M.E.B.A. has been selected as “Union of the Week,” a highly prestigious honor extended by an online youth blog site. YourThreeCents.com was set up late last year by a few college graduates who were intent on creating a website where the passionate young Americans of “Generation Y” could exchange ideas to help make a positive impact on the country’s future. Active and retired M.E.B.A. members are invited to log on and participate from June 8-14. As our members know, the unique services that our people provide are not well understood by the public at large and this is an opportunity for young Americans to better grasp the nuances of our labor union and maritime industry.

At the start of June, www.YourThreeCents.com began a new segment called “Union of the Week,” that puts the valued voices of hard working union members at the forefront. Emphasizing one union per week, the site allows a spotlight to post your input, ask and answer questions and let people know where you stand as mariners, union workers and Americans. Please be tasteful! The Amalgamated Transit Union is currently being featured until this Sunday when the M.E.B.A. takes over.

The site advertises itself as an independent, unedited voice for Generation Y that provides a “podium and outlet…Not bound by any political parties, this site has no loyalty left or right, capitalist or communist, white or black, Christian or Muslim. Its only agenda is to get Americans involved with its political future.”

Visit www.YourThreeCents.com, log on and participate!