M.E.B.A.

NPR ran a piece on the U.S. mariner shortage and what it means for national security. Industry groups put the number at ~8K open positions across the maritime sector. Since 1875 our members are the trained, experienced mariners this country depends on. npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-…

Real training. Real results. Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School keeps our members ahead — LNG, high voltage, simulator time, full certifications. The industry changes. So does the curriculum. mebaschool.org #MEBA #MaritimeTraining #MarineEngineering

Heavy lifts. Tight tolerances. High pressure. M.E.B.A. members do the work most people never see — and do it right. #MEBA #MarineEngineering #UnionStrong

M.E.B.A. President Adam Vokac on Trump's 90-day Jones Act waiver extension: "The original waiver has done nothing to lower prices at the pump. Since it was issued, the price of gasoline has increased by nearly a dollar." #JonesAct #MEBA

M.E.B.A. is pursuing a new tax code amendment — the US Shipper Tax Credit — aimed at moving more cargo onto US-flag ships. Optional. Not a subsidy. Permanent law. Read in TradeWinds: tradewindsnews.com/regulation/mar… #MEBA #JonesAct

Ships move more cargo with less fuel than any other mode of transport. American ships. American standards. Happy Earth Day. #EarthDay #MEBA

At sea, preparedness isn't optional. Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School trains for exactly that. mebaschool.org #MEBA #MaritimeTraining

M.E.B.A. Gulf Coast VP Adam Smith in The Dallas Express on the Jones Act waiver: "If Jones Act waivers become normalized, the greatest risk is the damaging signal they send to the U.S. maritime industry." #JonesAct #MEBA dallasexpress.com/national/is-th…

Politico is reporting on the Trump Administration's sweeping 60-day #JonesAct waiver and M.E.B.A.'s opposition to it. A coalition of nine maritime and labor organizations warned the waiver risks jeopardizing "America's safety and security in open waters." politico.com/news/2026/03/1…

From planning to execution, safe operations depend on professionalism at every station. M.E.B.A. members deliver.

Why M.E.B.A.? Because skilled mariners deserve strong representation, real support, and a community that has their back, onboard and ashore. Interested? Learn more: mebaunion.org #unionstrong #sunionjobs #jobtraining

Safety and professionalism are part of the job, not a slogan. M.E.B.A. members show up prepared, alert, and ready. #unionstrong #meba

Craft matters. M.E.B.A. members bring hands-on expertise to the work that keeps ships and systems reliable.

You can view the statement here: mebaunion.org/assets/1/15/Pr…

M.E.B.A. joins fellow maritime unions in expressing alarm over Trump's sweeping 60-day #JonesAct waiver. This action undermines national security, weakens military readiness, and will not provide meaningful relief at the gas pump. We call on the Administration to reverse course.

Heavy lifts. Tight tolerances. High standards. MEBA members keep critical work moving safely and professionally.

MEBA President Adam Vokac joined six fellow maritime union leaders today in a joint letter to President Trump opposing Jones Act waivers tied to energy price concerns.

What new career could you start with M.E.B.A.? A skilled trade. A maritime career. A future you can build. Learn more: mebaunion.org

#InternationalWomensDay! Today we’re celebrating the women who do the work, lead teams, and keep things running...onboard and ashore. #IWD2026

#EmployeeAppreciationDay: appreciation for the steady hands and problem-solvers who keep operations moving.