Roland Rexha
@rolirex
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Secretary Treasurer of M.E.B.A. 2x merchant marine expeditionary medal recipient. Ex naval officer. KP Alum. Proud NYer, Labor leader and Albanian American.
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Joined August 2011
“On this Labor Day in 2023, we have achieved a remarkable feat — transforming the lowest paid ferry jobs in the nation into the highest paid.”
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The quotes from subway riders in this are article are overwhelmingly reflective of the views of the working people of NYC who constitute the main body of transit users. Trains are very obviously safer with @transportworker Conductors onboard: Some riders who spoke with the
As Gov. Kathy Hochul considers signing a bill to indefinitely keep two staff members on NYC subways, commuters might not realize that conductor-less trains are already rolling on some tracks within the system.
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A revival of the U.S. merchant marine would bolster our economy, improve national security, and create jobs. @MEBAUNION Secretary-Treasurer @rolirex emphasizes that investment in the industry must be accompanied by investment in workers & wages.
nytimes.com
Few American are becoming mariners today, but demand could soon rise because President Trump and a bipartisan group of legislators in Congress want to revitalize the American shipbuilding industry.
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Great piece on maritime labor aspects of the revitalization of the US maritime industry. Knowing these jobs are here for the long haul is important. When I graduated USMMA we were told the industry is dying. 20 years later and we are talking about growth
“If Trump wants to revive shipping he will need more US Merchant Mariners” Finally some TRUTH from the NY Times https://t.co/aVXbEwDvf7
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From the subway to the ferry to the bus, New York City wouldn’t move without the skilled workers who build, maintain, and operate the city’s transportation network. We were proud to recognize them in Times Square this weekend at the TTD 2025 Convention!
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The offshore industry isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s adaptable. Each U.S. mariner can find a lasting & rewarding career with opportunities to expand their horizons. Take it from Rex, Secretary-Treasurer of @MEBAUNION & USMMA grad. His years on the water gave him insight to share:
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Yesterday we bid farewell to our 2025 Convention in NYC with a ride on the Staten Island Ferry. ⛴️ While touring the Sandy Ground pilothouse & engine room, we met skilled @MEBAUNION & @MMP_Union members who safely move millions of passengers on the ferry’s free 24/7 service.
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It was great to catch up with the @SUNYChancellor John King Jr. and Vice Chancellor Will Schwartz to discuss ways to boost enrollment at SUNY @MaritimeCollege, a strong career pathway for those interested in joining Staten Island’s robust maritime employers including the Staten
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America's unions are keeping the deputies and their families in our thoughts during this tragic time.
latimes.com
Three deputies were killed Friday in an explosion at the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Biscailuz Center Training Academy in East L.A., the deadliest incident for the agency in more than 160...
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On International Day of the Seafarer, we honor the brave workers who navigate the world's oceans, bringing us the goods and resources that sustain our daily lives.
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What caused last year’s fatal crash of a cargo ship into the Francis Scott Key Bridge? Roland Rexha from @MEBAUNION and Captain @JoeAhlstrom from @MaritimeCollege explain how a lack of US shipping can turn into a lack of protections for workers. Watch: https://t.co/pKfTLCKVIJ
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Does Biden get blamed for 2016 too? Democrats are in a decades long drift away from working Americans. NAFTA, jobs to China, state & local Dems’ endless attacks on the public sector, no prosecution of violent felons, etc . The institution of @TheDemocrats must blame themselves.
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Billy Hartigan, Local 1804-1 Business Agent, International Transport Workers Federation Representative (ITF), welcomes Roland Rexha, Secretary Treasurer of MEBA (Marine Engineers Beneficial Association) to PNCT! #ilastrong #solidarity #unionpower #MEBA #noautomation
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ICYMI: @MEBAUNION Secretary-Treasurer Roland Rexha says federal action to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding is a “vital first step” in restoring American leadership in global shipping and creating middle-class union jobs. Read more:
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The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and Shipbuilders Council of America are cheering this renewed legislation. @ShipbuildersUSA
tradewindsnews.com
Legislation could dovetail with Trump’s efforts to ‘restore American maritime dominance’
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It’s been over 50 years since we have had a national maritime policy. Thank you to the administration who have made maritime superiority a cornerstone of national and economic security. We look forward to rebuilding Americas maritime industry with good paying jobs. @MikeWaltz47
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Couldn’t agree more with Senator Young. We have let our maritime superiority atrophy to the point of non existence. This EO is the first step to flipping that narrative. Look forward to working with the administration and congress to #ShipAmerican with good paying US jobs.
.@POTUS understands the need to build more ships in the U.S. This executive order recognizes the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to reinvigorate the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries, sharing the same goals as the SHIPS for America Act. https://t.co/g7CzolqivZ
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.@POTUS understands the need to build more ships in the U.S. This executive order recognizes the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to reinvigorate the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries, sharing the same goals as the SHIPS for America Act. https://t.co/g7CzolqivZ
whitehouse.gov
REVITALIZING U.S. MARITIME POWER: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a historic Executive Order to restore American maritime dominance. The Order
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.@POTUS signs an executive order to restore American maritime dominance and boost U.S. shipbuilding
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