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U.S. Maritime Supporting Puerto Rico Relief Efforts

The U.S. maritime industry continues to supplement relief efforts in post-hurricane Puerto Rico...

Fact Check on False Claims About Jones Act

Poorly informed sources are calling for the repeal of the Jones Act following the situation in Puerto Rico. AMP fact-checked some of the media claims that just don't hold water...

Washington State Ferry Unit Takes Winge

Eric Winge is M.E.B.A.'s new Washington State Ferry Representative...

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M.E.B.A. Picketing Liberty Violation of the Peace

Members are down at the docks at San Diego’s 10th Avenue Marine Terminal today (9/23) staging an informational picket against Liberty Maritime over their violation...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 21, 2017

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Informational Picket in San Diego against Liberty Violation//New WSF Rep.//Jones Act Armada Delivers//Garamendi Honored with Navy League Award//Navy “SHIPS” Act to Boost Navy Fleet is Part of Defense Bill//More Ex-Im Bank Nominees//Anti-Labor Pick for NLRB Counsel//Former AMHS Ferry To be Converted into Hotel//Active Shipping on Great Lakes//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 14, 2017

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Payment Portal Revamped//M.E.B.A. Survives the Wrath of Irma//Maersk Talks Continue//New Boston Rep. is on the Job//Jones Act Waiver Having Limited Impact//NTSB to Issue EL FARO Conclusions in December//Sample Exams on NMC Site//Working Group to Review Mariner Exams//NMC will Replace Credentials Lost to Harvey & Irma//Study on Cargo Ship Lightning Strikes//

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Replacement for Credentials Lost to Hurricanes Harvey & Irma

NMC will help you replace credentials lost to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 7, 2017

In this issue//Irma, Harvey-Related Vessel Activations//S.I. Ferry Approves Bargaining Unit Dues Referendum//Matson Upgrading Cranes, Awaits Newbuilds//Instructor Position at Maine Maritime//SPEARHEAD Takes Part in Narcotics Mission//Feel Great about Drinking Beer!!/

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Maritime Labor Alliance Urges Against Air Traffic Control Privatization

The six-union Maritime Labor Alliance (MLA) is urging members of Congress against support for privatizing the nation's air traffic control system...

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Generous Fisher Donation Enables CMES Training Enhancement

Philanthropist Phil Fisher from Keystone has enabled training enhancements at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School...

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