We the undersigned were duly elected at special meetings held on Monday November 29, 2010 in the ports of New York, New Orleans, Houston, Baltimore, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The Tallying Committee met the morning of Monday December 6, 2010, at Headquarters to oversee the tallying of the ballots and resolve any disputes [...]
The Keefe and VanLoo administration continues to allow our job base to deteriorate and new prospects to look elsewhere. In 2010 alone, the AMO has dominated the new job market with traditional MEBA contracted companies signing agreements with the AMO. MEBA is currently on the verge of having to turn over good paying jobs on [...]
Photographer: Michelle Meiklejohn Brothers and Sisters, By now, the slogan used by MEBA’s Future in the last election “Accountability and Transparency” seems like a grotesque joke: cover-ups, stonewalling and spin have been the hallmarks of this administration. Three years later the spin is wearing thin. You now have a chance to make your voice heard [...]
Mike Jewell visits our World War II Memorial that commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of “the greatest generation.” The Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home.
MEBA UNITED will: *Set in motion a member elected committee to review our Constitution, By-Laws and Shipping Rules *Utilize member contract surveys and use rank and file members for ALL contract negotiations *Create an online “virtual meeting” to allow for broader member participation both at sea and ashore *Replace meeting week with a nation-wide meeting [...]
Dear, union brothers, sisters, retirees and friends of MEBA Our 2010 election campaign is now at full speed. Spend some time here and review our candidate profiles. This is a MEBA UNITED team of dedicated and concerned members who like me share a common goal of protecting our union heritage and contracts, promoting the professional [...]
Presents a National progressive plan to better serve and represent MEBA members working on Ferries, Great Lakes, and Inland Fleets This MEBA UNITED planned coalition will have direct access to MEBA Headquarters through the District Executive level. This plan is NOT designed to replace the local representation currently in place but rather to assist, discuss, [...]
Why vote for the entire MEBA UNITED team? A better question to ask may be; how can we take back our union from those who oppose membership rights, thwart union democracy and who continually violate our Constitution and By-Laws? There are many reasons why this election is so vital to our union. MEBA UNITED has [...]
MEBA United candidates for Branch Agents: Dave Nashif, Dana Woodruff, Robert C. Madden (Bob), and Steve Jablonski gather for a round table sit down to discuss issues. We had a lot of fun making the video, and got to know each other a little more. When we first discussed this on what we should be [...]
Candidate for MEBA President
I sincerely ask all of MY fraternal brothers and sisters for your vote and support for me as your next President [...]
Candidate for Secretary/Treasurer
I respectfully ask for your vote and support for Secretary/Treasurer. Beginning in 1975 [...]
Candidate for Atlantic Coast Vice President
My name is Chris Guerra and I sincerely ask for your vote and support for Atlantic Coast Vice President this [...]
Candidate for Gulf Coast Vice President
I am a 1988 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and for the past twenty years I have been sailing from [...]
Candidate for Executive Vice President
I joined MEBA in 1980 after graduating from California Maritime Academy. For over 30 years I have enjoyed [...]
Candidate for Baltimore Branch Agent
My name is Steve Jablonski and I am running for Baltimore Branch Agent. I inherited my passion for ships [...]
Candidate for Houston Branch Agent
I am Dana Woodruff and I request your vote and support for Branch Agent of the port of Houston [...]
Candidate for LA Branch Agent
I am Robert Madden and I ask for your vote and support this election for MEBA Branch Agent of the Port of [...]
Candidate for Seattle Branch Agent
I am Dave Nashif and I humbly ask for your vote for Seattle Branch agent. I bring 27 years of sailing [...]
Candidate for N.Y. Patrolman & Convention Delegate
MEBA Brothers and Sisters, I am Richard Adams and I seek your vote and support for Patrolman of the Port [...]
Candidate for N.O. Patrolman & Convention Delegate
My name is Wilson Aaron Johns and I ask for your vote and support for New Orleans Patrolman this election. [...]
Candidate for Oakland Patrolman & Convention Delegate
I am a 1988 graduate of California Maritime Academy and have been a member of MEBA for over 21 years. [...]
Candidate for Houston Patrolman & Convention Delegate
I am Mike Dunklin and I ask for your vote for Patrolman in the Port of Houston. I am a native Texan, [...]
Candidate for LA Patrolman & Convention Delegate
My name is Ernest Leep and I’m asking for your vote and support this election for Patrolman in the Port [...]
Candidate for Seattle Patrolman & Convention Delegate
I am Nathan Williams and I ask for your vote and support for patrolman in Seattle. I graduated from Kings [...]
Delegate to the National Convention Candidate
Hi, my name is Dave Cake and I ask for your vote for Delegate to the MEBA National Convention. [...]
Delegate to the National Convention Candidate
I am a 1976 graduate of Kings Point and hold an Unlimited Masters License Oceans and First Class Pilotage [...]
Delegate to the National Convention Candidate
I’m Mark Lund and I ask for your vote for Delegate to our National Convention. I am a 1983 graduate of Kings [...]
Delegate to the National Convention Candidate
I am Greg Quintana and I request your vote to serve on behalf of the membership as a representative [...]
Delegate to the National Convention Candidate
My name is Ray Twitty and I ask for your vote for Delegate to the MEBA National Convention [...]
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