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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 29, 2018

In this issue//Hall Closings for Upcoming Holidays//FRC to be Elected//K. McCurdy Retires, New Dispatcher in Oakland//M.E.B.A. Takes Part in Events Honoring Women//NMSAC Spring Meeting, Maritime Advisory Committees Need Members//Zero-Carbon Shipping Possible Says New Report//4MF Raffle Tickets Available//Training for Sailors Transitioning to Merchant Marine//M.E.B.A.-Crewed MSC Ships Take Part in Navy Mission//AFL-CIO: Repeal the “Cadillac Tax”//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 22, 2018

In this issue//Spending Bill is Good News for MSP, Food Aid & School Ships//New Contract for Delaware Pilot Launch Operators//Industry Promotes Maritime in 9th Annual Sail-In//M.E.B.A. Delivers for Paper Breakout//Six-Union MLA Meets at M.E.B.A. HQ//Fire on Maersk Vessel//Successful AMMV Convention//Jones Act Fleet Deserves Praise at 6-Month Mark of P.R. Relief Ops//Faulty Immersion Suits//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 15, 2018

In this issue//Gleason Day Tomorrow//MarAd Virtual Ship Breakout on Tuesday – Please Check-In at Halls//Informational Picketing against Liberty Continues//Subcommittee Reviews Maritime Agency Funding//VAdm. Schultz to Succeed Adm. Zukunft at CG//White House Studying P.R. Jones Act Exemption//Industry Ready for Sail-In//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 8, 2018

In this issue//Joint Subcommittees Discuss Maritime Logistics with TRANSCOM & MarAd//OUIS Meeting in Panama/W.V. Educators Get Pay Raise after Labor Action//MMC & Medical Certificate Harmonization//Webinar on Medical Cert. Changes//Tariff Talk Dominates NAFTA Renegotiation//NCL Reaches Hurricane Relief Fundraising Goal//

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Merchant Mariner Credential and Medical Certificate Harmonization

Mariners will be allowed to request harmonized expiration dates of their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Medical Certificate...

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Benefits of Shipping American

The American maritime industry contributes nearly 500,000 jobs, $29 billion in labor income, and $92.5 billion in US economic output.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 1, 2018

In this issue//Support for Food Aid after Trump Budget Calls for Elimination//T&I Won’t Pursue Air Traffic Controller Privatization//Houston Hall Closed Tomorrow/Central Gulf + Waterman Jobs//MSC Ship Recovers WII Pilot Remains//Support Good Jobs on Oscar Night//CG Policy Letter on Inoperable Ballast Water Systems//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 22, 2018

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Anniversary//Informational Picketing against Liberty at Port Hueneme//1st A/Es Needed for Central Gulf/Waterman Jobs//Working Families “Day of Action” This Weekend//Union Plus College Benefits//MLL Flex Training//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 15, 2018

In this issue//President’s Budget Released//Reaction to Infrastructure Outline//Utahn Legislator Hates the Jones Act//New MSC EPF Named//4MF Raffle Tickets//Payment Portal Brings the Ease//Meeting with Tim Ryan//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 8, 2018

In this issue//Hall Closures Next Week//ALASKAN FRONTIER Out of Deep Lay-Up for Limited Run//New Dispatcher at NY/NJ Hall//Direct Submission of Medical Certificate Applications to NMC//GRUMMAN CivMars Conclude Six-Month Mission//Florida Congressman Praises Industry at Prop Club Chat//OCEAN GIANT Wraps Up South Pole Service//Sweeten Your Valentines the Labor-Friendly Way//Vacation Reminder – Check Your Return-to-Work Date//4MF Raffle Tickets Being Mailed to Halls//

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