http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5ed8bb3067fe0f8fa9bd51a1540bdc11.PDF bd151a050e9c021a9b029daac22bd36b PDF Text Text I:H 'H- Vol. XVIil No. 1 SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • • '•,1 ' i i Vt V Kii CONGRESS TO EYE SHIP SUBSIDIES To Review US Maritime Policies -Story on Page 3 rnmm M m « Unnamed fireman (above) WW COT /KnO I COMm sits on bunk aboard Alcoa Runner showing where bow of National Liberty came through bulkhead of Runner when two SlU-manned ves­ sels collided at entrance to Chesapeake Bay, December 20. Fortunately for him, the Seafarer was on watch at time of collision. At right, Citrus Packer propeller shows scars of its brush with a buoy in stormy seas off Port­ land, Oregon. Prop came out of encounter with a few new curves. 1' • '*•' • .* • '» SI U CONSTITUTION ' ' twice i \SeedersWBL ih£irr}^t£sinttt S.I.U. CEKTERFOLD .... B^ll rr*^ SSxmcmihsrsport on TRIALSondAH^EAJLSf . CCfVIA Seafarer Joe Lae's family digs into drumnOnOOy^ JCarorer jr/fC* sticks at SIU Christmas dinner in New Or­ leans halL Diners are (1 to r): Barbara Ann, Lae, Mrs. Lae, Joe Jr. (Other Christ­ mas dinner photos on page 4.) �Pare Two SEAFARERS Jan. «, 195« LOG 1955-Year Of Gains For SllJ Resounding defeat of a number of moves to de­ to ILA President William Bradley on trips In connection the plot. prive union seamen of job rights and other bene­ withSubsequently White was indicted and Cobb was con­ fits, and the opening of new areas of welfare and victed and sentenced. White was overwhelmingly defeated vacation protection highlighted the SIU in 1955. in the SIU elections which were completed on January 15. The tie-up between the White group and the ILA was As a result the Union emerged from the 12-month further confirmed when two of its members, former Gal­ period in better shape than ever with new gains for the entire membership. Undoubtedly the most significant developments were those involving the Union's successful defense, of the rotary hiring system, and its bold new program of hospital and surgical benefits for dependents, plus increases in previously existing vacation and welfare benefit levels. The year also saw big developments in the labor move­ ment which have an important potential for the Seafarer. I'he AFL and CIO successfully completed a merger and at the same time, the Maritime Trades Department with which the SIU is affiliated, achieved new strength and new stature. The year opened with a series of onslaughts against the Union from various sources. At the very start of 1955 a conspiracy against the Union was unmasked in the form of an alliance between leaders of the International Long­ shoremen's Association, a maritime attorney and a handful of disgruntled and expelled Seafarers. One face of this alliance was the establishment of an ILA seamen's union for the purpose of raiding SIUmanned ships and harassing the SIU. The other was the Christmas Eve, 1954, abortive assassination attempt on the life of SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall. The trigger man in the case, James Cobb, confessed, implicating former SIU Tampa port agent Ray White as a co-conspirator and naming Benjamin Sterling, an attorney, as handling cash transactions between White and officials of the ILA. Cobb also reported he had used an airline credit card belonging veston agent Keith Alsop and expelled Seafarer Bill Higgs, were appointed to official posts in the ILA seamen's union. ILA "Union" Folds The ILA group was unable to survive the light of day and after repeated exposure of its plans by the SIU col­ lapsed early in the summer of 1955. Now the ILA itself is on the defensive as the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen plans a new drive with the support of the MTD. A second major threat successfully countered by the Union was an attempt to undermine the Union hiring hall and the job security of the veteran seamen who make up the Union's membership. The IJnion met this threat headon by negotiating a seniority system of rotary hiring with shipowners which assured job preference to long-time professional seamen over newcomers in the field. The importance of this step was highlighted when the National Maritime Union was caught unprepared in a similar situ­ ation. The NMU opened its'books and its jobs to all comers with the result that its membership was flooded by thou­ sands of would-be-seamen off the streets. Subsequently the NMU attempted to patch up matters by instituting a seniority system partially patterned after the SIU's. Coast Guard Testing Proposal A number of other threats against seamen developed in Washington. The United States Coast Guard, ever anxious to increase its control over seamens' livelihood, proposed ^ new physical and psychological exam system for seamen. Those who could not pass the Coast Guard's Expose Foreign Lobbies' Crab For US Cargoes proposed standards would be barred from ships no matter how long or how well they had served: The SIU spear­ headed a vigorous protest against the Coast Guard pro­ gram which it termed a disguised power grab based on phony, unscientific standards. Since then the Coast Guard has made no effort to perpetrate the system OQ seamen. Enemies of the seamen were fought to a standstill on several key legislative issues. Renewed efforts to close the Public Health Service hospitals backed by the powerful Hoover Commission were beaten off. An unsuccessful at­ tempt was made by foreign shipowners to build an alliance with farm bloc Congressmen to scuttle the "50-50" law. Two proposals for control over seamen'ik wages and bar­ gaining rights were quashed before they got past the dis­ cussion stage. New Shoreslde Facilities Whiie'fending off these attacks, the SIU was making notable headway in bringing new benefits to its member" ship. In the early months of 1955 the Union compieted all facilities at Its new Baltimore hall and also added to its installations in Mobile and New Orleans. The Mobile hall was enlarged with a dormitory, showers, laundry, snack bar, and added recreation space-was provided. The Andrew Furuseth Training School went into operation in Mobile in May, with facilities for upgrading Seafarers. New Orleans also benefited from construction of a new recre­ ation room with a laundry and shower room. Most notable were the advances of the Welfare and Vacation Plans. In the course of the year, the benefits of the Welfare Plan were increased as follows: Seafarer'a death benefit from $2,500 to $3,500; hospital benefits from $15 to $21 weekly, disability benefits from $25 to $35 weekly. A brand hew family protection plan involving a surgical-medical-hospital package was put into effect. The plan covers hospitalization, hospital extra costs, doctor's visits and surgical costs for wives and children of Sea­ farers. (Continued on page 15) Seanan Gets Squared Away In Houston L •» WASHINGTON—Interference by fcfreign shipowners and foreign governments in the shipping policies of the US has been denounced by Francis T. Greene, president of the American Merchant Marine Institute. Greene was refer- of foreign governments has been ring to efforts of foreign rep­ to refuse agricultural surplus ship­ resentatives here to build an alli­ ance with the farm bloc for the purpose of crippling the "50-50" law and taking cargoes and jobs away from the US flag. As reported on several occasions In the SEAFARERS LOG in the past several months, the strategy Meeting Night Every 2 Weeks Regular membership meet­ ings in SIU headquarters and at all branches are held every second Wednesday night at 7 PM. The schedule for the next few meetings is as follows: Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 8. SEAFARERS LOG Jan. 6. 1956 Vol. XVill, No. 1 PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer HEBBERI BRAND, Editor; RAY DENISON. Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art. Editor; HERMAN ARTBini, IRWIN SPIVACK, Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Representative. Final Dispatch Page Hospitalized Men ........ Page Labor Round-up Page Letters ...Page Meet The Seafarers ......Page Shipping Figures Page SIU Hall Directory Page Your Dollar's Worth Page 11 12 10 14 5 4 15 6 Publfshad biweekly at the headquarters Of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic A Culf District, AFL-CIO, 67S Fourth .Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYacinth 9-6600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Offlce In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. 120- •.•rf ments and then dangle the pros­ pect of big purchases before farm bloc legislators in the hope of get­ ting them to lead a drive for re­ peal of "50-50." The foreign lobby suffered a damaging setback in Congress last year. Its efforts were further un­ dermined vidien the National Grange, powerful domestic farm organization, came out in support of "50-50." Apparently though, it will revive its campaign against "50-50" at the current session of Congress. Eiements in the State and Agriculture Departments,, have long been sympathetic to the for­ SIU delegates and crewmembers from all departments look in on the action in the messhall eign shipowners' objectives. of the Seanan, as SIU Patrolman Charles Kimball (seated, 2nd from left) squares away the Spearhead Drive crew's beefs at the payoff in Houston. Pictured (seated, I to r) are C. J. Hill, deck del.j Greene spotlighted Engiand and Kimball; R. M. Ayers, steward del.; B. 0. Sladei ships del.; A. Rogers, engine del.; standing, Scandinavian countries as spear­ heading the effort. He said they Dan Thomas; Dan Butts, bosun; Percy Thompson, NOB; and J. Warfield. "are now deliberately seeking to undermine our shipping Industry." The AMMI spokesman pointed out that "ships saiiing under foreign flags are aiready carrying nearly 80 percent of our commercial car­ The following is the latest goes and almost 50-percent of. . . . available listing of official ex­ cargoes paid for or financed by the change rates for foreign cur­ American Government. Their own­ rencies. Listings are as of ers apparently want not only all BALTIMORE—A hotly-contested election in Local 14, Jan. 4, 1956, and are sub­ of our commercial trade but also Masters, Mates and Pilots here resulted in a landslide victory all of our Government-generated for incumbent officials of the local union. Moe Weinstein, ject to change without notice. cargoes." England, New Zealand. South Af­ president-business agent, led rica; $2.80 per pound sterling. No Foreign *50-50' Australia: $2.24 per peund sterling. Foreign governments, he said, the ticket with 237 votes out president and secretary-treasurer Belgium; SO francs to the dollar, Denmark; 14.45 cents per kronO. do not permit anybody to share in of a total of 340 valid ballots. A. M. Goodrich. The total of bal­ France; 350 francs te the dollar,. their Government-financed car­ It was the most one-sided margin lots cast was also a record in Lo­ Germany: 4.2 marks te the dellar. HoUaiid: 3.7-3.8. guilders to the goes. If they are successful in ever recorded in a local union elec­ cal 14. doUar. Weinstein defeated two their campaign, he warned, Ameri­ tion. The MM&P Baltimore affiliate is Italy; 624.0 Ure to the doUar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. can ships and American seamen other opponents, George Ellis and one of several unions which main­ Portugal; 28.75 escudos to the dollar. former president H. F. Kirk, each tains its officials in the SIU Balti­ wiil be driven off the oceans. Sweden; 19.33 cents per krona. India; 21 cents per rupee. Already, he said, the US mer­ of whom received 46 votes. more Branch hall. Others include Pakistan; 21 cents per rupee. chant fleet is smaller than it was Others Reelected the Marine Firemen's Union, the Argentina; 18 pesos to t -> t oOar. Brazil: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro.. in 1939, and any weakening of the Other incumbent officials re­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers Uruguay: 52.63 cents per peso. "50-50" act wouid have disastrous elected were M. J. Mohr, vice- and the Baiymore Federation of Venezuela: 20.85 cents-per beOivar. effects. ;- • ,i £resjde_nt,, J. Silyer,_ jsecond. .vice- Labor, Baltimore MMP Reelects Officials By Landslide Money Exchange Rates Listed �SEAFARERS Jan. «, 195t SlU Xmas Cheer At SI Hospital Pare Three LOG Congress To Eye Subsidies^ Other Maritime Issues WASHINGTON—Against a background of further shrinkage in the US mer­ chant ffeet, the second session of Congress which went into action this week is likely to deal with several major shipping- issues. Prominent among them will be a projected look-see at the US subsidy program to see what gives with operating subsidy funds handled by the Maritime Administration. The House Merchant^to the bulk of the shipping industry be importing up to 70 million tons Marine Committee is inter­ instead of a handful of favored of ore each year in future years, most of this tonnage is now ested in finding out to what operators. The Committee may and being handled on foreign-flag Fistful of bills representing SlU hospital benefits plus special $25 holiday bo'nus for hospitalized Seafarers shares the spot­ light with Seafarer Joe Barron at Staten Island USPH Hospi­ tal. Looking on (I to r) are Elizabeth Raskulinecz, RN; Wil­ liam F. Caddell, orthopedic technician, and Eunice Yurkew, RN. Barron suffered injuries on the Sandcaptain. extent the Government has paid for "fair and reason­ able^* subsidized items such as wages, subsistence, repairs, insurance and voyage repairs. The committee is interested in seeing if the Government has paid too much for some or these items and if there has been any leakage of subsidy money into other areas. Projected Study The Committee's projected study comes after the SIU asked for a full-scale investigation of the operation of the subsidy program. The SIU urged Congress to re-ex­ amine the entire subsidy operation so that benefits could be brought Camera shows some of the SIU men at the Staten Island hospital who reaped harvest of regular $21 weekly benefits plus the $25 holiday bonus during hospital visit by SIU Welfare Serv­ ices Rep. Toby Flynn (left). About 40 men shared the bonanza. well broaden its study along these lines. Fleet Dwindles The subsidy question is one of several important issues including foreign aid, the "50-50" law, the problem of bulk ore, the transfer policy and the atomic-powered merchant ship. No major altera­ tion in US policy to maritime is .expected either in construction aid or other support, although the fleet is down to 1,064 vessels, 26 less than a year ago. A relative handful of new de­ velopments is in the offing, includ­ ing definite progress on building roll-on, roll-off ships and possible approval of a new low-cost trans­ atlantic passenger service as pro­ posed by Arnold Bernstein Lines. The SlU-contracted Pan Atlantic Steamship Company is likely to be first in the roll-on field as it is ready to let contracts for construc­ tion of seven ships of this type. Foreign aid seems certain to be a hot issue this year as an econ­ omy-minded election year Congress faces an Administration reque'st for a vastly-increased foreign aii appropriation. The foreign issue always has an important bearing on US shipping because such aid is handled under the "50-50" ship­ ping law. The latter law seems certain to come under new attack this year as in years before, by foreign ship­ owners and foreign governments. At present it does not appear as if this attack will be strong enough to upset the law. Bulk Ore Carriers One vexing question which will have to be tackled is the problem of bulk ore carriers under the US flag. The steel industry expects to ships. The Senate Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce intends to take up this problem at an early date. Transfers Next? Runaway-flag transfers which have been revived recently may be in the spotljght. Representative Herbert Bonner, who is chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee, again intends to look into the transfers which have in­ volved a number of SIU ships in recent months. There is some prospect too, that Congress will take up the proposal for an atom-powered merchant ship. The last Congress turned a cold shoulder to a suggestion for an atom-powered showcase vessel, but it may be more receptive to plans for a workaday merchant ship operating with an experi­ mental atom plant. List Details In Cables To Union When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ farer has paid off in a foreign port because of injury or illness, ships' delegates should include the following information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he is being treated. The response of ship's crews to the Union's request for these notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of the above information has been included. Be sure to list all of this data so that the SIU can act as promptly as possible. Added East Coast Runs Sought By Pan Atlantic WASHINGTON—With full Government approval for its trailership plans on hand, the SlU-contracted Pan-Atlantic Steamship Company is seeking permission to purchase another coastwise operation. SIU Sea Chest representatives this week began distributing another set of 50-book The Interstate Commerce write off taxes over a period of shipboard libraries to SIU - contracted ships. The 50-book assortment provided by the Commission has been asked years. SEAFARERS LOG is changed every three months to assure the widest possible variety of to approve the sale of the J. C. In petitioning to take over LoveLoveland Company with operat­ land, Pan Atlantic cited the fact reading matter or ship's crews, traditionally avid users of books and magazines. ing rights at a number of East that the purchase would give it The LOG started providing-^ rights to provide service by traiierCoast ports, to Pan Atlantic. the newest assortment it will mean taste and includes novels, mys­ libraries to ships in Septem­ ship "between any and all ports Contracts are expected to be let ber, 1953, to meet a long-felt teries, humor, sports and other that 500 titles have gone aboard within the next three months on on the Atlantic Coast having a Ships Get 10th LOG Library ship since the distribution began shipboard need. While voluntary popular reading matter. When all SIU ships have received in 1953. organizations have been supplying books to seamen for some time, a great many of the books were either in bad condition or were on subjects of very iimited interest. It The crew of the Catherine warns Seafarers not to exchange was not unusual to find a number their currency on the streets in Genoa. Too many of the street of school textbooks in the ship­ money-changers deal in counterfeit Italian currency, and several board assortments. Seafarers have suffered losses as a result. Broad Appeal Seafarer Ed House of the Seatrain Louisiana reports that By contrast the LOG libraries Lew's Clothing Center in Texas City, Texas, is no longer under consist of new volumes put out by management of the original owner. The store is still open and . a leading paper-back publisher. House says the present owners are misrepresenting their raerEach fiO-book assortment 4$;. selected chandisei'•• ^ to appeal to the widest reading! Look Out For... the seven trailerships Pan Atlantic will build for Atlantic and Gulf coast services. Indirect Subsidy The General Accounting Office has already approved the Maritime Administration's plan to purchase 7 C-2s from Pan Atlantic at $950,000 each under the "trade in and build program," and the Office of Defense Mobilization has granted certificates of necessity for the construction. These certificates in­ volve an indirect construction sub­ sidy as they allow the company to need for such services." If it ob­ tains rights to service other ports in addition to its present rights. Pan Atlantic will have increased cargo sources which will possibly pave the way for addition of more ships than it now operates. The new roll-on ships Pan Atlan­ tic will build will cost an estimated $63 million. They will be able to discharge all their' cargo in four to six hours as compared to 2M days or more by conventional ships, immensely speeding up the handling of cargo. ' �Viff* F«v SSAFARERS Jan. C 1M« LOG Christmas Dinner A La Sill Shipping also suffered a mild "hangover" during the holi­ day period, as job activity slumped somewhat from the pre­ vious report. | Still, SIU dispatchers the total class C jobs, while three Mobile, Lake Charles and moved a total of 1154 men off ports, San Francisco, shipped no men in the beach to make a better this ^roup. than fair showing for the period. This was less than IfiO behind a total registration of 1,251. Accounts from the various At­ lantic and Gulf . District * ports varied on the cause of the slight decline, as some areas indicated that Seafarers were waiting for the wind-up of the holidays before get­ ting off and others forecast the end of the expected holiday job turn­ over. In almost all cases, the men on the beach were advised to take the jobs as they came up, and not wait for anything special, because heavy registration lists would absorb all available jobs. Meanwhile, the past period saw Improved shipping in six ports, while the decline was spread among seven others. One port. Savannah, remained about the same: slow. Major improvement was record­ ed by Houston, Seattle and Balti­ more. The upturn was a little less noticeable in the case of Mobile, Boston and Tampa, despite some improvement. On the opposite side, a slide was evident in New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, New Orleans, Lake Charles, Wilmington and San Francisco, with the worst drop apparent in San Francisco, where things hit n^ar bottom. All the same, the forecast for the com­ ing two weeks has the Golden City bouncing back again. The seniority breakdown shows class A accounting for 57 percent of the total shipping, class B for 31 percent and class C, which has no seniority in the SIU, holding its own at 12 percent. New York and Seattle moved out well over half HOUSTON—Nearby restaurant dining room was reserved by SlU Houston branch for its Christmas dining. Photo shows a few of the Seafarers and family members at dinner. NEW YORK—Headquarters Christmas tree is backdrop as Wait Krutow, AB, starts his meal. In addition to the normally good shipping for class A men, a com­ parison between the registration and shipping figures of this group and class B showed class B enjoy­ ing a better ratio of jobs to regis­ tration than the top seniority group, class A, Thus shipping could be considered good all around despite the two-week de­ cline. The following is the forecast port by port: BOSTON: Outlook uncertain . . . NEW YORK: Boom's over but jobs still hang on board . . . PHILA­ DELPHIA: Holding its own at fair pace . . . BALTIMORE: Good but quieting down again . . . NOR­ FOLK: Fair . . . Savannah: Still quiet . . . TAMPA: Slow . . . MO­ BILE: Getting better .. . NEW OR­ LEANS: Slowed up . . . LAKE CHARLES: Always busy . . . HOUSTON: Good . . . WILMING­ TON: Looks fair; registration high . . . SAN FRANCISCO: Slumped but should improve . . .' SEATTLE: Busy again. Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters In a hurry can do so by cabling the Unjon at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will as­ sure speedy transmission on all messages and faster serv­ ice for the men involved. December 14 Through December 28 NEW ORLEANS—Some of the SlU steward department men who turned to in New Orleans pause for the photog­ rapher before resuming service to the holiday diners. Din­ ner was held in the Union's New Orleans branch hall. Registered Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans t Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Fi-ancisco Seattle > . Deck A Deck B 2 71 31 31 15 7 9 22 44 33 15 7. 21 12 2 28 18 24 4 7 2 1 5 15 4 17 8 14 Deck A Total Deck B 320 149 Ei^S. 7 61 25 28 10 11 9 17 • 32 6 6 3 16 10 Bn,. . 241 En^S. Stew. A 2 33 14 18 4 6 3 8 21 17 8 10 14 9 4 88 16 29 7 3 13 27 36 7 7 8 26 11 stew. A Eng. 282 167 Stew. B 0 16 " 4 9 10 2 7 2 8 10 ^6 5 11 2 stew. B 92 Total A Total B Total Beg. 13 220 72 88 32 21 31 66 112 46 28 18 63 33 4 77 36 51 18 15 12 11 34 42 18 32 33 25 17 297 108 139 50 36 43 77 146 88 46 50 96 58 Total' A Total B 843 408 Total Reg. 1251 Shipped Port I' r- , Deck B 4 74 14 38 9 3 4 14 29' 21 21 5 6 17 1 22 7 29 3 3 0 9 8 4 7 11 1 10 Deck Deck " Total iH''. 2^9'^ Deck C Eng. A 1 12 2 0 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 6 43 7 20 4 4 7 14 31 7 16 5. 6. 11 Deck Eng. Eng. Eng. 3 33 13 37 6 2 4 11 14 4 9 6 2 5 3 15 3 4 7 1 ,0 0 1 0 0 2 6 16 Eng. Eng. M Stew. A 0 77 14 25 0 4 8 19 24 4 11 5 7 13 Stew. Stew. Total B C A 1 18 10 27 4 1 4 9 3 6 9 0 0 5 2 18 4 4 10 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 'W" 4^6 Total B 10 194 35 83 13 11 19 47 84 32 48 15 19 41 stew. , Stew. Stew. Total •1 - A 651 5 73 30 93 13 6 8 29 25 14 25 17 3 20 Total OC ALCOA RUNNER—Shipboard messrooms were gaily deco­ rated and cooks whipped up their best specialties for tradi­ tionally-festive holiday meals at sea. Here are a few . Alcoa Runner Seafarers making headway omthe big dinner, Boston ; New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles ......... Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Deck A Total Total C Ship. 6 45 9 8 24 4 1 0 3 0 1 2 0 39 21 312 74 184 .50 21 28 76 112 46 74 34 22 100 Total Total •-0 Ship. .1142., 1154 41 l| �2sa>% 1S5S SEAFARERS Pare five IOC Honor Steel Advocate Crew In Fliers' Rescue WASHINGTON—Another citation for an SIU crew was an­ nounced by the Coast Guard in the December, 1955, issue of the Coast Guard publication "Proceedings of the Merchant Marine Council." This time officers and unlicensed crewmembers of the Steel Advd-" and picked up by the Advocate's cate were cited for their res­ lifeboat. Three other bodies of the cue of two fliers who went plane crew were taken from the down with their plane in the water. Pacific. As reported in the SEAFARERS LOG of November 25, the two fliers had been in the water for 44 hours and were being attacked by sharks when they were sighted by Seafarer Doug Claussen, bosun, Speak Out At SIU Meetings Under the Union constitu­ tion every member attending a Union meeting is entitled to nominate himself * for the elected posts to be filled at the meeting—chairman, read­ ing clerk and recording secre­ tary. Your Union urges you to. take an active part in jneetings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all members have the right to take the fioor and express their opinions on any officer's report or issue under discussion. Seafarers are urged to hit the deck at these meetings atid let their shipmates- know what's on their minds. JOHN C. DRUMMOND, ch. cook There's not too many men around who have had seatime on sailing vessels. One of them is Seafarer John C. Drummond who put in six years on sailing ships. Actually, the 57-year-old Seafarer has had two seagoing careers; the first one from 1015 to 1921 and the second career beginning in 1944 on SIU sMps. In between lie spent 23 years working ashore in various res­ taurants; 11 of them in Lundy's famous seafood restaurant in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Drummond was bom in Jamaica, British West In­ dies, and headed for sea when he was sixteen. His last sailing ship Drummond in 1921 was the Ida S. Dow, a four-masted schooner In the coastwise lumber trade. When the bottom fell out of ship­ ping in 1921 he headed ashore like many other seamen. Sailing Steady After taking out his first SIU ship for Eastern Steamship in 1944, he became an SIU member and has been sailing stealiily ever since then. Drummond likes those long runs, particularly to Japan where a sea­ man receives hospitable and cour­ teous treatment. In between trips he spends time ashore seeing his children and grandchildren. "With eight daughters and nine grand­ children," he said, "it was an ex­ citing Christmas all around." Although he spent many years working ashore, he-has no inten­ tion of leaving the SIU. "I'll stay right on ships as long as I'm able (to," he said, "bfecause^ there's I nothing liice it.'' ' ' Distinguished Rescuers The Coast Guard citation men­ tions several crewmembers as par­ ticularly distinguishing themselves in the rescue. Included among them are Claussen, Iverson C. Hester, DM; Fred E. Umholtz, AB; Charles E. Ray, chief electrician; and Albert L. Clouse, 2nd elec­ trician, along with two mates and four engineers. The citation reads in part; "The United States Coast Claussen Guard is pleased to commend' . the officers and crew of the SS Steel Advocate for your outstanding accomplishment in locating and rescuing survivors of the Flying Tiger aircraft no. 433. ". . . . the thorough manner in which the vessel was conned on various search patterns and the professional manner in which your crew performed is worthy of the highest praise and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the US merchant marine." GUY.GAGE, baker One of that smali group of Sea­ farers who has been with the SIU from the beginning and watched it grow through the years is Guy Gage. Guy has been a union man since 1936 when he sailed out of Tampa under the old ISU. He joined the SIU away back in December 8, 1938, in Baltimore. Guy's home town was Harbor Spring, Michigan, a lakefront vil­ lage in northern Michigan. After isl leaving school, he ' started working in restaurants as a cook, but found himself unable to settle down. A "seaman friend told him he ought to go to sea and get some of the wanderlust out Gage of his system. He tried the prescription and found it suited him fine. Gage is a Baltimore regular most of the time and lives in'the Fountain Hotel, which is well known to seamen in the port. Many of them have lived there at one time or another but only three of the original crew who came aboard when Guy did are still on hand. Radio Devotee Being single. Gage doesn't par­ ticularly care where his next trip will take him as long as it is a good ship. Wherever he goes, he makes sure that he has a radio nearby so that he can get an earful of music. His tastes are generous in this direction but he draws the line when it comes to squeaky sopranos. Having been around- when things were tough, .Gage can fully appreciate what the SIU has meant to the life of the average Seafarer. Just looking around the Baltimore SIU.hall, .he sjays, i^ proof^^nou^h that the^IU hasi really gone 'pliacei, Stories from "The Journal of Commerce," leading business publication, tell how Liberia is moving into new areas, after serving as runaway ship haven. Fat On Shipping^ Liberia Now Eyes Other US Co's The runaway fleet of Liberia added a record total of IV2 million tons of shipping in the last 12-month period while in a comparable period US-flag sipping lost over 635,000 tons. With the US merchant marine being milked dry on transfers, Liberia is now reaching out for shoreside US business-regis-* trations through generous tax burden and job loss then falls The switch of shoreside com­ panies to Liberian registry is now loopholes in the US tax laws. on the American worker. As a result many companies with overseas subsidiaries are reg­ istering dummy corporations in Liberia to escape US taxes. With a little more stretching and strain­ ing of US law, Liberia may soon be able'to attract major manufactur­ ing operations selling to overseas markets, depriving the US Govern­ ment of untold millions in taxes each year; tax losses which have to be made up by Americans who meet their tax obligations. Liberian laws are so liberally drawn that it is possible for a US corporation to register a subsidi­ ary or a parent holding company in Liberia with an initial payment of $100 and up and an annual fee of $175. The company's funds need never leave the US in any shape or form, but once they are regis­ tered in a Liberian account no taxes have to be paid to the US Government. Liberia itself does not charge taxes to such corporations as long as they are owned by non-Liberians and do their business outside the country. SIU Saw Threat The SEAFARERS LOG first called attention to this situation a year ago when a shipping company attorney proposed that US motion picture companies set up Liberian dummy corporations. Writing in "Variety," the newspaper of show business, the attorney pointed out that a movie company could organ­ ize a Liberian corporation which would produce a motion picture outside of Liberia. The picture could be sold to a US distributing company outside the US, and the producing corporation wouldn't have to pay a cent to Uncle Sam or Liberia, other than the nominal corporate registry fee. That is ex­ actly what a number of companies have done since. This situation represents a threat to American labor which is potentially more serious than the "runaway" practices of companies which go from one state to another looking for cheap help. There seems to be little to halt the switch of US manufacturing enterprises to Liberian registry, giving these com­ panies all the privileges of a US firm and no tax obligations. The Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fakt action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship siaJll^g shorthanded. Lax maritime registration laws paved the way for Liberian regis­ try on a big scale since World War II. Total merchant shipping regis­ tered in Liberia is now 4V^ million tons or more, compared to 131^ million tons under the US flag. USTotal registration of shipping under the runaway Liberian flag now amounts to more than 4V^ million tons. Tonnage includes 100 runaway US Liberties, su­ pertankers, several T-2s and a group of passenger ships includ­ ing the Cuba and Florida. It is a foregone conclusion that virtually none of this ton­ nage ever goes near Liberia or is owned in any way by Liberian nationals. Instead it competes directly with legitimate regis­ tries, mostly US, but does not pay taxes, or abide by safety standards, wage and manning scales and shipboard conditions of legitimate maritime fleets. flag totals have gone steadily down­ ward in recent years as more and more operators escape taxes, safety standards, manning scales, wages and living conditions in force on US ships. significant enough to attract the at­ tention of "The Journal of Com­ merce," a leading business daily publication. The publication found that an outfit called Liberian Serv­ ices Inc. in New York can handle the switches in registry in 48 hours. All it requires is a stand­ ard incorporation certificate and payment of a nominal fee. No Restriction The company is then free to op­ erate without any restriction on Liberia's part. It doesn't have to make reports, keep records or dis­ close its stock distribution. There are no restrictions on currency and no taxes on dividends. In fact, there is no tax if the income comes from outside Liberia and the own­ ers are not Liberian. The corpora­ tion doesn't even have to file a tax return. "The Journal of Commerce" gives several examples of how this has worked out in practice. One US company operates several over­ seas plants. It set up a holding company for several of the more profitable plants and registered it in Liberia. The holding company's funds are held in New York in a Liberian account and are not taxed by the US. MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT lEWS REPORT DIRECT-TO-SHIPS SHIPS' WIRELESS / NL / I \ \ ROUND-THE-WORLD I EVERY SUNDAY 1915 GMT .LA EVERY MONDAY 0315 GMT (2:15 PM EST Sunday) Europe and North America —WCO-l3d20 KC (10:15 PM EST Sunday) East Coast South America -WOO-16908.8 KG Northwest Pacific . —WMM 81—11037.5 West Coast South America —WCO-22407 KC Australia ' WMM 25—15607 KC �T»gt SI* SEAFARERS Taking Long View On Steei Worker Log Prints Text Of 5IU By Sidney Margolius For the sixth time within a. three-year period, the SEAFARERS LOG is reprint­ ing in full the text of the Union's constitution as it was revised by membership vote in the fall of 1952. The text is published in the LOG every six months to make certain that every Seafarer has an oppor­ tunity to study and keep the docu­ ment which governs the conduct of Union business. The SIU constitution was re­ written completely in 1952 to bring it up to date with the growth of the Union since its early days and the expansion of its functiofis into many new fields. Members' Safeguards In rewriting the constitution, special emphasis was placed on detailed safeguai'ds for the mem­ bership's rights and on procedure to be followed in electing member­ ship committees, in trials and chai'ges ^igainst any member and the conduct of Union elections and other matters of importance. The document has been hailed by lawmakers and other authorities as one of the most comprehensive and thoroughgoing of its kind. The bill of rights for Seafarers spelled out in it has drawn much favorable comment. Along with the reprint of the constitution, the LOG is carrying its semi-annual report on trials and appeals procedures. MOBILE—Shipping stayed good over the holiday period as some 150 relief jobs com­ bined with 76 regular jobs to keep everyone busy. The relief assignments included tug jobs, tank cleaning, shore gang work and deep-sea reliefs in and around the harbor area. Six payoffs went through in fine shape, with only minor beefs that were easily settled to the satisfac­ tion of all hands prior to sign-on and sailing. Christmas Party A gala Chi'istmas holiday dinner for Seafarers and their families proved to be a highlight of the season, when nearly 200 guests jammed the SIU snack bar for the occasion. All hands were unani­ mous in their praise of Seafarer Cliff Taggart and his snack bar crew for a fine meal. Meanwhile, the Mobile branch extended its deepest sympathy to the family of Seafarer Booger Phillips on thp death of his mother. Brother Phillips was in port here aboard the Alcoa Clipper at the time of death. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that payments of funds, for what­ ever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G repre­ sentatives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be fiiu-e to protect yourself by Immediately bringing the mat­ ter to the attention' of the sec­ retary-treasurer's office. YOUR DOUAR'S WORTH Seafarers Guide To Better Buying Constitution Relief Jobs Spark Biz In Mobile JU. «, 1656 LOG Public Agencies Fall To Halt Finance Gouges; Guard Yourself You better be on guard when you buy a car, appliance or homeimprovement job on time payments. The public agencies like the Fed­ eral Trade Commission, FHA, state and voluntary agencies have not been able to get dealers and finance companies to voluntarily stop finance and other gouges. The auto "price pack" (infiated finance and other charges) has be­ come not merely a fringe evil, but the No. 1 problem in that industry, and the practice of charging excessive finance fees to make up for pur­ ported "discounts" is now even spreading to appliance dealers. And homeowners are still being gouged on home improvements even after all the publicity about repair rackets financed through FHA. One reason why people get tricked is that they assume finance charges are interest and therefore reguiated. In most states finance charges are not considered interest and are not reguiated. A finance charge is simply the difference between the cash price of an article, and the price on the installment plan, and in most states it can be anything the dealer wants to make it. Right In the Federal Trade Commission's home ballpark of Wash­ ington, DC, Mr. E. M. recently bought a used bar for $1,295. He was Keeping a "weather eye" on things through a camera having allowed $325 for his old car and paid $175 additional in cash. That a 400 mm telephoto lens, Earl Smith, electrician and ship's left a balance of $795 to be«financed. Mr. M. did not get a copy of the delegate aboard the Steel Worker, strikes a pose for the contract, but only a payment book. camera of Seafarer shipmate, Merwyn "Doc" Watson. They Stuck For 105 Percent Interest tromise some "exclusive shots" with this gadget before long When his wife saw the book, she began'to suspect they were stung. or use in the LOG. Although the balance to be financed was only $795 plus $55 for in­ surance, the book indicated that the total balance to be paid to the Washington motor credit company that financed the car for the dealer, was $1,299.69. This meant the M.'s were being soaked a finance charge of $449.69 (a true annual interest rate of 105 percent.) They did not get a copy of the contract itself until they had written several letters to the credit company and threatened to get a lawyer. Apparently Mr. M. never read the contract before he signed it, and since he didn't get BOSTON—Seafarer William E. Lake may not be able to a copy, just didn't realize the fantastic finance charges he had obligated get around much any more, but he still maintains a keen in­ himself for. terest in the doings of his Union. Recent improvements in The M.'s then went to the local banker (where they should have the operation of SIU ship­ gone in the first place) to see about refinancing the car. The banker board steward departments, operations were a major factor In was so indignant he called up the finance people himself to see what where he sailed for so many the US merchant marine. rebate they would give on this charge. They were extremely rude, and years, have won his enthusiastic Through the years. Lake ship­ would agree to rebate only $30 or $40 instead of the $290 that properly approval. ped almost exclusively out of should, have been rebated if the debt was prepaid. "The new set-up for serving Baltimore, New York and Boston. The Better Business Bureau in Washington told Mrs. M. there was meals aboard ships is excellent," "I lived in these three cities at dif­ nothing it could do sihce Mr. M. had signed the contract. Mrs. M. he said. "I worked on passenger ferent times when I was sailing then turned to the only other place where" she felt she could get a ships all my life in the steward hearing and some advice, her Jiusband's union newspaper, which is why department and I wish that the we're telling you this story—in the hope you will never get hooked present system had been in effect like this. , when I was sailing." Packing And Fake Charges There's no question. Lake adds, The practice of packing prices has been on the Increase in this that the Union has come a .long period of keen qompetition and discounts on cars. A Federal Reserve way in improving working condi­ Board economist recently said the "pack" is the greatest single prob­ tions for all departments since its lem in the auto industry today. Many dealers now take back at least first beginnings back in 1938. part of their discounts and over-allowance on trade-ins by exaggerating 42 Years of Sailing list prices of cars or optional equipment, or by billing fake charges, Lake himself has had plenty of such as additional handling fees, and by exorbitant finance charges in experience sailing during the "bad collaboration with finance companies. old days." Now 67, he had 42 years' The practice of padding finance fees now is spreading to electrical experience under his belt when a appliances. The trade magazine "Electrical Merchandising" reports kidney ailment and other compli­ that one large Chicago retailer frankly admits that he fixes the finance cations forced him to call it quits charge according to the selling price of the appliance. A customer in 1952. Most of these years were who insists on a 20 percent discount on a $300 washer is billed $240 spent on coastwise and nearbyfor the washer, $20.50 for delivery and installation and $50.40 for fi­ foreign passenger runs when these nance charge, for a total price of $310.90. A customer who doesn't know that many stores nowadays do give honest discounts, and is William E. Lake willing to pay the full $300 list price, gets charged only $13.50 for and it was always good to be financing, and pays a total of $313.50. home." This practice is becoming "an increasingly common method of com­ Although he has no family obli­ batting the discount shopper," says "Electrical Merchandising." gations, Lake would have had a New Racket In Home Improvements difficult time getting by were it not for the disability benefit. His Despite FHA's promises to clean up the home-improvement rackets, condition requires frequent visits the efforts the agency has made, howeowners are still being gouged.' BOSTON—Affairs in Bos­ to the doctor and to the drugstore and A Portland, Ore., family recently got caught by the "model home" deal! ton are running very smooth­ for medicines. "I would find it real A salesman for an aluminum shingle company promised its re-shingled ly, with nothing out of the hard to meet these expenses if I roof would be shown to builders and people needing roof repairs and way to report. did not have the help of the SIU." the family would get $75 for each sale made as the result of using its Most of his time. Lake reports, home as a model. So the family agreed to have its roof re-shingled at The shipping situation for the last two weeks was slightly better is spent at home with books and a cost of $1,000. Since then, however, there hasn't been a sign of any­ than the previous period, but the newspapers. Once or twice a week one showing the roof, and, of course no $75 checks. The family is now future outlook here remains uncer­ he gets out to a local movie but paying off at the rate of $32.27 a month for three years-^a total of tain. No heavy traffic is expected, otherwise he finds life on an SIU $1,161 including interest. however, so the prospects are not disability pension a quiet and se­ Government officials and voluntary agencies apparently are unable cure one. too bright. to halt the gouges. Know, too, that the laws protecting you when you Three Cities Service tankers go out to buy are both weak and inadequately enforced. At this time plus the Stony Creek (American you can rely only on yourself. Here's a simple program of self-defense: Tramp) provided the only payoff • Compare prices and estimates among several dealers. and sign-on activity, as these four ships came in and took off again. • Borrow from the lower-cost, scrupulous sources like credit unions An even half dozen in-transits and commercial banks, and then buy with the cash in hand, rather than through dealers' finance companies. rounded out the picture, including the Robin Gray and Robin Tuxford • Read any contract before you sign. Have someone you trust go (Seas Shipping), Michael (Carras), over it with you if you are uncertain. Only an unscrupulous dealer will Steel Executive (Isthmian), Hilton insist you sign right away. (Bull) and the tug El Sol (Portland ;Insist,that any Barge). • i r(. > Promises or claims be put lb writing. ^ .'J; f Oldtimer Finds 2^1U $ Aid Real Security Boston Port Holds Own Km ^ �Jau. s. im MARQRI (On), tcptambar 7—Chairmanr H. Lahym; Sacratary/ Halllday. Ship'a fund—«8. Na diaputed ovartlma. M. M. having hard tima with hot water ayttein because galiey water heater ia not in good working condi­ tion. Washing machine problem to ba taken up with Chief EngineerUenu to be improved. STEIL RLYBR (iathmfan), Saplambar 10—Chairman- C. Buihr SecretaryA. VIolanta. Ship's fund—479.64. No disputed overtime. Electrician needs first aid kit for engine room. Wash­ ing'machine needs repair. Discussion held on distribution of ice cream. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. DEL NORTE (Mistlssippl)- Ssptambar 4—Chairman, H. Crane; SacrataryJ, Krausp. Fairly good trip. One SEAFARERS man- D. Barry; Sacratary- C. Oadra. To sea patrolman at port of pay-off regarding dry-dock lodgings. Ship's treasury ia still S19.6S. Everything running smooth, no disputed over­ time. Motion made and carried to sea patrolman concerning fans, and aboutmattressea. Bosun will build a bench to be used in the aftefpart- of the ship. Larger variety of fresh fruit needed. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Walarma^ September 4—Chairman- J. NeiVstram; Secretary- H. Pierce. Ship's delegate reported on boat service. Ship's secretary - reporter elected. Ship's fund—$26.35. Some disputed overtime. Motion made and carried to accept as read communications from headquarters. Discussion held on men drinking aboard ship, and .why Captain cannot put American money out in Japan. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain Lines), Saptambsr It—Chairman, B. Collins; Secretary, none. Ship's fund —$47.50. Some disputed overtime. No beefs. Motion made and carried to install ice cube machine to prevent waste and shortage of ice during trip. Discussion held on painting engine department rooms. Tips For Seamen On Filing 1955 Income Tax Retni*n A year ago the SEAFARERS LOG printed an article by the Union's tax expert on suggestions for savings in Seafarers' income taxes. The article's pointers were used extensively by Seafarers in prepar­ ing their returns, and requests have been received for a repeat article. So, for all SIU men with income tax problem* . , , Generally, with very few ex­ ceptions, seamen are treated no differently under the in­ come tax laws than any other citizen or resident of the US. (The non-resident alien seaman must also file a return, but the rules are not the same for him.) . WHO MUST FILE. Those under 65 years of age earning over $600 and those over 65 earning over STONY CREEK (American Tramp), September 21—Chairman- K. Goldman; Secretary, E. Hauser. Question of sailing short. Balance of ship's treas­ ury is $31. Discussion held on movies for next trip. Steward will try to get black pepper and crackers in moisture proof wrapping. Repair list to be made up. SOUTHSTAR (South Atlantic), Sep­ brother threw a spring line over the tember IB—Chairman, C. Rice; Secre­ stern when departing from Rio, and tary, B. Porter. Repair lists to be it could have caused serious damage. turned in. No beefs. Discussion held The phone at the box aft was pulled on proper care of recreation hall. off. and this matter will be taken up Crewmembers to keep feet off messwith port officials in New Orleans. , hall chairs. Vote of thanks for Brother Peck for re-winding converter for movie pro­ SUNION (KEA), September 11 — jector. Balance of ship's fund is Chairman, P. Brady; Secretary, G. $2.31.25. No beefs. Washing machine Parker. All O.K. Motion made and to be used for clothes, not had basins. seconded that all delegates see Union Food is poor. Steward was requested officials about no hot water on after to take action. 5 PM. Steward to see ship's delegate if all stores that are ordered do not IBERVILLE (Pan-Atlantic), Septem­ come down at time of storing. ber 5—Chairman, O. Callahan; Secre­ tary, H. Stocker. Ship's fund—$92. TRINITY (Carras), July 10—Chair­ No beefs. Crew want iced tea glasses man, J. BuzelewskI; Secretary, M. for messhall. Discussion held regard­ Reid. No beefs, everj'thing running ing meat. smoothly. Too many draws requested. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications BEAUREGARD (Pan Atlantic), Sep­ tember 4—Chairman, A. Kessen; Sec­ unanimously. To get exterminator retary, J. Cantrell. Ship's delegate aboard ship. Vote of thanks to stew­ elected. Ship's treasury contains ard department, and skipper. September 13—Chairman, J. Buze­ 415.83. No beefs, everything running okay. Motion made and carried to lewskI; Secretary, E. Goodwin. No beefs. Repair list submitted last week. have ship's delegate contact Sea Chest for complete Slop Chest aboard. New mattresses needed. Ship to be Donation of fifty cents was requested fumigated. Suggestion made to have of crew since fund was used to buy patrolman inspect all mattresses.. Crew to cooperate with sanitary man. Captain gift, he left the vessel. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Viiitory Carriers), No date—Chairman, W. Mason; Secretary, L. Freeman, l^ppair list handed in. Motion made and car­ ried to accept and concur with recent communication from headquarters. Discussion held on member of steward department. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), Septem­ ber 4—Chairmen, H. Mesford; Secre­ tary, J. Henry. Some disputed over­ time to be settled. No beefs. Motion made and carried to have keys Issued for foc'sles before reaching shipyard. All members called upon to support meetings. Vote of thanks to steward department. Poor drinking water aboard. ROBIN GRAY (Robin Lines), Sep­ tember 4—Chairman, pone; SecretaryW. Claymore. Report on Captain and passenger utiUty. Headquarters to be notiiied. To finish painting foc'sles. Few hours disputed overtime. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications head­ quarters. SEATIGER (Orion), September 4— Chairman, LIncel; Secretary, A. Car­ penter. Captain promised that water tanks would be cleaned. Some dis­ puted overtime. Captain made deck maintenance temporary Bosun. To take up fund to check with American Consul, to find out whether there are any SlU men on the beach, they can be put aboard to replace missing men. Suggestions made to watch for cer­ tain clip artists in Sascbo. Japan: not to throw matches and cigarettes on deck; to turn in extra line: to keep extra clothes out of crew meshall; to make up ship's fund at end of trip to pay off debts incurred on Union business. Vote of thanks to Steward department. TEXMAR (Calmer), September 4— Chairmen, C. Inmen; Sacretpry, W. Handershot. Motion made and car­ ried unanimously to accept and con­ cur with communication from head­ quarters. Ship's delegate elected. Discussion held on getting new coffee urn installed on West Coast. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Sep­ tember 10—Chairmen, E. Hill; Secre­ tary, L. Deucette. No beefs. Ship's fund—$40. Motion made and carried to read, accept, and concur with com­ munications from headquarters. Dis­ cussion held on repair of ship's ' Set. Black gang delegate to see chief about cleaning engineering foc'sle. CAROLYN (Bull Lines), September 11—Chairmen, J. Prats; Secretary, E. Dandy. No major beefs, no disputed overtime. Clarification requested on shift of ship—overtime for gangway watch. Motion made and carried to accept qnd concur with communica­ tions from headquarters. Discusion held on GAW and SIU radio program. ARCHERS HOPE fiCltles Service), September 8—Chalrmln, J. Hlgglns; Secretary, M. Launey. No beefs. Ship's fund—$16.62. To have cover constructed for fan-tail on ship. Ship's delegate and secretary - reporter elected. Scupper In galley stopped up. Ship's - delegate to act on beefs mentioned. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), September IS—Chairman, J. WolInskl; Secretary, C. Kelleher. Ship is going into shipyard this trip and were unable to get radio broadcasts tlu-ough. Ship's fund was raffled off. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Motion made and car­ ried to get coffee in tins no paper bags. Vote of thanks to Lake Charles Agent for splendid representation. Hepair lists turned in. DEL AIRES (Mississippi), September 4—Chairman, C. Wright; Secretary, H. Ouenther. Motion made and carried that Union officials try to get freight­ ers air-conditioned. Passageway has been repaired and painted. Motion made and carried to accept and con­ cur with communications from head­ quarters. EVELYN (Bull Lines), September 11 —Chairman, L. Cartwrlght; Secretary, A. Stevenson. Headstone was pur­ chased for crewmeraber who died in Mexico. Discussion held on chow— Motion made to give the cook a break, he is a new man. Washing machine to be kept clean. Motion made and carried to accept and' concur with communications from headquarters. HIGH POINT VICTORY (Bull Lines), September IB—Chairman, T. Montemarsno; Secretary M. Sterne. Dis­ cussion on Captain plan to build struc-.. ture on bridge. Motion made and car­ ried to check fresh water tanks. Dis­ pute " on whether galley should be sougeed. IBERVILLI (Pen-Atlantic), Septem­ ber IB—Chairman, O. McCorvey; Sec­ retary, J. Kovel. Wrote letter con­ cerning 1st and and meats to head­ quarters. Ship's fund—$4.05. No beefs. It was suggested that each man donate 41 to have TV set re­ paired. Ship's chairman elected. -MOHICAN (Trans Oceanic Marine), September 11—Chairman, C. Wallick; Secretary, J. Morrison. No shore leave in Algiers. Overtime to be set­ tled. Ship's delegate elected. Stew­ ard didn't feceive linen he ordered. Messman asked to cooperate in keep­ ing messhall clean. ANN MARIE (Bull Lines), Septem­ ber 4—Chairman, G. McCarthy; Secre­ tary, L. Celderon. Everything going smoothly. Washing machine has been repaired. Ship's fund—$3.42. Motion made and carried to' accept and con­ cur with communications from headCOEUR D'ALENE VICTORY . (Vl$-. . .quarters. , Di^qussipn .|ield on thCj dis- tory Carriers), September '3-^heTr- posal of ilarbage at port of Boston. Vil,',..; •• i;) i.JJ, -i'ri.i.i Paee Seres LOG $1,200 must file a Federal tax re­ turn. WHEN TO FILE. Tax returns must now be filed by April 15, 195,6. However, the April 15 dead­ line is waived in cases where a sea­ man is at sea. In such instances, the seaman must file his return at the first opportunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for filing late. Another tax rule specifically af­ fecting seamen governs situations where a seaman signs on in one year, signs off the next and gets a statement of his wages and the tax withheld (W-2 form) from the ship­ ping company when he signs off. Under such an arrangement, it is possible for a seaman to have no income in one year and the equiva­ lent of two years' income in an­ other. In order to alleviate this situa­ tion, the seaman can report the to­ tal of his allotments, slops, draws and other cash items as Income in the first year, and then deduct this amount from the total income re­ ported on the W-2 form he gets in the second year. He cannot claim any tax with­ held in the first year either, but can claim all of it for the second year when he files his return along with the W-2 form. HOW TO FILE. The Seafarer who has average expenses (amountto ten percent or less of income) and an income of under $5,000 is advised to use the short form. Those with income of under $5,000 but with higher than average ex­ penses can use either the long or short form imd those with income of $5,000 or more must use the long form. A husband and wife should file a joint return on either the long or short form to take advantage of the split income provisions, even if the wife has no income. Single per­ sons should use the long or short form depending on their deduc­ tions and/or income. EXEMPTIONS. Each taxpayer is entitled to a personal exemption of $600 for himself, $600 for his wife, an additional $600 if he is over 65 and another $600 if blind-.The exemption^ ^apply also to a taxpayer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases Where a man's wife lives in a foreign-country, he can still claim the $600 exemption for her as his wife. However, if she has in­ come in the foreign country, it cannot be taxed by the US. In addition, a taxpayer can claim $600 for each child, parent, grand­ parent, brother, brother-in-law, sis­ ter, sister-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, nephew or niece dependent on him. The dependent must have received less than $600 gross- in­ come, and be a resident of the US, Canada, Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. The law permits a child under 19 or a student over 19 to earn over $600 and still be eligible as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than one-half of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing (with other relatives) more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemption for that indi­ vidual, provided the other con­ tributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent for that year. Previously, a taxpay­ er had to provide more than half the support in order to claim the exemption. gross income for drugs and medi­ cine can be deducted. However, de­ ductions of all expenses for medi­ cal services, drugs and medicines are limited to a maximum of $2,500 for each exemption claimed up to a total of $10,000. The three per­ cent rule on medical services does not apply in cases where a taxpay­ er is over 65, but the one percent rule on medicines and drugs does. CHILD CARE. This is a brand new provision allowing a deduction of up to $600 to a widower, di­ vorced or legally separated taxpay­ er toward the cost of providing care of a child under 12 or a per­ son physically or mentally incap­ able of support, regardless of age. This expense is deductible only if its purpose is to allow the taxpayer to remain gainfully employed. It cannot be claimed if the payment for child care went to a person who is already claimed as a dependent on the same return. ALIMONY — Periodic payments of alimony to a wife in accord with a written agreement between them can be deducted. Previously, only alimony which was required by a court decree was deductible. CASUALTY LOSSES. The rea­ sonable value of all clothing and gear lost at sea due to storm, ves­ DIVIDEND INCOME. If a sea­ sel damage, etc., for which the tax­ man has income from stock divi­ payer is not otherwise compen­ sated, can be deducted as an ex­ pense. The same applies to fire loss or losses in auto accidents which are not compensated by insurance. LOSSES DUE TO THEFT. Pei> sonal items the loss of which can be proven are deductible. WORK CLOTHES,'TOOLS. The , cost and cleaning of uniforms and work clothes which ordinarily can­ not be used as dress wear can be deducted. This includes protective work shoes, gloves, caps, foul wealher gear, clothing ruined by grease or paint, plus tools bought for use on the job, or books and periodicals used in direct connec­ tion with work. dends, he can exclude the first $50 he receives as dividend income from his'gross income, and then take a tax credit of four percent of all dividends he received during 1955 (less the $50 previously deducted), after he has determined what his tax would otherwise be. UNION DUES, Dues and initia­ tion fees paid to iabor organiza­ tions or professional groups, and most union assessments can be de­ ducted. TAX CREDIT FOR RETIRE­ MENT INCOME. A tax credit of up to $240 is allowed for individuals CONTRIBUTIONS. A taxpayer can deduct up to 20 percent of gross income for contributions to charitable institutions, and an ad­ ditional ten percent of gross in­ come in contributions to churches, hospitals and educational institu­ tions, INTEREST. Interest paid to banks and individuals on loans, mortgages, etc., is deductible. TAXES. State and city retail sales taxes, property and school taxes, state stamp taxes on securi­ ties, state gasoline taxes, auto li­ cense and drivers' license fees and state income taxes are all deduc­ tible. MEDICAL AND DENTAL EX­ PENSES. All expenses over three percent of gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nui:sp care and similar costs can be (ieducted. ' All expenses over one percent of against retirement income such as rents, dividends and earnings at odd jobs. This is a provision im­ portant to retired seamen or their widows. Federal payments or So­ cial Security benefits and SHJ dis­ ability benefits are not included. �vac^feiciii SEAPARERS Jw. t, 19S« LOG SIU Men Dredge Channel To Bring Sea To Maracalbo J.-:- t Seafarers aboard the Sandcaptain have completed their first year of an 18-month "tour of duty" in Venezuelan waters, tak­ ing part in one of the world's most ambitious dredging proj­ ects. The Sandcaptain, along4with the SlU-manned Chester ducer and Maracaibo is the tank­ Harding and one other dredge ers' main port of entry, handling This photo of Sandcaptain was taken in New York harbor before her .departure for the Venezuelan dredging task. Maracalbo harbor project rotes as one of the most ambitious and most difficult in history. When finished by this summer, it will permit deep sea tankers to go direct to oil terminals in Maracalbo Instead of having ta receive their cargos offshore via trans-shipment. is slicing a 38-foot channel through an island off Maracalbo, Venezuela. When the project is completed Eometime this summer, all types of deep-sea tankers will be able to sail 25 miles from deepwater into Maracalbo to pick up their car­ goes of oil. The Sandcaptain sailed from ^ew York on Dec. 14, 1954 with 41 Seafarers aboard. In June she was Joined by the Chester Harding, which was chartered by the opera­ tors, Construction Aggregates, from the US Army. The Harding has 49 unlicensed men in her crew and has the virtue of being air-conditioned throughout. Special SIU Contract Both ships are covered by a spe­ cial SIU contract to compensate for the lengthy sign-on and the difficult tropical conditions under which the men work. Base wages and overtime rates are 25 percent over the regular, scale and an addi­ tional 25 percent bonus of base wages is being paid to those Sea­ farers who ride the dredges for more than nine months. Each crewmember is entitled to three days leave per month, with the option of staying on board and picking up an extra three days' pay. The importance of a deep-sea channel into Maracaibo is empha­ sized by the fact that Venezuela is the world's second largest oil pro- ten percent of the entire world's oil exports. Up until now It has been necessary to load oil in shal­ low-draft tankers and then trans­ fer cargo to deep-sea ships off­ shore. $55 Million Project The entire project will cost $59 million of which Construction Ag­ gregates has the $12 million off­ shore job. It involves slicing an eight mile long channel directly through the desert island of Zapara, a tremendous oversize sand­ bar live miles long and a mile wide. The deep-sea dredges, two SIUmanned and one under the Vene­ zuelan flag, have water-tight hop­ pers in their holds. Sand, rock and other materials are dredged off the ocean floor and piped into, the hoppers. When the dredges are fuily-loaded, they take them to sea and dump their loads well offshore. A number of smaller stationary dredges are working on the in­ shore dredging job for another company, while a third firm is con­ structing a breakwater. The entire job is due to be wrapped up by July of this year. The last major dredging job un­ dertaken by Construction Aggre­ gates was in 1952 when it handled land-fill operations in Newark Bay for construction of the Jersey Turnpike. iiiilEiliiiiiiii" illliiisiliiiiil Pictured here is one of three stationary dredges working on th^ inshore portion of the huge channel-cutting job. Another $I| million inshore dredging project at Maracaibo proper hoi already been completed by a second contractor while a third firm is constructing on $8 million breakwater. li.: fe'' tr-- Photo of port bridge-wing, looking oft, shows pipeline for carrying sand, mud and rock into noppers, OS well as maze of other equipment. Dredges havey/ov^izp deck departments for handling Jhe This horizontal rig <pn the.Sandcaptain 1$ a hydraulic lift for the ship's pipeline. Watertight hoppers on the dredge can cdrry a capacity load of 5,000 tons. All told, 40'million tons of ocean bottom are being moved. Poopdeck awning provides relief from blazing rays of tropical sun. The heat, monotony of the job and boom-town prices in Maracaibo are three major drawbacks for Seafarers. Booming oil economy has shot prices in Venezuela far above the worst levels of inflation in the United States. �"% - Jan. 6,19S< SEAFARERS LOG VP*..rtV Pace Nina « i/ii I ] • I ;- -r< I VENEZUELA Piliipili:: . siiilpii: ~ hpACIFIC OCEAM • COIOMBIA '. r, , • t^.x x;;;:•, v;,::.x.:;:.;-f; • V.-. x:x:x:::r.:x::;:':ri.-;;P.v...:;; ^vxv:;:-;;:::::/;-;.;;;^-;^ixx :->;:;:>:x: Third deep-sea dredge is the Puerto Cabellc, operating under the Venezuelan flag. Dredging is being done by joint US-Venezuelan corporation. The ship is shown taking on water and fuel in the lee of Zapara Island, the huge offshore sandbar through which the Maracaibo ship channel is being cut. Puerto Cabello is con­ siderably smaller thnn the other two dredges. fern shot, of dredge wos taken as o repair gang was working on pipeline which vries dredged materials into the watertight hoppers in ship's holds. SandcapJiin and two sister vessels, the Sandchief and Sandmate, last worked on land-fill Lb in Newark Bay during construction of fameH New Jersey Turnpike. VenezueIn ossignment is just the reverse of that job. • • A 1 Seoforor Bill Molfetto takes time out from his duties" to' pose amidships for Sondcoptain shipmate •Bill /^L ' y Moffe'ttor kA •!»' i>kn A of A? • Crtrt/4/"«r\fnin'e (5hambfitt.'' is;one Sondcoptoin's rNrirtinnI original • "'M''<}h-©eceriiC^ crew having ^onO' dbocrrd Men who stay with ship get a bonus. _ _ IVll I iMin I* iJIO iTiv/iivi i«i».^ -.Mill Pawots, parakeets, macaws and a wide variety of other pets help pass the time of day. Both SlU dredges boast a menagerie. Here bosun Al Birt andshow ofP their favorites who are well versed in salty speech. winv»l prwiw ...W T , Seafarer Bill Champlln, who took most of the photos on these pages, did a turnabout for one of his ship­ mates on the forward platform. He's standing next to one of the hoppers which is filling up with sediment from ocean botton. • v'-'^ l^-'4 �SEAFARERS Faf (s Ten Two Weeks Left For Steward Vote I Jaa. f. 1951 LOG 'Oo You Think He'll Stop When We Tell Him? Steward department members on SIU ships still have two weeks'left in which to vote on the rank and file steward com­ mittee's report on the department's operations. Steward depart­ ment personnel are also urged to send in any suggestions they may have for improving the department's work. The time originally set for acting on the report was extended in December for another 30 days to allow all ships to get their responses in. On the basis of the shipboard responses, the report will be cast into its final form for action by the membership. Since the report will contain new working rules for the depart­ ment, all ships are urged to act on it. Job Boom Still Hot In Frigid New York NEW YORK—Good shipping is the only inducement this port can offer nowadays, as the weather leaves much to be desired. Sharp cold, with temperatures dropping to five deAgrees, has made the official arrival of winter an unwel­ come event. Job Flood Holds Fast In Seattle \' SEATTLE — Job activity far outpaced registration in this port during the past two weeks, as an even 100 men were dispatched to jobs. , The good shipping is expected to remain on for a while, thanks to the probable four payoffs and the usual run of in-transit ships sched­ uled for the current period. Among those already slated for arrival here are the Young Amer­ ica and Kyska (Waterman), Coeur d'AIene Victory (Victory Carriers) and Ocean Deborah (Oceans Trans), due in Portland. Payoffs during the period were the Wacosta and Choctaw (Water­ man) and the Albion (Dry Trans). The latter has been sold to a nonSIU company and signed on again with a different crew. The Choc­ taw was the only other sign-on, In addition, the port handled ten in-transit ships, most of them haul­ ing lumber around to the East Coast. But the boom on shipping is still on, with jobs in all depart­ ments hanging on the board for several calls. Electricians seem to be the only rating in long supply, but there are very few jobs avail­ able for the 40 of them registered right now. Other engine' depart­ ment ratings can be got out almost anytime they choose, however. None of this is to be considered an invitation to come to New York, said Claude Simmons, SIU assis­ tant secretary-treasurer, since there are several hundred men registered for jobs here and most of them will be trying to move out all at once now that the holidays are over. Shipping Easy He cautioned that anyone really wishing to move out can do so, provided he stays close to the hall. On the statistical end, the past two weeks saw 23 ships paid off, 4 signed on foreign articles and G arrive in transit. Among the signons, as expected, was the long-idle tankship Lake George, which came out of lay-up after 30 months. She took a full crew for a trip down to the Caribbean and is scheduled to go out on a long shuttle run on her return. She had been laid up in Curacao, DWI, since mid-1953. lABOR ROUND-UP The bitterly-fought eight-month sugar strike at Godchaux Sugars in Louisiana ended with a union pact. The Packinghouse Work­ ers Union signed an agreement with the company running until January 31, 1957, providing 10 cents in pay increases. Strikebreak­ ers who have been living on com­ pany property have been given orders to move. Only 80 of the 800 strikers returned to work during the eight-month walkout. 4" 4" The strike has been continually hampered by injunctions against picketing, but a nationwide boycott of the hotels by skilled union res­ taurant workers has helped the drive in the non-union stronghold. Hotels signed thus far are the Patrician, Delano, Vanderbiit, Se­ ville and Monte Carlo.- About 20 others are involved. 4> 41 4> Southern Bell Telephone was set back on its heels when it demanded the resignation of two employees' who were running for public office in Louisiana. The Communications Workers of America applied for an injunction against the company under a Louisiana Jaw forbidding employers to punish workers for seeking public office. The company quickly called off its demand on the two men, who are CWA offi­ cials in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. For years now the SIU has been sounding the alarm about the dangers of dummy for­ eign registrations by shipowners under the runaway flags of Panama, Liberia and other non-maritime countries. Now the loophole for cutthroat shipping operations, which was established by the US Government in the first instance^ is being steadily widened to accommodate shoreside operators who are anxious to do some plain and fancy evading with the benign approval of Uncle Sam. Just as the shipping companies before them, these shoreside companies are setting up subsidiaries under the Liberian flag, sub­ sidiaries which have an overpowering ad­ vantage over legitimate US business, which pays US wages, taxes and other costs. Like their shipowner counterparts, these US subsidiaries go "Liberian" simply by fill­ ing out a piece of paper and paying a yearly pittance to the Liberian government. The funds of such companies are not subject to US tax, or to Liberian tax. Nor do these firms have to file the usual stock reports and abide by other regulations. In short they are nothing less than business pirates. Just to cite one instance mentioned in General Motors Corp. is being sued for invasion of privacy by a member of the United Auto Work­ ers on the grounds that a company gumshoe nearly broke up his mar­ Another SIU crew, this time on the Steel riage. John Johnson, an employee Advocate, has been cited by the Government of GM's Los Angeles plant, filed for outstanding seamanship in the rescue of the suit, saying he left for work, two fliers in the mid-Pacific. The Advocate on the swing shift one night in crew did itself proud first in spotting and August and the company ijivestigator came to his home later on then in rescuing the fliers, who had been asking why he wasn't on the job. floating in shark-infested waters for two 4 4 41 It was all a misunderstanding but days. Camel cigarettes remains the resulted in seriously strained do­ The past year has been marked with sev­ only major non-union tobacco out­ mestic relations. eral instances in which SIU crews have per­ fit as the ToU^cco Workers Inter­ formed with outstanding distinction in emer­ 4 4« 4^ national concluded contracts with Five Miami Beach hotels have Liggett & Myers and Philip Morris. gencies. First there was the spectacular fight • now signed with the Hotel and American Tobacco also signed re­ put up by the^Steelore crew in saving their Restaurant Empioyees Union as it cently and negotiations open ship when it seemed sure to founder. Then continues its strike against majnr_ shortly 'with P.' Ldrillard' and iir -^vas'the meri'of th^' Ahfeinous: whq .i:esc.u,^d,. resort hotels in the Florida ciiy;- BrowA &' Williams(Jri. • '' '''sufvivdi^ df a fishing boalf ihHhe Gulfv^'the^' "The Journal of Commerce,' an authoritative business newspaper, a US firm set up a Li­ berian holding company and transferred most of its cash assets to a Liberian bank ac­ count in New York. The cash then became non-taxable and the US firm was free to "borrow" money from its Liberian cousin to use as it saw fit. For the average American this develop­ ment carries two serious disadvantages. The taxes being ducked by these runaway out­ fits have to be paid by the rest of us either in the form of personal taxes or higher prices brought on by an inflated national debt. The jobs held by Americans in competitive busi­ nesses which live according to the rules are being undermined by the practices of the dummy registries. Should this practice spread it would have serious economic consequences. Those in the Maritime Administration who created this monstrosity in the first instance have to face the responsibility for the diffi­ cult straits in which US shipping finds it­ self and for the threat to other industries. It looks like a halt to dummy registration procedures is long overdue, by legislative ac­ tion or otherwise. Seafarers' Skills Pay Off Neva West and Beauregard crews who successfully fought shipboard fires that threatened to get out of hand and the Steel Admiral gang which rescued the entire pas­ senger and crew complement of a Filipino passenger ship without a single injury or loss of a piece of baggage. All these feats coming in one year are no accident. They are the natural outgrowth of the practice of manning SIU ships under the Union's rotary shipping system with ex­ perienced, qualified Seafarers. The men of the Steel Advocate, like those of the other ships before them, deserve the hearty plaudits of the Union and its membersM �fan. f. loss SEAFARERS IOC Pare Elevea BaHo Hails Crews' Clean Payoffs BALTIMORE — Clean pay-^offs in typical SlU style are" Question: The steward cTepartment is often the target of criti­ still the rule here, as SlU cism by the other departments. What's your beef against deck crews continue to bring their and engine men? (Asked of steward department members.) ships in free of beefs. The high standard of maintenance Juan L. Pagan, cook: If a man on the vessels themselves has also Roger L. Hall, baker: My com­ incompetent in deck or engine been noteworthy in recent .weeks. plaint is that the men in the other he sometimes Port Agent Earl Sheppard re­ departments will ends up in the ported. beef without any The shipping picture also was galley. Then the reason, just be­ steward depart­ considerably brighter during the cause it's custom ment is stuck past two weeks, although this con­ and habit to com­ with him and the dition is apt to be reversed in the plain about the other depart­ current period. In this port, at cooks. If a guy ments complain least, there is always that aftercomes aboard about his work. the-holiday slack to hurdle before with a hangover This practice of things^ pick up again. he takes it out on foul balls ending the steward de­ On the picketline front, support­ partment instead of blaming him­ in the galley should stop. ing actions are still being main­ self. if tained in two areas by SIU men Angelo Maciel, MM: I have no on the beach. One is over a long­ it t t L. A. Williams, chief cook: The complaints to make against the standing beef of the SlU-affiliated trouble usually starts because each other depart­ Marine Allied Workers at the Old ments and I do department does Bay Lin^ where lines are holding not think they not stick to its hard ana fast in the MAW drive should complain business. If other for recognition by the company. against us. We departments stick The operation involved is are all in the to their assign­ combination freight - passenger same union and ments it avbids service on six vessels running be­ call each other conflict. Many tween Baltimore and the Hampton Union brothers, deck and engine Roads area. so we should co­ men sailed the Westinghouse Strike operate and try ' * galley once and Also still continuing is SIU as­ not to have arguments, think 'it gives sistance to striking Westinghouse them a right, to criticize. t Si Joseph M. Morton, MM: My beef plant workers represented by the Allkn Lake, steward: The only is that men who don't sail in the International Unio^n of Electrical steward depart­ Workers. Seafarers and members way to eliminate complaints would ment don't know of other former AFL maritime un­ be to sign the what our work ions have been providing the only whole ship on as problems are, but reserve picketline strength avail­ steward depart­ they criticise us able to the lUE, which is a former ment personnel Just the- same. CIO affiliate. in the "intelli­ "We feel we have gained a lot Also the deck gence depart­ and engine men of recognition from the public for ment." Seriously forget that ours the SIU in this beef, while at the though, the trou­ is a seven day same time helping to uphold the ble starts when Job, in or out of morale of the lUE strikers against the ABs and the firemen want to port, and they should allow for this giant concern," Sheppard I commented. instruct the cooks and messmen. that. June 16—December 31, 1955 The small^t number of charges filed since the new Union constitution went into effect in October, 1952, were handled by membership-elected rank and file trial committees in the last^ six months of 1955. The presentation of just four charges in the period represents a steady Each accused member has an ap­ peals procedure open to him from the findings of a trial committee; to a rank and file appeals commit­ tee also elected by the membership and to the international conven­ tion. The four cases in the past six month period resulted in two con.victions and two acquittals. In one case the headquarters membership meeting reduced the penalty im­ posed by the trial committee. Names of accused and accusers are omitted for purposes of publica­ tion. markes about SIU, praising Communists and Communist principles; accused made violent arid abusive criticisms of Amer­ icans; accused refused to work overtime and refused to work during working hours, and threatened a stiipmate. Trial Committee: C. Fowler F-351, O. Townscnd T-324, J. Martin M-727, A. Groo­ ver G-451, A. Townsend T-190, H. Kelly K-268. Findings: Not guilty. Charges dismissed because of insuificient evidence. 4 4 4 August 25, 1955 Accused: K-186; Accusers: V-129. G-267 Charges; Accused was drunk and per­ forming aboard ship and neglected duties to the detriment of the Union; accused was drunk at payoff of Neva West on July 13, 1955, and attempted to bribe Union officials when his book was picked upTrial Committee: Clarence W. Cobb C-22, Michele Liuzza L-485, Charles CasSeptember 22, 1955 sard C-686, Joseph Gauthier G-557. N. T. Ragas R-420. Accused: PB 14541; Accuser: S-6 Findings: Guilty as charged. Fined $!» Charges: Accused, while under the In­ fluence of liquor, threatened to do bodUy and two years' suspension on first offense. harm with a knife to his shipmates Fined $50 on second offense. aboard the Alcoa Hoamer, Trial Committee: E. Dakin D-9, E. Hasklns H-300, W. McKeon M-548, E. Grose G-280, A. Leva L-332, T. O'Connor 0-186, Findings: Guilty as charged. Fined $100. Expulsion recommended in the event of a repeat violation. (Note: Headquarters meeting ef Novem­ ber 2 reduced fine to $5$ as only one charge was filed. Committee's expulsion recommendation was non-concurred.) 4" 4" 4" September 22, 1955 Accused: A-246; Accuser: B-4 Charges: Accused was drunk and per­ formed aboard ship, destroying ship's property: accused refused to cooperate with Union officials in performance of their duties; accused refused to cooperate with those authorized to issue orders on board ship. Trial Committee: N. Nomikos N-25, C. Dudley D-202, A. Mosher M-95, A. G. Espeneda E-20. L. Lake L-41. Findings; Accuser did not appear to press charges because he was ill. As per constitution, an automatic verdict of acquital was recommended. 4' - 4" 4" October, 20. 1955 Attvukh PB-i&72'4l Acicuibrf M-108- -J Frisco Eyes Upturn Due This Week T))e deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: John J. Connolly, 41: Brother Connolly died as a result of a fall in Baltimore on October 5. He is survived by his wife, who lives in Baltimore. Connolly joined the SIU in 1951, in the port of New York and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Burial was in St. Peters Cemetery, in Baltimore. 4 4 4 SAN FRANCISCO — This James M. Lucky, 44: On Decem­ port appears to be on another ber 1 Brother one of those roller coaster Lucky died of REVIEW of downward trend in misconduct and violations of the constitution aboard SIU ships. It reflects fa­ vorably on the quality and re­ sponsibility of SIU crews. ^ This is the sixth time since the new constitution took efftct th^t the SEAFARERS LOG is printing a trials and appeal report. The re­ ports have appeared every six months. Court Procedure The procedure as specified in the SIU constitution hews closely to the traditional pattern followed in US courtrooms. Trial committees are composed exclusively of rank and file Seafarers, with Union offi­ cials barred from serving on them. The accuser must be present to confront the accused, and the ac­ cused is given full right of crossexamination of witnesses and to call witnesses in his own behalf. He can also call, on other Union members to assist him, if they so desire, in preparing his defense. Before the trial can begin the accused must be properly notified of the charges against him. The charges must be read at member­ ship'meetings to determine if they are brought properly under the constitution. The membership meetings also have full power to act on the find­ ings of trial committees and ap­ peals committees. The constitution specifies in detaii the headings under which charges can be brought and sets limits on .the penalties that can be imposed for the various offenses. Home in Baltimore after recent hospitalization, Mrs. Angie Colyer, wife of Sea­ farer Robert Colyer, poses with daughter, Donna Les­ lie. She received over $400 in benefits from th|e SIU Welfare Plan's hospital and surgical provisions. th Ehargesi Ac<iU8eAwad«,#i8pai'A«ipg After strong protest from the SIU Canadian District, the Minister of Labor of Canada called off plans to revise unemployment insurance rules. The new rules would have amounted to disqualification of Canadian Seafarers on the Lakes. Unemployment pay is an important factor in Canadian maritime be­ cause the Lakes freeze over every winter. boom-bust cycles of shipping, with Job activity varying from very good to dismal. Miitching the pattern, the out­ look for the present two weeks is considered "very good," on the ba­ sis of lots oif expected in-transit ac­ tivity plus one payoff. May Surprise The situation has deteriorated once again into a picture of no pay­ offs or sign-ons, however, although "surprise" payoff is no longer very unusual here. The competi­ tion between Seattle and this port on that score helps always make life interesting. Seven iii-transits accounted for the shipping of the last two weeks, as a few replacements were dis­ patched to all or most of the fol­ lowing: Marymar, Flomar, Pennmar (Calmar); Jean LaFitte, Choc­ taw (Waterman); Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers) and Steel Exec­ utive (Isthmian). Beefs were at a minimum on all of them. Company, operators of tugs and barges in the Philadelphia harbor area. The agreement provides a 15-cent hourly increase for engin­ eers at the company, retroactive to September 30, 1955. 4 4 4 Negotiations are underway be­ tween the Marine Firemen's Union and the State of California over a condemnation prjce for the 4 4 4 MFOW's San Francisco headquar­ A first contract, has been signed ters. The building will be taken by by: the .flrolherhood of Marine, l6>- tjht ,?tate itojcjear the \vay.for con1 ;th«^ ppij, .struction of s nqyif^iOyjertea^ high­ natural causes and was buried in Roselawn Ceme t e r y at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Lucky joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. He named his son, William, as his beneficiary. 4 4 4 Eulogio Lumbang, 57: Brother Lumbang died in his home in Brooklyn of a heart ailment on December 13. He had been sailing with the SIU since 1948, hav­ ing joined in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department." Sur­ viving is his wife, Klara. way and cloverleaf intersection. The MFOW is considering putting up its new headquarters near the SUP hall and the MCS head­ quarters now under construction. 4 4 4 Great Lakes Seafarers in the SIU Great Lakes District have peti­ tioned for a National Labor Rela­ tions Board election aboard carferries operated by the Mackinac Transportation Co. The company operates two ferries, the Ste. Marie and the Chief Wawatam, be­ tween Mackinac and Saint Ignace, Michigan. , �SEAFARERS Page Twelra Dog's Life Is A Picnic For Pet On The Mac Don't ever believe that a "sea-dog" has a rough life, says Seafarer Ted Schultz, "Stinker," the ship's dog aboard the Mae, is provjng that a "sea-dog's" life is one continual picnic and a life of luxury. "She has the run of the en­ winter sweater for the northern tire ship, stands lookout and end of the run and a special life Two foc'sle mates, "Stinker," the ship's dog, and Joe Shea, steward, pose for a tintype on the Mae. The pampered pooch sleeps in Shea's cabin. wheelwatch and, in turn, takes regular coffee break with the crew, But she refuses daytime gangway watch and insists jon her liberty ashore," Schultz reports. "She has been known to lap up the 'suds' way beyond her capacity, but when the ship's whistle blows an hour before sailing, you can bet that 'Stinker' will be at the foot of the gangway . . . She may have to be helped aboard, but she's there," he notes. Equipped with her own special wardrobe, "Stinker" has a warm Lawson Is A Happy Ship i4s Everybody Pitches In jacket for fire and boat drill. She apparently has the whole crew wrapped around her "little finger" too, because there's generally a package of biscuits and other treats waiting her in every port. Special Bunk' Sleeping accomodations are no problem either, according to Schultz. The pampered pet" has a special bunk in steward Joe Shea's room where she takes her siestas, "She's petted and spoiled by the entire crew and if she develops a slight cotTgh or sneeze, she's rushed to the nearest vet... A ^og's life? We should have it so good," Schultz adds. He's 'Chipper' On The Fairinnd rT-r USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. William Dyer Nicholas Rltrovato Gilbert Edwards Edward J. Whelan Donald Mackey USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Alfred Beauchamp James Oliver GUbert Gonzales John Scott William Hightower Alonzo Sistrunk John E. TiUman Jessie Jimenes John E. Markopolo USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. John Abadie Joseph Fftzpatrick Howard Abell B. D. Foster Thomas Bach Claude Fowler Benedicto Batirna Joseph Gehringer John George Merton Baxter Matthew Gichenko Alton BeU Louis Guarino Clayde Blanks Charles Jeffers Robert Brown J. L. Buckelew Leonard Kay E. G. Knapp John CaldweU Lloyd T. Callaway Joseph Lae Faustino Lamelaf S. C. Carre'gal Leo H. Lgng Salem Cope Artemio Fernandez Earl McCoUam Ignatius McCormlck Paul Senior Alexander Martin Henry Sosa Milton Mouton Lonnie Tickle Alfonso Olaguibel Raymond Ugulano Henry Pacheco Dirk Visser Harry Peek James Ward Jack Peralta Ernest Webb Randolph Ratcliif Philip Wolf Claburn Reed David Wright Joseph Ricks USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Cecil Batts Louis Gordon Francis Boner Thomas HiU Munsy Drewry MarshaU Shankla USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Marcelo Belen Okal Jones James Bell William Masterton John Bowman lack Seratt George Brady John Sweeney William Clegg W. Timmermaiin Charles Dwyer John WilUams USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Jose Alonzo Jimmie Littleton Maximino Bernes Oliver Martin Ignazio D'Amico G. W. WUson Hubert Lanier USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. L. Bosley M. Kramer Sverre Johannessen R. Meyvantsson A. K. Keenum B. Romanoff . . USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Frank Anderson Joseph Fusella Benjamin Oeibler Rosendo Serrano USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL and carried that pamphlet should be compiled by Union for membership re­ garding when men should sign on and off ships due to Illness or Injury. Mo­ tion made and carried that unlicensed personnel turn in for subsistence for cold-water beginning September 26. 1959. Vote of thanks to steward department. CATHERINB (Dry-Trans). Scptambar A—Chairman, A. Ferrle; Secretary, J. Stark. Crew seems to be better than average. aU members get along weU. Everything in order. Motion made and carried to donate SI to ship's fund. One man missed ship in Nor­ folk and his clothes were sent to him. Crew cautioned not to slam door. Re­ pair list made up. HASTINGS (Waterman). October 9— Chairman. W. McCuistion; Secretary. J. Wells. No major beefs. Repair list to be turned over to Captain and Chief Engineer. No beefs, few hours disputed overtime, everything running O.K. Motion made and carried to ac­ cept and concur with communications from headquarters. Discussion held on transportation from port of pay-off to port of sign on. CHILORB (Ore), October IS—Chair­ man. J. Sehlnlc; Secretary. 0. Cass OCEANSTAR (Triton). September IS —Chairman. J. Meehan; Secretary. C. Diaz. Captain Instructed steward to dump old eggs overboard. Repair list was given to patrolman. Ship's dele­ gate warned crewmembers about per­ forming. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communica­ tions from headquarters. Night lunch to be improved. OCEAN ULLA (Ocean Maritime). October 1—Chairman. W. Roberts; Secretary. P. SImlone. Talk was given to men about securing themselves when working on deck. One man was hospitalized. Motion made and car­ ried to accept and concur with com­ munications from headquarters. Ship to be fumigated. Vote of thanks to 2nd mate. Ship in very bad condi­ tion. Many repairs needed. Four men missed ship in Canada Gear will be left in Kenya Office Ship's fund $3.22. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with re­ cent report from headquarters. pains recently to top on down, all's well again. We point this out, intend to keep it that way until the citing the fine trip is over." state of things aboard the ship. Each dispatched a copy of the printed Thanks­ giving menu fea­ turing a wide choice of edibles and potables to prove the point. Not the least of these was the eggnog that kicked off the celebration in fine style. In addition to the steward de­ partment, particularly J. D. Brigham, steward, and Jim McCoy, chief cook, all hands on the ship shared in the praise. The master, Capl. Andrew Vasaka, the mates, the engineers, and all the unli­ censed personnel have joined to make "one of the finest all-around crews that ever shipped aboard an SlU-contracted vessel," Lawson asserted. Sure of plenty of sun on the job, a member of the deck gang In a separate communique, Pro­ on'the Falrland pauses during task of chipping and brazing kopuk made it plain that "things the forward housing to let ship's reporter Thomas Ulisse were not always like that on here. Last trip there was trouble with grab his photo. The ship's on the intercoastal run. USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Frank Albore Gorman Glaze Chester Allen Harold Greenwald T. P. Barbour Albert Hawkins Harry C. Bennett H. Ledbetter Kenneth Bewig David McCollum Frank CampbeU Mack O'Neil Alfred Casey Endel Pappel John Parker Jessie Clarke Fred Pittman William Conners Arthur Reinholdt Henry Davis John Drake Daniel Seabolt Henrich Wiese Louis Firlie Archie Wright Donald Forrest Clarence Wright C. E. Foster Bichard Foust ALAMAR (Czlmzr), Octobzr IS— Chairman, C. Hodgai Sacratary, J. McPhaui. Shlp'a fund—S45.65. No beefs. Motion msde and carried to accept and concur with communica­ tions from headquarters. Ship's dele­ gate and treasurer elected. Domestlo water tanks be switched over as water seems to be low. First assistant changed tanks immediately. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa). October 2 —Chairman. A. Tremer; Secretary. E. It's often said that it's quality not quantity that counts the most. When there's both, as seems to be the case on the SS George A. Lawson, they make for a happy combination. Both Steve Prokopuk, ship's^ delegate, and Carl Lawson everything. Now, with a good (no relative), the bosun, took bunch of men on here, from the r 'Jan. I, 1»S< LOG USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY. F. Kaziukewicz Hussend Ahmed. John MacWilliams A. Androh Richard Mason Jim Barbaccia Michael Mellis Joseph Barron J. Maisonet Ben Baugh H. A. Mooney Frank Cardoza lohn Morris George Carlson loseph Neubauer John Castro Eugene O'Brien Donald Coe Howard Parker James Crotty George Robinson Isaac J. Dekloe Jose Rodriguez Irvin Denobriga E. Roszro ' Mike Dikun E. SUntak Luciamo Ghezzo Attilio Vacchlone Estell Godfrey Robert Welker Charles Hall Bozo Zelencic WiUiam Horns USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY. Edmund Abualy Leonard Leldig Mike Lubas Manuel Antonana Joseph McGraw Eladio Aris A. McGulgan John Auslitz Fortunato Bacomo David McHreath Harry MacDonald Nils Beck Michael Machusky Frank Bemrick Vic Milazzo Robert Booker Melvin Moore Tim Burke Joseph Murphy E. Cunningham Eugene Nelson Walter Davis James O'Hare Emilio Delgado Ralph Palmer Walter Denley George Phifer John DriscoU James Quinn Robert Gilbert Daniel Rugglano Bart Guranick Geo. E. Shumaker Taib Hassen G. Slvertsen Joseph Ifslts Henry Smith Thomas Isaksen Karl Treimann John Keenan Harry Tuttle jQhn Klemowicz Ludwig, Krlstiansen Fred.West*• .1, Frederick.Landry .. Chee, X,.Za| . Jam^s Lawlot , FAIRLAND (Waterman). October t —Chairman. H. Knowles; Secretary. R. LaBombard. No beefs. Ship's dele­ gate. secretary-reported, and treasurer elected. Crew Was asked to carry soiled linen to linen locker and not leave them back aft. GOVERNMENT CAMP (Cities Serv­ ice). October 16—Chairman. M. Hitch­ cock; Secretary. J. Ryan. Slop Chest will be open in future for cigarettes. Ship's fund—$4,333. No beefs. Com­ munications from headquarters were read, discussed, and accepted unanim­ ously. To donate $1 per person, to ship's fund. Action to be taken' on variety of Aenus and grade of meats, and cold drinks. MAE (Bull Lines). October 9—Chair­ man. G. Smith; Secretary. T. Schultz. Pump for washing machine and new automatic kickback for ice-water will be installed in Baltimore. Balance of ship's fund—$37.33. All O.K.. no beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communication from headquarters. Steward department given vote of thanks. Aoer. Shortage of Lqgs. Vote of thanks given ship's delegate. Ship's fund—S34.42. Few hours disputed overtime and delayed sailing. Np beefs. All recent communications from headquarters read and accepted unanimously. Ship's delegate and sec­ retary-reporter elected. New crystal to be obtained for phonograph, screen door to be Installed in inessroom. new library to be obtained. Passageways to be painted out properly. AMPAC OREGON (Trans Oceanic Marine). September 27—Chairman. J. Paerels; Secretary. J. Thomas. New medicine needed for medical chest. Logs were put aboard and headquar­ ters reports posted. Captain ordered steward to wash towels and piUow cases so that there would be a com­ plete set. Complaints about this were settled. Ship's treasury contains $14. All communications read and ac­ cepted unanimousl.v. Motion made and Carrie's to contact headquarters re­ garding the steward washing towels, as to whether it is in compliance with SIU agreement or not. BALTORE (Ore), October 9—Chair­ man. R. Lavolnie; Secretary. L. Geragnty. Repairs to be completed along­ side dock. Ship's fund—$4.36. Soma disputed overtime, no beefs. Motion made anff carried to accept and con­ cur with communications from head­ quarters. Motion made and carried to have messman transferred to an­ other Job. It was requested that hot drink such as hot chocolate be served at meal time, in cold weather. Sug­ gestion made that coffee bag be re­ moved immediately after making coffee. ARCHERS HOPE (Cities Service). October 9—Chairman. D. Sheehan; Secretary. L. HIckey. To see patrol­ man about engineers using crew re­ frigerator. Ship's fund contains $45.77. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communi­ cations from headquarters. Crew to familiarize themselves with aew SUP agreement and to state their reaction DB SOTO (Pan-Atlantic). October 9 to it at next meeting. —Chairman. C. Copper; Secretary. B. Varn. Repair list was taken care of. ROBIN HOOD (Robin LIna). Septem­ Ship's fund—$6. No beefs. Motion ber 28—Chairman. F. BressI; Secre­ made and carried to accept and con­ tary. H. Levlne. Some disputed over­ cur with recent communications from time., no beefs. No one but crewmem­ headquar^rs. Crewmembers are to bers'to use washing machine. Monies return cups to pantry. Suggested to collected voluntarily to be turned over donate $1 to ship's fund at pay-off. to second cook for operation of Discussion held on buying TV Set. movies. ORION STAR (Orion). September S SUNION (Kea). September 2S— —Chalrinan. J. Eubanks; Secretary, B. Chairman. V. Stankowicz; Secretary, Stark. Steward requested blankets to G. Parker. Ship's delegate elected. be turned In for cleaning. Repair lists Deck department requested that crew- to be turned in. All beefs at pay-off member stop making noise in alley­ to be handled by delegates not crewways.. membersr Draw will be distributed on arrival. No beefs and no disputed TROJAN TRADER (Trojan). October overtime. Chief Engineer told crew 2—Chairman. R. Pierce; Secretary. R, about donations for seamens children Perry. No beefs. Ship's delegate and orphanage. Very worthy cause. Leave secretary-reporter elected. It was de­ foc'sles clean. All hands to be sober cided that steward department keep at pay-off. recreation room clean and • deck and engine departments keep laundry ROYAL OAK (Cities Service). Sep­ clean. Crewmembers requested to tember 11—Chairman. F. Berthold; keep quiet while others were sleeping. Secretary, D. Beard. Delivery service Suggested all beefs be brought to re­ from Sen Chest in 'Baltimore satisfac­ spective delegates. tory. Ship's fund—$26.80. No beefs. Suction fan needed in galley. Games ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic). October 10 will be purchased from ship's treas­ —Chairman. Hf Schwarts; Secretary. ury. Pump on washing machine needs E. Harris. One man missed ship. Stove repair. to be repaired. New linen needed. Steward department' given a vote of SANDCAPTAIN (Construction Ag­ thanks. gregates). September 11—Chairman. AUBURN (Alba). September 11— Chairman. R. Kristensan; Secretary. C. Veach. No beefs, few hours disputed overtime. It was suggested that stand­ ard brand soap be put aboard. All departments asked to make up repair list. Bosun calls attention to condi­ tion of second cook and baker under physical point of view. Various mem­ bers suggest he go to hospital for ex­ amination and try to have his con­ dition clarified. P. Cemashko. Secretary. H. Mooney. No beefs, except for mail delays. Mo­ tion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Motion made and car­ ried regarding letter from Joe Alglna. Motion made but not carried to use ship's fund for gambling purposes. Discussions held on launch service and mail delays. -CHILORB (Ore). September 11— Chairman. R. King; Secretary. T. Vablonsky. Four men were late report­ IDEAL X (Pan-Atlantic). October 14 ing to ship, tivo were logged and two —Chairman. R. Kledlnger; Secretary. excused. Ship's fund—$11. No beefs. J. McPhee. Two men missed ship. Motion made and carried to accept Some disputed overtime, no beefs. and concur with communications from Discussion was held on issue of linen. headquarters. Brother Smith thanked crew for flowers sent to his Grand­ STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Oc­ mother's funeral. tober 1-^halrman. H. McQuage; Sec­ retary. G. Perry. Ship's delegate re­ INES (Bull Lines). September 11— ported on cold water in showers and Chairman. L. Cirlgnano; Secretary. T. that Chief Engineer and Captain said Peters. Small beefs came up from they could do nothing about It. Few steward. Delayed saUing at Rotter­ minor beefs which were straightened dam also came up. No beefs. Ship's out. Some dfspUted overtime, no fund—$42.50. To check on all over­ beefs. Motion ; made and carried to time to be sure It is correct at pay­ accept., jjhd ,concur . with communica- off. Short of some supplies in steward tiohs from headquarter*. hloUon made department. . : �Jan. t, USr SEAFARERS STIIL CHiMItT (Ittfamlan), aa^tambar 11—cnalrtnani P. Hartiharn; Sacratary/ K. Nawmann. No beefa. Bhlp'a fund—S10.97. Motloii made and carried to accept recent communicatlona from headquartera. Ship's tecretsry-reparter elected. Engine room door to be kept closed at all times. Return cups to pantry and keep li­ brary clean and return all books. August 15—Chairman< P. Hartshorni Secretary, E. Hagan. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Ship's fund—$10.57. Messroom chairs needed badly. SEAMAR (Calmar), September Chairman, L. Williams; Secretary, J. Clarke, Deck department foc'sles were not painted, shortage of paint. It was suggested that older members teach new members fundamentals of shipboard life and the proper way to water in ehower_ being too hot. Dis­ cussion held on t>UP wage agreement. ALICE BROWN (Bloofflfleld), Octo­ ber •—Chairman, B. Parks; Secretary, C. Fester. Ship's delegate elected. New washing machine and electric iron were supplied. Motion made and carried to accept communications from headquarters, as read. No beefs. Discussion held on piUow cases being too small. It was sugested that new sheets be put aboard. Steward re­ quested suggestions from crewmem­ bers regarding menus. CALMAR (Calmar), October 10 — Chairman, H. Will; Secretary, J. Edin. Repair lists have been made up and handed in. Ship's fund—$17.86. Some disputed overtime, no beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and con­ cur with communications from head­ quarters. All linen laying around foc'sle to be turned in. All cups to be brought back to messhall. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), October 4—Chairman, T. Clark; Sec­ retary, W. Wade. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and con­ cur with communications from head­ quarters. Ship's delegate elected. It was suggested that peppers are not taken out of jars with hands. Dele­ gates to settle disputes with patrol­ man. Springs on beds still not re­ paired. TRINITY (Cartas), October 5—Chair­ man, E. Goodwin; Secretary, J. Gugls. conduct themselves, as Union mem­ bers. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Octo­ ber 14—Chairman, W. Brabham; Sec­ retary, M. Watson. Captain's authority to hold draw for over 5 days was questioned. Repair list was compiled. Communications from headquarters accepted and concurred. SUZANNE (Bull Line), October 13— Chairman, R. Broomhaad; Secretary, C. Rhodes, No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Discussion held on welfare plan. VENTURA (Trans Oceanic Marine), October 18—Chairman, R. Newell; Sec­ retary, J. Jaffe. This vessel is sched­ uled to go into lay-up. Ship's fund— $7.47. Man hospitalized at Aruba. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Oc­ tober 5—Chairman, E. HIM; Secretary, E. Eshotels. Painting to be done. No beefs. Delayed sailing is being dis­ puted. Motion made and carried to post, read, accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Deck delegate to see proper authority thiit lockers should be repaired. DEL AIRES (Mississippi), October 12 —Chairman, T. Tucker; Secretary, H. Guenther. All matters aboard ship are . in good shape at present. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communica­ tions from headquarters. Discussion held on welfare benefits. DEL RIO (Mississippi), October 3— Chairman, D. Ramsay; Sacratary, J. Ecclcs. Letter regarding radio fre­ quencies from N. Y. was shown to operator, he agrees to cooperate. Washing machine to be repaired, to refer this to patrolman. Motion made and carried regarding confusion as to whether or not Electrician is re­ quired to make mechanical repairs on washing machine and crews re­ frigerator. Need more fresh vege­ tables and fruit. Steward to notify patrolman regarding amount of fruit and vegetables, if they are not suffi­ cient the Hail will be notifled. Crew requests more groceries. INES (Bull Lines), October 11 — Chairman, V. Swanson; Secretary, C. Taylor. To check overtime before pay-off. No beefs. Ship's fund— $42.50. Discussion held on night lunch and on milk in foreign. Ship's Slop Chest and ship's fund discussed. MASSMAR (Calmer), October 9— Chairman, J. Gallagher; Secretary, J. Elehenberg. Ship is in good shape. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with recent communications from headquarters. Ship's delegate to see Captain about painting rooms and to sec port agent about having locker made of wood Installed in all rooms while ship is in shipyard, metal ones are too lioisy. Steward department given vote of thanks. -a MOJAVE (Trant-Ocaanle Marine), October 2—Chairman, W. O'Connor; Secretary, R. Triche. Most repairs were completed for this trip. Two men left ship to go to hospital. Few hours disputed overtime, no beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Discussion held on sougeeing passageway and on food. Motion made to paint foc'sles. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), October 14—Chairman, E, Moyd; Secretary, P. Capo. Everything running smooth. Motion made and carried to accept and toncur with communications from headquarters. Crew messman request­ ed that crewmembers try to cooperate to keep messhall cleaner than It has been. ALCOA PILGRIM—(Alcoa), October 14—Chairman, F. Crumpler; Secre­ tary, J. McLaughlin. Chief Mate to get new screens for ports as needed. Ship's fund contains $6.75. ^o beefs, some disputed overtime. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. To see boarding patrolman about cold To have some overtime clarified by boarding patrolman. No beefs. Mo­ tion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Discussion held about sick messman. After a vote was taken it was decided to have him sleep and eat amidship as his condition is un­ certain, as to whether or not he has a contagious disease. QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Tankship), October 8—Chairman, S. Johnson; Sec­ retary, C. Magnan. Ship's delegate and treasurer elected. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with recent communications from head­ quarters. Motion made and carried to have patrolman check on steward stores to make sure that company sends all stores that were ordered. Discussion held on safety measures to be taken on board after vessel gets underway with cargo of gasoline from Aruba. ROBIN WENTLEY (Robin Lines), October 9—Chairman, F. Cridcr; Sec­ retary, C. Mathews. All \ beefs with steward settled. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and con­ cur with communications from head­ quarters. Motion made and carried to see patrolman about getting 't-rew choice of US or local money in draws in African ports. Ice box to be kept closed after 6 PM. Steward explained that canned juices were withheld and fresh fruit could be used. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Oc­ tober 9—Chairman, E. Johnson; Sec­ retary, A. Wilson. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and con­ cur with communications from head­ quarters. Letter of newscast was read by ship's delegate. Radio operator win cooperate. Discussion on welfare plan and its procedure. ' AMPAC CALIFORNIA (Trant-OcoanIc), October 7—Chairman, V. Warflald; Secretary, O. Ergle. Ship's delegate spoke about washing machine and cof­ fee urn. No beefs. Steward depart­ ment given a vote of thanks. Cups to be returned. -To see Captain about alternating fire and boat driU. Stew­ ard department to take care of recrea­ tion room and engine and deck de­ partments to take care of laundry. ANTINOUS (Waterman), September 11—Chairman, R. C. Meloy; Secretary, L. Blanehard. Everything in good shape, few hours disputed overtime. No beefs. Vote of thanks to steward department. Ship's delegate reported that two men took too much time off and will be reported to patrolman. Motion made and carried to support ship's delegate in this matter. ARIZPA (Pan-Atlantic), October >— Chairman, A. Rudnlckl; Secretary, 0. Nunn. Everything running smoothly, no beefs. Ship's secretary-reporter elected. Few hours disputed over­ time. foc'sles to be painted out next trip. Vote of thanks to Deck Dept. for painting out steward dept. foc'slo. To cheek medical supplies aboard ihip and in engineroom. In foreign ports all longshoremen are to be kept out of messhall. HIGH POINT VICTORY (Bull Lines), October 9—Chairman, E. Flowors; Sacrotary, G. P. McCartnoy. Few hours^ disputed overtime, no beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and con­ cur with communications from head­ quarters. Laundry and washing ma­ chine to be kept clean at all times. Night lunch to be improved. NEVA WEST (Bloomfleld), Septem­ ber 4—Chelrmen, K. WInsleyi Secre­ tary, J. RIelly. Brother Teodero Gon­ zales, G-568 was drowned in Bremen. Germany. Coast Guard came aboard in Antwerp to investigate alleged fight with company watchman. SEATRAiN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Chm'n, P. Brady; Sec'y, O. Keddy. One man missed ship In Texas City. Ship's fund contains $3.50. Engineers doing work of unlicensed crewmem­ bers to be settled by boarding patrol­ man. Motion mado and carried to accept and concur with communica­ tion from headquarters. Motion made and carried that negotiating commit­ tee have it put in agreement that watertenders tend steam. No milk coming aboard until just before saUIng time. Question on on quality of food being lent, aboard. To hp referred to boardifiS'patrolinallf,' J J.|IM!IUI|U IOC Pate Thlrteep Stowaways Are Back In Season The first icy blasts of winter traditionally mark the beginning of a gay winter cmist season, when well-loaded tourists step out to t^t their sea-legs and liquor capacity. Some of the travelers don't always have the price of an ocean outing, but th^ sea and distant lanc^ beckon them alt the same. This inevitably Puritan Trio At Ease In Venezuela leads to a rash of stowaways, when free riders are flushed out of cramped hiding places of every description. The stowaway will travel any­ thing from the plushest ocean liner to the dingiest freighter; the mode of travel Is seldom as Important «s the destination. SIU ships have recently been distinguished by the presence of a couple of un­ scheduled traveiers. Inone case, Waterman's Warrior had no less than four stowaways aboard on the run from Piraeus, Greece, to Beirut, Leb­ anon. Bohn "We sure fat­ Seafarers off the Alcoa Puritan relax with a few "cool ones" tened them up as they ate plenty at seamen's club in Caripito, Venezuela. Pictured (I to r) for the ten days they were on are Thomas Tolido, FWT; Jesus Fernandez, OS, and Bias board," Richard E. Bohn, ship's Torres, FWT. The respite seems to be a welcome one. reporter, commented. The quartet was eventually unloaded at Izmir, Turkey, and sent home again de­ spite a good try. Unannounced Callers Bull Line's Hilton and Suzanne both were visited by unannounced The boys on the Arizpa seem to have had their licks in callers on recent trips, who wound Germany after three consecutive trips there, but you can bet up subject to the tender mercies of US Customs for their trouble any­ the frauleins exacted plenty of tribute in the process. way. One Seafarer on the Hilton Two of the gang, steward^ Dave Nunn and another man both during and off duty and has discovered a man about two days the weight to out of San Juan, according to from the galley personnel, prove it. He Joshua M. Lundy, reporter, on tht went overboai'd altogether on the claims he's the way north. last trip out. Out of the 9,000-odd only bosun in the On the Suzanne, however, the souls In Brunshuttelkoog, at the SIU with a book route was a bit different. The southern end of the Kiel Canal, Hoyie on how stowaway here was found on an they found their lifeniates and left of to pop popcorn," outbound voyage from New York there hog-tied, tongue-tied and Olvera states. to San Juan. Apparently it was engaged. F u r t hermore, getting a little too cold in the Big Bremerhaven was fine also, hut thanks to steward Town for him, as New York gen­ at least the hoys got away un­ Nunn.and D. C erally is the Mecca for ail visitors, Collins scathed. Lyman, chief regardless of their'travel arrange­ Other news from the ship, ac­ cook, "the gulls north of Hatteras ments. cording to a "homesteader," M. L. never hother us. These two can Olvera, centers on the large really whip up a menu, with amounts of calories consumed and hominy gi-lts, corn hread, blackcreated on the northern European eyed peas, red beans and rice as run. the main entries ... A poor Yan­ Bosun Ben "Big Ben" Collins is kee hasn't got a chance, but Dave one of {he chief beneficiaries In makes up for it by cutting every­ this regard, who "excels in eating body's hair free of charge." Cupid Hits Arizpa; Galley Will Never Be The Same Xo-rHBuJS DEL SUD NEVE TAKES BA SQUAD, 5-1 Boasting a flexible line-up that enabled infielders to jump in and pitch scoreless ball on the mound, the Del Sud baseball "Rebels" once again left their mark on Buenos Aires with a 5-1 win over the Gimnasia y Esgrima. The victory maintained the their only one of the game. the game on the bench. Others on cruise ships' lead in the base­ team, Sidelined throughout the contest the winning squad were: Charles ball rivalry with the Gimna­ was ace pitcher Bill Sistrunk, who Norris, 2b: Jack Stewart, catcher; sia which has raged for years down was out with a sore arm. Johnny Justin Wolf, OF; Joe Suarez, SS, in the Argentine capital. But the "Fireball" Mitchell also rode out and Sam Marineiio, RF. Rebels" will have to repeat their performance on the next trip south in order to hold the edge over their- Edifor, Latin adversaries. SEAFARERS LOG. Managed by Maurice "Duke" moved into the 675 Fourth Ave., Duet, pilot's slot, the Brooklyn 32, NY 'Rebels" hunched ail their runs in I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please the second and put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) third innings and coasted the rest of the way honje. NAME Credit for the win was split bet w e e n Richard STREET ADDRESS • ••••• Chaisson, who Romoio handled left field, STATE ZONE and Vic Romoio, who picked up the CITY pitching chores in the second inn­ ing after starting the game at first Signed base. He replaced Duet who, fol­ lowing a shaky start, saw it was not TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change his day. Romoio proved effective of address, please give your foimer address below: for seven innings, then was relieved in the ninth to let John Guerino, 3rd baseman, have a whirl at it.' ADDRESS .'iNrOiS AV Guerino >^retitecr;- the- tside hul) i an [ r-ITV .S':..'l, i vA'Ll'c.' " * CTATC' ' ' error pi^ildiited a ruh CITY Hv,I.. •i •—-1 �Pagre Fourtec SEAFARERS Thanksi;iving On Ames Victory Finds LOG News Timely, Unbiased To the Editor: In October I sent a change of address for the SEAFARERS LOG and although service to my home has stopped I haven't received any copies at my new address. I miss the news as I am at the Pacific Proving Grounds of the Atomic Energy Commission and have always found the LOG not only up to date maritime union-wise biit also full of an Looking* pretty pleased about their Thanksgiving dinner, both from the eating and serving end, are Seafarers (seated, I to r) Clyde Smith, AB; L. Jackson, oiler and engine dele­ gate; standing, H. Del Croix, steward; Dan Frazier, pantry­ man, and Y. C. McMillian, MM, aboard the Ames Victory. The photo was sent in by Frank Fullbright from far-off Istan­ bul, Turkey. OroBagsAn ^Eulongo^ —But What Is It? Winding their way up and down the West African coast, Seafarers aboard the Del Oro are apparently getting in some seatyne along with quite a few sidetrrps inland both for the anglers and the game hunters,-* of J. Touart,'bosun, J. One party, however, seems consisted Reed, DM, and Chief Mate West. to have come up with quite a "It was something they will re­ wm rarity in hunting trophies, judging from the reception given to queries about "the thing" by "experts" in New York. According to Paul L. Whitlow, ship's reporter, this intrepid party of hunters ventured into the jun­ gle of Portuguese West Africa while the ship was in the port of Lobito, about 250 miles south of the capital of Luanda on the coast. When they came back, they had "eulongo, six gazelles and a eulongiere . . . We all enjoyed eulongo steak . .. It was very tasty . , Whit­ low reported. Uncertain as to the identity of the "eulongo," a Touart LOG staffer checked with no less an authority than the New York Zoological Society (Bronx Zoo) and the Mu­ seum of Natural History. But the queries struck them as cold as the weather outside. The "eulongo" may taste fine in West Africa but they'll have a hard time proving it in New York because none of the local "experts" on such matters ever heard of one. Further inquiries into various dictionaries and encyclopedias also struck a blank. The game world awaits breathlessly while the Oro crew goes on contentedly chomp­ ing "eulongo" steak. The hunting party that corralled the wayward sirloin, incidentally. Burly T¥} member for a long time," Whitlow added, just for a clincher. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Success James H. Johnson There's a mountain hidden by clouds And the trail is covered with snow. The trees are gnarled and worn And the journey upward is slow. There are many lost trails on the mountain Each follows a different plan; To stay on the right trail. And go upward. Is truly the test of a man. There are many signs to betray you And many wild ones to lure. But don't forget the long trail behind Nor the pleasant things lying before. Of all who begin the Few ever reach the For they who fall by Are only the foolish long climb peak. the wayside and weak. Success is the top of that mountain And life is the long, long trail. And it isn't who you are— But what you are. That tells in the end— Win or fail! letters To The Editor AH letters to the editor for publication 4n the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the./writer, blames will be withheld upon request. unbiased report on the mari­ time industry that is most.im­ portant to a seaman. My sincere thanks for any, action you may take on my re­ quest. William A. Wood (Ed. note: Copies of the LOG will be sent to^you regularly from noto on.) 4« Jan. «. 195C LOG 4> The Sea Plays To The Lookout To the Editor: Lookout duty is normally per­ formed on that minute portion of the ship known as the bow. Alone there on the blackest of nights a man can easily become aware of the strangeness that only the sea possesses. She never sleeps; she merely dozes off momentarily until the winds, currents and tides urge her into activity again. Concen­ tration on the immense sea be­ low and about him can evoke fear and respect from the most unimpressionable seaman. Behind you lies the warmth and comfort of the vessel, that little moving world consisting of some forty men, while out over the bow lies an linbordered darkness of nothingness. "Noth­ ing there," you say, "only the night." The sea, however, bids you to listen, and a moment's concentration overwhelms the senses. The body senses the gentle rolling as she lifts the ship's bow slowly with her powerful swells and then softly lowers your small world to meet her next pressure. A blackness against a dark gray suggests a union of sea and sky, but in reality one feels himself at the mercy of this unseen force. * Life and Movement All around there is life .and movement, as white caps wink briefly and die, whale-shaped Guesa Whol swells loom momentarily and are cut against the bow, and the myriad flashing of phosphorescense in the bow-wave seem like barrels of diamonds spilling on black velvet. The senses whir with the sound of the sea as she sighs and rustles incessantly, heaving and breathing with the gentle wind ail around. Strange music, indeed; demanding little atten­ tion to weave its spell as it is played in this limitless setting. Little has been seen, but here In a few moments an eternity has been sensed. 4) 4) Thesa are my impressions from an intercoastal trip on the Seamar last year, while heading up the coast to the Pacific Northwest. I wonder if they ring a bell With others. Norman Maffie 4> 4> 4< Gl To Pick Up Sailing Career in the line of entertainment, but most of the boys seem to enjoy the facilities of the Seamen's Club. Personally I can't go along with the set-up there, 4)ut most of the'boys seemed to be pleased with it and that is-what counts. I would also like to say that I found one of the swellest bunch of guys bar none on the SS Liberty Flag. This ship crewed out of the SIU hall in Baltimore and all hands were excellent bearers of the SIU banner. In closing I would like to add that I'm personally looking forward to a grand and prosper­ ous 1956, as I'm sure ail of us are, with the best and greatest seafaring union. Bill Hulihand Lauds^SiU Help In United Strike To the Editor: It is my hope that you will print this letter in the LOG in To the Editor: order that the hearty thanks of Not only does this close out all Flight Engineers around the 1955, but it also closes out my world can be sent to all Sea­ most unfortunate hitch with the farers around the world for the Army. wonderful support given to us This month marks my eight- by the Seafarers International -eenth month in the Far Ea.st Union during our strike on and also ray last. I would like United Air Lines. . to take this opportunity to ex­ Our ipembers learned a great press my wholehearted thanks deal from the Seafarers and we to the editors and staff of the have a great respect for your LOG who have made (t possible fine organization. We shall never for me to receive the paper all - forget the help you gave us dur­ these long months of confine­ ing our eight-week strike. ment. William D. Kent, President Through their efforts, I have Flight Engineers Int'l Ass'n, been able to keep abreast with AFL-CIO every gain and action in our 4> 4i> 4' Union. I wish to thank all of them very much and I hope that next year will be an-even greater year for' all hands. With the combined efforts of all there can To the Editor: Please extend my warmest be no limit to our forward thanks to ail the SIU brothers strides. These past two unfortunate who came to my aid once again years were not exactly the worst recently when I needed blood years of my life, but they were donations for my latest opera­ far from being the best. Still I tion. I know there is no vay I can think I have been a lot more fortunate than the average sea­ really thank them for their man who has kindness on my behalf but I do been obligated want them to know that I shall to heed the never forget their generosity. As you know, I am back at St. call of duty. Since I com- Vincent's Hospital in New York pleted my for another in a long series of operations which I hope will be eight weeks of basic training my last. Best wishes to all for I have been the New Year. Joseph Pilutis a member of the A r m y's 4l' 4^ 4< Hulihand Harbor Craft Division. Small boats aren't ex­ actly my line, but they're close enough to it to carry me through To the Editor: with ease. We are an SIU family and just Some of the Army's would-be recently went into the hotel seamanship would give the aver­ business in New Orleans. Any age bosun and mate heart fail­ attention you can give us in the ure but as in most cases a few LOG would be very helpful. carry the load of many. The name of our place is the Here in this picturesque port Terminal Hotel, at 837 Baronne of Inchon, I had the pleasure of St. We have private rooms, playing host to so many SIU with hot and cold water, and ships that space alone wouldn't can assure a comfortable stay permit me to begin to name for SIU members at reasonable them all. daily, weekly or monthly rates. There is littie or nothing here Mrs. Ruby Williams Appreciates Aid Of Blood Donors Opens New Hotel In New Orleans By Bernard Seaman �SEAFARERS Jan. 6, 1956 Paffc Fifteen LOG '55 Was Banner Year For All Seafarers (Continued from page 2) Seafarers are urged to send the LOG the addresses of places throughout the world where SlU men congregate an^ copies of the LOG would be welcomed. Natl Un. Seamen, Mill Dam, So. Shields Co. Deerham, England American Bar Lime Street Liverpool, England Radio Off. Union 37 Ingreboume Gardens Upminster, Essex, England Seamen Maritime House Oldtown, Clapham London SW 4, England Mr. G. A. Price 34-A Kingsdown Parade Bristol 2, England Custom House Hotel 277 Victoria Dock East Dock 16 London, England Navigators & Engineers Off. Union 78 Leadenhail St. London EC 3, England Oceatf Club • James Street Liverpool, England Natl Union Seamen Haverlock Club Southampton, England Belgium Belgian Transport Workers Union Seamen's Section 66 Manche Aux Chevaux Antwerp, Belgium Jack Dempsey Bar Londonstravt 29 Antwerp, Belgium Gaarkeuken 113 Albertdok Antwerp, Belgium Jenny Brabants Kappellcstr 311 Hoboken Antwerp, Belgium Cafe Neptune Kaai 10-B Antwerp, Belgliun Gamleanker Cafe Schipper Straat Antwerp, Belgium Charlie's Bar Norderlaan 1000 Antwerp, Belgium The Flying Angel 13 Plaine Van Schoonbek Antwerp, Belgium Germany American Consul Esso House Hamburg, Germany Special Services At East Club Bremen, Germany Zus Kuhwarder Fahre Hafenstrasse 108 Hamburg, St. Pauli, Germany United Seamens Service Fritz Renter Strasse 18 Bremerhaven-Lebe, Germany Schubert Bar Liegnitzstr 38 Bremen, Germany Holland The American Bar NW Niewstraat 18 Amsterdam, Holland Dutch Seamen's Union 323 Heemraadsingcle N Rotterdam, Holland Apostleship of the Sea Stella Maris ; 33 Van Vollenhovonstraat Rotterdam, Iloliand Pacific Bar 23 Sumstraweg Katendrect Rotterdam, Holland Top Hat Bar Oldenbarneveldtstraat Rotterdam, Holland Africa United Seamen's Service 118. Blvd. Du Chayla Casablanca, French Morocco US Consulate Mombasa, Kenya Palace Bar Restaurant Lourenco Marques Portuguestf East Africa Casa Quaresma Av. 18 De Maio, Lourenco Marques Portuguese East Africa US Consulate Beira Portuguese East Africa Minerva Bar Beira Portuguese East Africa US Consulate Lourenco Marques Portuguese East Africa Boston Cafe Capetown, South Africa British Merchant Navy Club Durban, South Africa Flying Angels Seamen's Misson Alfred St. Capetown, South Africa Monasty Hospital Sea Point Capetown, South Africa William Cotts & Co Durban, Port Natal Union of South Africa Seamen's Institute Point Road Durban, South Africa Plantation Hotel Matwara, Tanganyika Terr. South Africa Hotel Splendid Dar-es-Salaam British East Africa Anchor Bar Malinchi Road All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Gilbert M. MiUsap, born Novem­ ber 26, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. Millsap, Baltimore, Md. Cheryl Ann Nelson, born No­ vember 29, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Nelson, Savannah, Ga. Earl M. Minion, bom November 27, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Minton, Mobile, Ala. Santos A. Garcia, born Novem­ ber 17, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Santos Garcia, Galveston, Tex. Ramon Morales, bom November 23, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Morales, New York, NY. Patty D. Jones, born September 28, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat H. Jones, Galveston, Tex. Carol D. Brown, born November 22, 1955. Parents, Mr, and Mrs. George R. Brown, Baltimore, Md. Gina Lee Gambaro, born No­ vember 29, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gambaro, Staten Is­ land, NY. Mildred M. Mabe, born Novem­ ber 20, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin R. Mabe, Mt. Airy, NC. Beatrice Gutierrez, born Decem­ ber 2, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tomas Gutierrez, Galveston, Tex. Donna Ann Laubersheimer, born ^Jovember 29, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Laubersheimer, Springhill, Ala. Ronald Cole Jordon, bom No­ vember 28, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W> Jordon, Savannah, Ga. Deborah Susan Hunt, born De­ cember 5, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hunt, Dorchester, Mass. Joe Ann Richard, born Novem­ ber 3, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Richard, New Orleans, La. Michael George Miller, born October 24, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Miller, New Or­ leans, La. Sharon E. Larkin, born June 27, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Larkin, Brooklyn, NY. William E. Donnelly, born Au­ gust 10, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Donnelly, Ridgewood, NJ. Catherine D. Gasper, born Octo­ ber 8, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antero M. Gasper, Brooklyn, NY. Pamela J. Kaufman, born Octo­ ber 5, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Kaufman, New Orleans, La. Reginald A. Davis, born Decem­ ber 3, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Davis, Mobile, Ala. Linda F. Mc All, born December 6, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Mc All, Pritchard, Ala. The following men who have money due in payment of penal­ ty cargo bonus from Voyage 24 coastwise of the SS Steel Fabri­ cator should apply for same to Room 210, Isthmian Steamship Co., 71 Broadway, New York, N. Y.: James H. Allen. Donald A. Alt, Charles O. Blalock, Norman J. Blanchard, An­ thony F. Bona. Bernard W. Buster. Fortunata Canstantine. Walter H. Cook. Charles J. Copeman. Jr.. Andrew Danke. Howard E. Deltch. Everett A. Delande. Joseph Delgado. Serlo Desasa. Rudolph Evans. Stanislaw Gutowicki. Morris R. King. Thomas W. KeUar. Gearge R. Kosch. Hubert L. Lanier. Lester C. Long. Eutoglo A. Lumbang. Vincent M. MacKelis. Henry Mady. Theodore P. Martens. Marcel Mitchell. Francisco L. Perez. Miguel A. Reyes. William W. Rayes. . JVicolas Souris, George R, Btanley, .Rox Richard J. Wendbtt.' WlUiam- M.Wi^-RoVce Wilkersqn.' ' Toward the end of the year, the Union negotiated additional wel­ fare gains when it won a health and safety fund. Health centers will be established in major ports to give Seafarers physical exam­ inations and prevent disease and physical defects. A safety program is now being developed under joint Union-shipowner auspices with the object of making SIU ships the safest in the industry. Feeding Program Shipboard comforts were dealt with under the SIU's new steward department program. The "to or­ der" feeding system, first launched at the end of 1954, was extended to many more vessels. A rank and file steward department committee drafted a report revamping the operations of the steward depart­ ment. Members of the department are now acting upon the report of all SIU ships. Jobs Increase Job opportunities, always a key issue with the membership, were improved during the year as the Union organized a number of new companies. As a result, shipping in 1955 ran well ahead of 1954 fig­ ures, despite continuation of the Maritime Administration's transfer policy which cost the SIU a num­ ber of ships. , , Important developments took place in the SIU"s relationships with other maritime unions. The NMU's abandonment of the mari­ time hiring hall led to the withdra\»al of the SIU and other AFL maritime unions from the Confer­ ence of American Maritime Unions. The collapse of CAMU left the Maritime Trades Department as the only effectively-functioning spokes­ man for maritime. At the end of the year the MTD had greatly strengthened its position as spokes­ man for American seamen and added to its membership with the affiliation of four more unions, in­ cluding the International Brother­ hood of Teamsters. MTD's new and more significant role was highlighted with the merger of the AFL and CIO. The department was recognized under the merger as the representative of the maritime industry program for maritime was virtually without change merger convention. All in all, it was a good all SIU members. and Its adopted by the year for I Jens J. L. Jensen Contact Miss Elizabeth Hollos, Translation and Immigration Aid Bureau, 55 W. 42 St., Room 1046, New York, NY. John F. French Get in touch with Captain J. Boughman, Isthmian Steamship Co., 71 Broadway, New York, NY. Rudolfo Diaz Contact your family in Los Banos, Laguna, Philippine Islands. They are worried about you and anxious to know your where­ abouts. Mat Bibish Al Keenum Would like to hear from you. Tom Daly, bosun, SS Ocean Nora, c/o Maritime Overseas Corp., 61 Broadway, New York 6. NY. Joseph Schloemer (Bauer) Contact your sister, Mrs. Ann Dierkes, at 5517A Virginia, St. Louis 11, Mo. Malcolm A. MacDonald Your mother is anxious to hear from you.. Alfred Aaava Get in touch with Henry E. Humphrey, 242 Pike St., Cincin­ nati 2, Ohio. Sheldon Midgett Get in touch with Maritime Overseas Corp., 61 Broadway, NY, concerning your wages from the Ocean Nimet. Hq. Baggage Room Moved Seafarers who wish to check their baggage at SIU headquar­ ters in Brooklyn are advised to note the change in the location of the baggage room, which is now in the building behind headquarters. 450 Harrison St. Douglas 26363 2505 1st Ave. BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St SEATTLE Main 0298 Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstem 7-4908 505 Marine Ave. BO,STON 276 State St. WILMINGTON Terminal 4-3131. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 NEW YORK ... 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb 9-6600 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St f C. TannehiU. Acting Agent Capital 7-6558 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St Canadian District Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St HALIFAX. NJB. 128'A HolUs St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 Phones 3-8911 NEW ORLEANS ^523 BienvUle St MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West Lindsey Williams. Agent PLateau 8161 MagnoUa 6112-6113 FORT WILLIAM 118H Syndicate Avo. NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn Ontario Phone; 3-3221 HYacintb 9-6600 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ontario Phone: 5591 Ben Rees. Agent MAdison 2-9834 TORONTO. Ontario ... 272 King St. E. PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. EMpire 4-5719 S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 VICTORIA BC ... 617Vi Cormorant St. Empire 4531 PUERTA de TIERRA PR Pelayo 51—La .* Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. PaciOc 7824 SAN FRANCISCO ... 450 Harrison St Leon Johnson. Agent Douglas 2-5475 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Marty BreitboS. West Coast Representative Phone 6346 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St BAGOTVILLB. Quebec ... 20 Elgin St. E. B. McAuley. Acting Agent Phone 3-1728 Phone: 545 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. raOROLD, Ontario ... 52 St. Davids St. Jeff GiUette. Agent EUiott 4334 CAnal 7-3202 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin SI QUEBEC .... 113 Cote De La Montague Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 Quehee Phone: 2-7078 WILMINGTON. Cfflilt. .. 505 Marine Ave. SAINT JOHN ... 177 Prince WUliani St. Ernest TiUey. Agent Terminal 4-2374 NB Phone; 2-5233 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn SECRETARY-TREASURER Great Lakes pistrict Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ALPENA 133 W Fletcher J. Algina. Deck C. Simmons. Joint Phone: 1238W J. Vslpian. Eng. W. Hall. Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint BUFFALO. NY 180 Main SL Phone: Main 1-014T SUP t.'LEVELAND ... 7.34 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Cleveland 7391 HONOIULU 16 Merchant St. 1038 3rd St. Phone 5-8777 DETROIT Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 PORTLAND 811 SW Clay St. UULUTH 531 w Michigan SL CApital 3-4336 Phone- Melrose 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3361 E. 92nd St Phone: Essex 5-241* SIU, A&G District m1 SAN raANClSCO �T SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • w i£" A serious threat to Seafarers and all union members has crept upon the American scene in the form of the so-called "right to work" laws now. in effect in 18 states. These laws are frauds on the working people of those states and are menaces to all workingmen in the country. Here are the facts on "right to work" and what you con do ... E IGHTEEN states now have the socalled "right to work" laws, which ban the union shop or any other type of union security from a contract no mat­ ter what the wishes of the union, the em­ ployees or the employer. |8' r W. I The way the law works fs this: It is okay to join a union (this isn't illegal yet) and It's okay to hold an election and if the majority votes for the union, it is recognized as the representative of all the employees (just plain democracy), but the union cannot sign a contract which requires all the workers in the unit to join and pay dues to the union which represents them. At the same time, however, the union cannot, by law, refuse to represent the persons who don't pay dues or belong to the union. In other words, the law makes it illegal for the union to demand support I'-1 from all workers to the union but also makes it illegal for the union not to haiidle grievances and win improvements for those who refuse to join the union. Would Lead To Anarchy . Translate this set-up to our form of goverment and this is what you'd have: States where, say, most people are Dem­ ocrats and they control the government, the Republicans would not be required to pay taxes or obey the laws passed by the .state government, yet the government would have to give them all the services ^™ ^^ Tfce 'Right to Work I I I I I I >• ^ of government: police protection, fire, courts, etc. Thus, to avoid taxes, in a very short time all the Democrats would move to Re­ publican states and all the Republicans would move to Democratic states and there would. be no taxes paid by anyone and complete chaos would result. It sounds silly, yet that's the reasoning behind the "right to work" law. The "right ts work" law — despite its fancy title—gives no 1>ne the right to work and gives no freedom to the worker other than to "free" him of his right to a strong union. The "nght to work" law is obviously no good for the working man. What good, then, is the law to the per­ sons who support it? It doesn't increase indivdual incomes be­ cause in these states the avenge income is far below the national average. It doesn't bring lower prlCes because a Westinghouse washing machine or a bag of groceries is practically the same in At­ lanta as it is in Chicago. It doesn't provide more taxes to im­ prove health, housing and education. Doesn't Win Industry It doesn't bring new industry to an area because the biggest considerations in choos­ ing a new site are market conditions and raw material resources. Moreover, low wage areas are not considered good market conditions. A "right to work" law likewise does not Kv;: I'-"" ^ •• r;• • lessen strikes; statistics prove that adoption of "right to' work" laws did not have any significant effect on the number of strikes in a state. There is only one reason why the "right to work" law is .sought. A weak union is always on the defensive and is in no posi­ tion to bargain effectively for wages and benefits. Businessmen, legislators, lobbyists and large number of business firms and Indus triallsts" have contributed "several thou sand dollars" apleee to fight the laws guar-; anteeing rights to union members. Here are a few more of these outfits; Na­ tional Economic Council, which has been' given money by such organizations and in­ dividuals as Gulf Oil, Monsanto Chemical Vick Chemical, Lammot DuPont, Irene DuPont, Lone Star Cement Co. and tl • Texas Co. Head of this outfit is Merwi. K. Hart, who in 1950 advocated the abol" lion of the US Supreme Court because was "dedicated to socialism." Others are: Cecil B. DeMille's Politic! " Freedom Foundation, Jobs, Inc., Souther States Industrial Council and a hundrcf! other "citizens committees." Gird For Action This month state legislatures will again be in session and the phony fronts will all other supporters of these laws are offer­ swing into action in their attempt to do ; ing to sacrifice the working people of their job in the 30 remaining free states. Their? state to low wages, non-union working con­ is a long-range goal, fbr their fondest hope ditions and generally poor living standards. Thus, not only is the worker hurt, but likewise the small businessman and the farmer and everyone interested in a ro­ bust, healthy economy. The only beneficiary is a small group of low-wage, anti-union employers. ^ Powers Behind Lawmakers These fellows are too subtle to come right out and push for these bills so they form phony fronts, write up the kind of law they want and have one of their pals in the state is to bring about the perfect (to them) un­ legislature introduce it and push it through. ion: no strikes, no rules, no contracts, no In fact, in Utah, the "right to work" bill security, hardly any wages and no members. was introduced and led through to passage As trade unionists who know the import­ by a legislator who was also attorney for ance of union security and a strong union. the phony front outfit. Seafarers and their families are urged to A recent eomer in the field of phony write their state legislators now and urge fronts is the "National Right to Work Com­ that they work toward repeal of the "right mittee," headed by none other than former to work" law (if their state now has such a Congressman Fred A. Hartley, eo-author of law) or take a firm stand to protect the the Taft-Hartley Aet. In a letter solieiting citizens against any such legislation being businessmen to join. Hartley wrote that "a adopted In their state. fcifc: ' V v>- - %r' SEAFARERS INIERNATIONAl IIMON .y, m-, fe'-.kr:' • k-k' ^ • •' Map skews the 18 states that now have "right to work" laws, which deny their workingmen and women the right to union security. Attempts are now being made to push for similar anti-labor laws in bther states.* " ' Atlantic & Gulf District • AEL-OO �SEAPARIRS LOO—2ii4 SMtlen-Jamiary «. 19S« •' ": • -i • ^ \ fc"-'' •, : ' • .•; is" \ ,• f. ".-> i';, r ' •' • > : > . • :^: s .' ' . •} : \ CONSTITUTION J.i 'i'i. •-f \ . Seafarers International Union • A&G District • AFL-CIO EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • Protection of the rights and privileges gmranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. / . • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, . any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member _ and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers ivill stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. The SIU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of • trade union democracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from membits of Congress. Senator Herbert H. Lehman, NY; "It is greatly encourag­ ing to know that responsible unions such as yours are not ceasing their attempts to fur­ ther rights of their members, both within the unions ana as part of the total national economy. I find particularly praiseworthy the Statement of Principles and the Declaration of Rights con­ tained in the beginning of your constitution." Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: "... I have iooked over the constitution and off­ hand it would appear to be eminently fair and Just. I »• was particularly interested in the fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of your organization." Senator James E. Murray, Montana: ."I am particularly impressed by the provisions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the traditional American rights to represen­ tation, cross-examination, and confrontation by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn in the spirit of democratic trade unionism." Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an ex­ tremely democratic one and I am impressed with the em­ phasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee . . ." Representative Robert H. Moliohan, West Va.: "I am particularly impressed by tho provisions dealing with trial and appeal; they are certain­ ly in the best American tra­ dition. Placing the burden of proof on the accuser and guaranteeing the accused representation, cross-examination and an opportunity to be confronted by his accuser should guard against irre­ sponsible, unjust punish­ ment." Senator Harley Kilgore, West Va.: "The requirements . . . that the membership shall participate in the making of every decision and policy seems to me to be a healthy and effective method of main­ taining democracy.. •I •vr ->i;-ft:r;'-.:v,' - t' •. - " f. '•^s^--' •^1 •. ^y- V • U; • ' s>f!.vj-j • rti so.Vf!'.) 3rl( ri IM m 'y �Supplementary—^Page Two (;. • >• ' CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union • A&G District • AFL-CIO S-ii.: fraction of the membership, that the absent members, PREAMBLE We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded the value and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH who are present may act for and in the interest of all, AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermeif of North we have adopted this constitution. America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION OF RIGHTS the following principles: In order to form a more perfect union, we members Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ in the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ men to receive their employment through their own fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: ^ Government. In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall That it is the right of each member to receive fair and ' just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men rest. Next, IS the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ ful manner by those in command. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing .-it our inalienable rights, we sea and other workers of all countries in these obligayons are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ mand, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ ing due care and diligence in the performance of the tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assist­ based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind ance to our employers in caring for their gear and that most of our members are migratory, that their duties property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: carry them all over the world, that their rights musUand To use our influence individually and collectively for the shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ members of the Union to be inalienable: r ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the No member .shall be deprived of any of the rights or United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. II To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to maintain the knoyrledge of and interest in maritime No one shall deprive him of that right. III kffairs. Every member shall have the right to nominate himself To assist seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing for, and to hold, office in this Union. IV the Brotherhood of the Sea. No member shall be deprived of^his membership with­ To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever out due process of the law of this Union. No member possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conducf as a Union apd as individuals shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the so as to make^ seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the tions from any place, where the majority might othetwisd' meet to act, that meetings ean be attehded'lby bnlj^ a' Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the. accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial cdmmittee of his brother Union members. VI No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VII A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth In the Constitution of the Union. VIII The powers not delegated to the officials and job holders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members, CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND GENERAL POWERS This Union shall be known as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America," Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ tive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ wise specified in this Constitution. This Union shall, at all times, protect and maintain its juri.sdiction over all work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as sedmen now perfprm. ARTICLE II AFFILIATION This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ mitted to membership in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vole of the membership. Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. No candidate shall be granted membership until he has taken the following oath of obligation: •OBLIGATION-" -'r plfedgb' tW^honoi- is mtihrthat 1 wiU be faltbful'Ao �SnpplementaiT'—Pagre Three "Ifala Union, and that 1 will worig for its interest and will look upon every member aa my brother; that 1 will not work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all orders of the Union. I promise that I will never reveal the proceedings of the Union to its injury or to persons not entitled to know it And if I break this promise. I ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship and acquaintance. SO HELP ME GOD!" Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar­ rears in dues, or more than three months in arrears in as­ sessments ot' unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments or unpaid fines. This time shall not run: (a) While a member is actualiy participating in a strike or iockout. <b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS Hospital. (c) While a member is-under an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union, (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for -reinstatement within UO days after dischai ge from the Armed Forces. <e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American fiag merchaol ves.sel. Section 4. A majority tote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall .not run. It shall be the right of any member-to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ gard to the application of Section 3. in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the memberShip. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be remitted where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, riilings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings. Section 9. Only members in good standing shall be al­ lowed to vote. ARTICLE IV REINSTATEMENT Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ mitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VI RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members may retire from membership by paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be issued upon re­ quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ plishes these payments and request. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ riod of retirement, except thjit a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of foi-feiture of bis right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as ail assessments accruing.and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six (6> months, the required pay­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and ail assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his membership'book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. -• 8eetion,4. A membeti.jbq -^iKiiirefq^pt may be restored to meq^b^^lffp .ffter f pesiod .qf jrp>|ira;ng^ Iqr majority vote of the membership. SeetioB 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the day as of which the retirement card is issued. ARTICLE Vn SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section 1. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be govemedt in this order, by: (a) The Constitution (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the SecretaryTreasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by majority vote of the membership to be held during the month of August in any election year, as set forth more particularly in Article X, Section 1-D. Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Patrolmen, as prorided for herein, and the Port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's Port Offices are located. Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine, or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall be in accordance iwith custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ partment to another except by express approval as evi­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE VIII ATLA'NTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS, AND PATROLMEN Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. ARTICLE IX OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman (B) Delegaten (C) Committee Members of: (a) Auditing Committee (b) Trial Committee (c) Quarterly Financial Committee <d) Appeals Committee (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ tution. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS, AND OTHER ELECTED JOB HOLDERS Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ ficer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b> He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. (c) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound account­ ing and bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures: the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port ».r otherwise. He shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the financial operations of the Union for the previous week. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considera­ tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insime observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Secretary-freasurer shall designate the num­ ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of New York, New Orleans, Mobile, and Baltimore may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the activities of all Ports. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of every election year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the member­ ship a pre-balloting report. This report shall recommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (e> The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port ^|>e Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of bis. powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies, of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted' by a majority vote of -he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ tion, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties elsev/here described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lav/fully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the Secretary-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ tions set forth in this Constitution. (j) Immediately after assuming office, the SecretaryTreasurer shall designate one of the Assistant SecretaryTreasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ capacity. This designation may be changed from time to time. These designations shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a vacancy in the office of Secretagy-Treasurer, as set forth in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman shall be fiUed by the Secretary-Treasurer by temporary appointment except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of a replacement, or postponement cf a vote to a later date, by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall remain in effect until a vote is taken. (1) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and all measures, and employ such means, which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and public affairs. Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be determined as follows: That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes in the last regular election shall be the first in line of succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes in that election. The next in the line of succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest number of votes. The Port Agents of the said Ports shall also be deemed to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the latter's duties as the latter may direct. (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote in that body. Section 3. Port Agents (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administratipn of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ diction. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his Port, be responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise. for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under his in­ structions. shall open each Port meeting^ and shall deter­ mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein shall permit the Port Agent to otherwise act as chairman of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a majority vote of the- members present at the said Port Meeting. (f) Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman to such Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, regardless of the departmental designation under which the Patrolman was elected. (h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions, affiliation with which has been properly permitted. (i) The. foregoing is in addition to those other duties prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Section 4. Port Patrolmen Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties are assigned to them by the Port Agent Section 5. Meeting Chairmen (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the prodding officer of the paeeting, shall, keep order under of .order provided for, irpm ,time .to time, by ,a majdrity vote of the nxembersbip and. if none, ^en bg^ �SH fri'' \ ' '1! rtrl Supplementary—^Page Four such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership in each Port. (b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote oniy in the event of a tie. ' (O The meeting chairman shall not permit the discussion of any religious subject. Section 6. Delegates (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. (b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the convention. Section 7. Committees (a) Auditing Committee The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in writing, certify or refuse to certify said report. The Auditing Committee for the Port Where Headquarters is located shall also audit the Secretary-Treasurer's financial report, to which the same rules as to certification and refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ tirety shall then be presented to the membership with action thereon to be taken as per a majority Vote of the membership. (b) Trial Committee The Trial Committee shall conduct trials of persons charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the re­ quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a quarterly (thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ ommendations. Members of this Committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ rate findings. 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shjill be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and recommendations. 3. Ail Port Agents are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc.. by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. 4 No report shall be considered as complete without an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged . with the selection of such an accountant, who must be certified under state law. 5 Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. (d> Appeals Committee 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adop'^d by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee _1 The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of this Union are involved. 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem­ bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ ommendations and submit them to the membership at a regular or a special meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for itselt provided permission by a majority vote of the membership has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ ommendations. together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the said report and recommendations to be submitted to the membership of the Union at the eariiest subsequent regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations. » and may submit interim reports and recommendations, in the same manner above set forth. 4 In no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ tee obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ ner. without the approval of the membership of the Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ ship 5 A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority. Its evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ tion and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ ing on all members and other persons affiiated with this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership may repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or ail of a strike plan. ARTICLiE XI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS, UNION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana jobs shall be held for a term of fwo years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the fTnion, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shaP be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. Section 4. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union ehail be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business,-or other venture in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, i Instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS, PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman, provided: ' (a) He has at least three (3) years of sea time aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this sea time must be in that de­ partment, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of sea time aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and (c) He,has been in continuous good standing in the Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his nomination, and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected oi appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to held such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the letter's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ lowing: (a) .The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c) His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship ' (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election year Sert'cs 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting after September *lth of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six members In attendance at the meeting, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ able to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec­ retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at Headquarters Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall Immediately so lnt6 session. It shall determine whether the person Ls submitted his application correctly and possesses the SeLsLrT qualifications. The Committee shall prepare . report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he Is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the todIngs of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ ing after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the Bulletin Board in each port. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the menv bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event, the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedure. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so-prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting dates thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ rate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the, ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shaU immediately execute and return, to the Secretai y-Treasurer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancles shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at Headquarters. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman. Rnnil ?n "ay vote, without displaying his Union r an appropriate notaI, ^ u*)? voting, both prior to the iJmh \ handed to the member who shall thereupon sign his name on* a hook number, and ballot number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near the ^he member shall proceed to the voting X. (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab- �Sapplementary—Page Five lishment of a bootb or other voting site where each memher may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 15th and shall continue until January 15th inclusive, Sundays and holi­ days excluded. If November 15th or January 15th falls on a holiday or a Sunday, balloting shall commence or end, as the case may be. on the next succeeding business day. Section 4. Polls Committees (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting for election of a Polls Committee only, five (5) members shall constitute a quorum for oach Port. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to call the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect ail unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes, and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre­ sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and the amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. A report shall then be drawn, indicating the results of the foregoing comparisons and noting any discrepancies. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented to the next subsequent regular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith, in the event of discrepancies. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A majority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any. shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as indicated in Article I. (c» The Polls Committee shall also insure inai ihe ballot box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding para­ graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegaiiy tampered with. fd) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether they are in good standing, stamp their book with the word "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot and to eliminate the possibility of errors or Irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting ail the balloting in any one Port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting the Polls Committee, In the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope together with a copy of the roster of that day's voting. The envelope shall then be sealed. Each member of the Polls Committee shall sign his name across the flap of the said envelope with his book number next to his signature. The Comqiittee shall also place the date on said envelope, as well as a certificate that the said box or boxes were opened publicly, that ail ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope dated for that day. This envelope shall then be replaced in the ballot box. The ballot box shall then again be locked and sealed and the key shall be placed in an envelope. This envelope shall then be sealed, and the members of the Committee shall sign their names across the flap of this envelope and place their book numbers thereon, together with the date. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that this envelope with the key is properly safeguarded until turned over to the Polls Committee the following morning. In addition, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent duplicate copies of the roster, the unused ballots and reports as set forth in this section, any files that may have been given, the ballot box or boxes, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall keep the rosters, unused ballots, ballot box or boxes, and stubs, under lock and key until duly called for as herein set forth. The Port Agent shall Insure that no person illegaiiy tampers with the ballots, stubs, rosters, or ballot boxes while they are under his custody. A third copy of the rosters for that day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee, or the Port Agent, to Headquarter^ <f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes. (a) A Port Tallying Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting after the close of voting at each Port. It shall consist of six (6/ members, two from each of the three departments of the Union. In the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes decorum, it shall open the ballot box or boxes, count the number of ballots therein contained, and count the number of votes for each candidate. The Committee shall place -all ballots therein in a sealed envelope, together with a certification signed by all members of the Com­ mittee that the said box or boxes were opened publicly, that ail the ballots therein were counted and taliigd, and that ail of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope, and shall forward this to Headquarters. The Committee shall also forward to Headquarters, in the same package but bound separately, ail the rosters, together with a certif­ ication signed by all members of the Committee that all the rosters utilized are enclosed therein. In the same pack­ age, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Headquarters all unused ballots, together with a cer­ tification, signed by all members of the Committee that "all the unused ballots sent to the Port are enclosed therewith. The certification shall identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall for­ ward to Headquarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all mem­ bers of the Committee, that ail the stubs collected by the Committee are enclosed. It shall Le understood that the above certifications are made according to the best knowl­ edge, information, and belief of the Committee members. Wherever forwarding is not don® in person, forwarding shall be accomplished, expeditiously, by registered air mail, special delivery. All forwarding shall be to the Headquarters Tallying Committee, at the address of Head­ quarters. In the event a Port Tallying Committee cannot be elected or cannot act, the Port Agent shall transfer all of the aforesaid material to the Headquarters Tallying Committee which will then carry out the aforesaid func­ tions. (b) The Port Tallying Committee which is elected at the Port where Headquarters is located shall also act as the Headquarters Tallying Committee. The Headquarters Committee is charged with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of a report setting forth in complete de­ tail, the results of the election, including a complete ac­ counting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial num­ bers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The report shall clearly detail all discrep­ ancies discoverqjl, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. (c) The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, on such terms as are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event,-shall include the provisions of Section 3-C of this Article and the designation as to the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Paragraph C, these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Headquarters Tallying Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. (d) The Headquarters Tallying Committee snail com­ mence proceedings on the first business day subsequent to its election and shall complete its proceedings within two weeks thereafter. Each member of the Committee shall be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual prep­ aration of the report and dissents therefrom, if any. shall oe open to any member, provided he observes decorum. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply With the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f> At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to in Section 5-B of this Article, and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action shall be taken there­ on. if any, which action, however, shall not be beyond ordering a special vote to the extent reasonably indicated by the reported discrepancies. The same procedure shall apply to ail members appealing from denials of their pro­ tests by the Headquarters Tallying Committee; which ap­ peals may be taken, by the said member, by addressing a letter or telegram to each Port, c/o the Port Agent, in which shall be set forth the facts regarding the appeal from the dismissal of his protest, the member's name, and his book number, with a copy to Headquarters. It shall be the duty of the Port Agent to submit this appeal to the Election Report meeting at his Port. The protestmg mem­ ber is charged with making this appeal prior to the holding of this meeting. Special votes ordered in accordance with this paragraph shall take place at the Port where the claimed discrepancy or denial of the right to vote oc­ curred. In such case, the Port Agent shall have the func­ tions of the Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5-C of this Article, insofar as the said Section 5-C deal i with the terms of such special vote. Port Ag'ents .shall officially notify Headquarters, imme­ diately, after the Election Report meeting, of the decision of the membership at the Ports with regard to all of the foregoing. Headquarters is charged with adequately and timely informing affected members of the decisions reached. * A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meeting, may order a recheck and a recount where a dis­ senting report has been issued by one or more members of the Headquarters Tallying Committee. (g) A special vote must be taken within ten (10) days after the Election Report meeting. The Secretary-Treas­ urer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material available to Port Agents for the purpose of suca special votes. Immediately after the close of such special voting, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate those results to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs. rosterS, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be mailed to Headquarters, all in the same package, but bound separately. An account­ ing and certification by the Port Agent similar to those indicated in Section 5-A of this Article shall be enclosed. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report con­ taining a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Head­ quarters Tallying Committee's results. The form of the report of the Headquarters Tallying Committee shall be followed as closely as possible. Two copies shall be sent to each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of can­ didates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. It shall be the duty of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com­ mittees. shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. Polls Committee reports shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer. Assistant Sec­ retary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight, March 31st. At that time, the terms of their predecessors shall expire. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume of­ fice, the provisions of Article X, Section 2-A, as to suc­ cession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succes­ sion shall apply until the expiration of the term. Ail other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, and Patrolman shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE XII' OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer, Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of the Headquarters Port Agent and tht Secretary-Treasurer Section 2. Quarterly Financial Committee. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall be elected at the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ ond regular meeting held after the close of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide at which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Port Agent, Patrolman or em- �Supplementary—^Paffe Six . r-f •! •7 L'v.j "..6 ;il\n I IT".' I •' Vi El' e: • b/ &|a Section 4. No trial shall be conducted Unless all the given • fair trial, or Cc) that for any otber reason, the ac­ ployee shall be eligible to serve oh this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem* accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct cused was not given a fair trial. <d) If there is no substantial evidence* to support a hers present at the meeting provided that any member the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend eligible to serve may nominate himself. as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting select any rtember to assist him in his defense at the missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser held at 10:00 A.M the next business day following the trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the regular meeting ot the Port where the Trial is to take time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render punishment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its place. It shall consist of five members, of which threj such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states decision and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial that the charges do not adequately inform him of what The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to be Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of published and shall have them sent to each Port in time the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven their last known address, or notify them in person. Section IS. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall tee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ ~ number of witnesses produced. sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as the Appeals Committee shall stand. Section 4. Appeals Committee. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in Fort where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ Port where Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ the light of the proceedings. These findings and' recom­ vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so. ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the' addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee deci­ along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ where the trial took place. While a copy thereof shall be addressed to their last known address, of the results of' forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth*' mittee. son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. In Section 17. " Section 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, The findings shall include a statement that the rights of whether of a Port or otherwi«";, shall be composed of as the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote guarded. The findings also must contain the charges tional Union of North America, and the rights of, and of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein; tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of accused, the accuser, and each witness: shall describe each Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ . this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at Union to take all steps within their constitutional power the number of those who may attend. the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 6. Meeting Chairman. shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from Section 6. The Port. Agent of the Port of Trial shall, and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend Section 7. Delegates. Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations without properly requesting a -Postponement, the Trial As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Committee may hold its trial without his presence. vention of the Seafarers International Union of North regular meeting. ARTICLE XVI ' Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow- ' generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem- ^ These facts and recommendations shall be announced and Fort in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. bership: Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating changed by a majority vote of the membership during that be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority the overthrow of the Government of the United States meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall vote of the membership of the Union shall: by force; (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or not prohibit any member from nominating himself. The (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent, of the Company next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ tions, or against the interests of the membership or the Union; td) Order a new trial after finding that substantial, jus­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all Id) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy qualified nominees, in the event the number of such tice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this to destroy the Union. nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be event, a new trial shall take place at the Fort where Head­ Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of thS quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to • ' elected. accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event tho ARTICLE XV tation and subsistence. TJtlALS AND APPEALS penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, tho Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any Section 9. Aftef- the vote set forth in Section 8, any penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and other member fqr the commission of an offense as set punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or forth in this Conkitution. These charges shall be in writ­ Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results a fine of $50.00, or both: ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his thereof to be sent to each accuse'' and accuser. (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or erty of the value in excess of $50.00; the Fort Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ who is under effective punishment may appeal in the fol­ (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place lowing manner: seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; aboard ship. He "Shall also request the Fort Agent to He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to' the (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, present these charges at the next regular meeting. The Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting notice of the decison of the membership. cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure ^to takes place. Section II. At the next regular meeting of the Port Section 2. After presentatioit of the charges and the where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or request to the Forf Agent, the Fort Agent shall cause of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, or functions; fhpse charges to be read at the said meeting. which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of if the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer Fort, no further action Inay be taken thereon, unless is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of tioned proceedings and all available documents used as election files, or election material of any sort; Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as are(e)false; accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ any written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false matically on notice that he will be tried the following cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he morning. At his request, the trial shall be postppned so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity until the morning following the next regular meeting, at ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall be thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written tions which fall within the scope of Union business: (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ against him. such presentation. ment of the Union or its agreements; If the accused is not present, the Fort Agent shall im­ Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ peal soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execudressed to his last known mailing address on file with of theasevidence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ tion of the duties of any office or job; the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book journments and may request the accused or accusers to (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ aboard a vessel; appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning sideration. after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceivetJissents shall be in.writing and signed by those partic „ Wilful failure or refusal to carry voi, out uu the orders of Fort, the Trial shall take place in the Fort where Head(k) quarters is located. Due notice'thereof shall be given to~ 'pating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings those duly authorized to make such orders'^duHno^^tml the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his recommendations, the Committee shall be governed of strike. accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of by the following: Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ following offenses, members shall be penalized up to the charges At the reque.st of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such suspension from the rights and privileges of membership case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00, or bothwitnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent ings as to the weight of evidence. (a) WilfuUy misappropriating or misusing Union prop(hi In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ erty of the value under $50.00; evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts o£ law but may receive all relevant mended. (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not. (O A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals wdth knowledge of the lack of posse.ssion of the qualifica­ testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, •t the request of the accused, to enable him to make a Committee finds—(a) 'that any member of the Trial Com- tions required therefor; i"a....va th%t tl}e.nc. proper .^feqso Iji;.tjip ej^ept .ihe ,'Pripl Comini«tB.e /alU* • mittefrshjimRd h^jf^ been.diswajified,r,<>r(<;) Mi9cpndqct during any meeting or other official detal}s bep^ath il«wr|in}. i^pll, .until if, qwonim idoe*: cus^d^li«|.,a^q9im% Ul^on .prn9ending, or; bringing the Union into disrepute exist. li.Tt-' -n t irby^ coi(dqqt,,qo.t provided for elsevdiero in this Article; .- �Snpplemenfary—Tage Seven (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorised to make such orders at any time. ~ Section 4. Upon proof of-the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a fine of $50.00: (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present pt slgn-ons or pay-offs; <b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ tives at payroff; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; (f) Gambling in the Union Hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ tive of the Union. Section 6. If offense against the Union and Its principles and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may go into a Committee of "the Whole and try the member at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation of tho Committee of the Whol^ shall be acted upon as if the report were made by a duiy elected Trial Committee. Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provide<^ in this Constitution. Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, ^members, officials and Job holders. ARTICLE XVn PUBLICATIONS This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers. magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XVin BONDS Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, as well as all other employees of the Union, nay be re­ quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XIX EXPENDITURES Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures to be made or expen.ses to be incurred shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ ticle XI of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ sede. to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles X and XI. ARTICLE XX INCOME SMtion 1. The income of this Union shall include receipfs from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. It shall be the duty of, the member to demand such re­ ceipt. Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under .such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ vided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ jority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone- tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. ARTICLE XXI PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION This Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this Con­ stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (ci the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to. that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. ARTICLE XXII FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section L The formulation of shipping rules shall not., be deemed part of any routine administrative task. Ship­ ping rules governing the details df^'the 'asslgnmeiitk of-^ jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected tberewltb may be Issued and take effect only after ap­ proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping rules duly issued shall be deemed to be Union policySection 2. A majority vote of the membership may make special exceptions or rules for any company or vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by a contract or not ARTICLE XXUI QUORUMS Section 1, Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a Port shall be six members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shkll be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall be a majority of those eligible to attend. Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum toact officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. ARTICLE XXIV MEETINGS Section 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at7:00 PJd. If such meeting night falls on a holiday,- the meeting shall take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the following night. In the event a quorum is not present at 7:00 PIM., the Port Agent of ihe pertinent port shall post­ pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date of any future regular meeting. Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent. No special meet­ ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.' Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, pn the Port bulletin board. ARTICLE XXV AGENTS' CONFERENCE Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agents' Conference once a j'ear, and may call, with the approval of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' Conferences during the year. The time and place of each such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. A majority vote of the membership shall determine when such emergency exists. Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and prepare reports and recommendations on any part of the Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority vote of the membership provided such recommendation is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu­ tion. ARTICLE XXVI DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or condition preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence from the United States; or suspension from office or membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. However, nothing contained in this, Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than * one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of^ fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2, Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not caused by an incapacity," shall'be deemed to be the same, and shall include failure to perform the functions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all-the valid votes cast by members at an official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For that purpose of this section, the term "regularly scheduled meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" shall refer to a mee,ting or mretings during the time period within which a vote must be taken in accordance with: (a) The Constitution (b) Union policy, and (c) Custom and usage of the Union In the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, and ndt forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any meeting of the Port, regular or speciaL Section 5. The term, "membership actldn-' shairmeSA' the-'sa^e^asTlbe teVm'''majority vote membetshtp:"" ' WeUoti '8/ %here'the' iitie' Iff' any offiie hl'-jAB: holder thereof. Is set forth in. this Cionstitaticnl. all refer­ ences thereto and. the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applibable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. The first election year shall be deemed to be 1954. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted by the tlnlon in 1939, as amended up through August 1951. Section 9» The term, "member in good standing," shall mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ cated, the term,"member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. The term, "membership book," shall mean any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ bership. Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting or action shall be put off until the next business ijpy, at the same hour. ARTICLE XXVII AMENDMENTS This Constitution shall be amended In the following manner: Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by' a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of sb: members, two from each Department, and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port.. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Commit­ tee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or iotherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations, and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. If a majority vole of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3-B through Section 5. The amend­ ment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendmebt shall become effective im­ mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been-so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. ARTICLE XXVIII TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to operations and activities conducted in accordance with this amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent. Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 4. AU Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ cluding those with regard to admission into membership, in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be' permitted -hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ tary'-Treasurer, all Fort Agents and Patrolmen, and all' others elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1952, shall be deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and functions,. and assume the responsibilities, of the said offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration date of the terais of office set forth herein. The terms of Article 'XIfIi--only insofar as' they apply to election of • Offiefitls/ Poit>Agenta,'-and Patfolnieh, shall take effect the first election year. •4 li Irl �•" • * ."•» • . \ *• SmiemMhrr-^fat* WkM ' >. • • s ,• . • ' Iii4.'' i^i!i::;pliv-. i it^ 'tr i li CONSTlIUIYON SUMMARY of ARTICLE XlV-Other Elections: ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: nates^he iianTe of the union and defines its general powers. A OTi/"i C I i A Provides for affiliation of the AtAKi IvLC II AlllliailOn: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: liftietfl Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses commiMed during course of meeting. Retains the existing dues schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE V—Dues and Initiation Fee: i- II right to authorize the^pub­ lication of a newspaper and other literature. ARTICLE VI—Refirement from Membership: ADTI/^IC V\/lll Provides for bonding of officers AKI IV^LC AVIII—DOnaS: and employes oLthe Union under such conditions, as may be determined by the membership. Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ARTICLE VII—System of Organization: Se'depa?t! ARTICLE XIX-Expendltures: fhTS"« ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority. cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. APTin P Vlll nttlrtti-e. Designates the following as elecAKI IV^LC Vlll unicers: tive officers: the Secretary-Treas­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. ARTICLE IX-Ofher Elective ADTin C VY Defines the Union's sources of InAKI ILLt AA—income: come-Sets forth the duty of memhers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives member­ ship power to set up general rules for assessment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. dlit gates and members of certain committees must be elect^ by the membership. ARTICLE X—Duties of Elective Officers: SuuS^-^f the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chaiifmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating and Strike Committees—Provides procedure for filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reports— Establishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. A DTI/"! E YYI Retains the existing requirement /M\l I^LC AAI rermilS: that rules for issuance of permits must be determined by the members. ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. / ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: shall be six members and the quorum foi* a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XXIV-Meetings: ARTICLE XII—Qualificafions for Elective Office: ARTin P Vlll PUrfinnc. Describes procedure for nominaMKIi^LC All! CiecriOnS: tion to office-Provides for elec­ tion of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candi­ dates* eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Establishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himself to office —Retains the Union's existing balloting procedure—Describes bal­ lotingprocedures in detail—Provides for election of five-member Polls Committees and six-member Tallying Committees to copduct elections and tabulate results—Sets forth the manner for installation of officers. i'Vl< f'}^ I'^4^^ i» '> '^ryj \ f ? P1« » every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XXV-Agenl's Conference: SJSSKrr" Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. ^V!Xv<,^ • •- w member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to thelnembership—Provides for election of fivemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure'for appeals. set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of membership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. statement of dismissed members. meeting ARTICLE XV-Trials and'Appeals: ARTICLE Ill-Membership: ARTICLE IV—Reinstatement: election ^of chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. ence of Port Agents to be called by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XXVI-Definitions: of the Constitution. ARTICLE XXVII-Amendmenls: 2S'etefepSi stitution by the membership. ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition Clai«e:Si„V,i''.?t,u'^ sr.* ' y- practlcei ^ prpcedurei to re^Lation by propoM Constitution. ., V. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource January 6, 1956 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONGRESS TO EYE SHIP SUBSIDIES TO REVIEW US MARITIME POLICIES 1955-YEAR OF GAINS FOR SIU EXPOSE FOREIGN LOBBIES’ GRAB FOR US CARGOES BALTIMORE MMP REELECTS OFFICIALS BY LANSLIDE SHIPS GET 10TH LOG LIBRARY ADDED EAST COAST RUNS SOUGHT BY PAN ATLANTIC CHRISTMAS DINNER A LA SIU HONOR STEEL ADVOCATE CREW IN FLIERS’ RESCUE FAT ON SHIPPING, LIBERIA NOW EYES OTHER US CO’S LOG PRINTS TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUATION RELIEF JOBS SPARK BIZ IN MOBILE OLDTIMER FRINDS SIU $ AID REAL SECURITY BOSTON PORT HOLDS OWN TIPS FOR SEAMEN ON FILING 1955 INCOME TAX RETURN SIU MEN DREDGE CHANNEL TO BRING SEA TO MARACAIBO JOB BOOM STILL HOT IN FRIGID NEW YORK JOB FLOOD HOLDS FAST IN SEATTLE SEAFARERS’ SKILLS PAY OFF BALTO HAILS CREWS’ CLEAN PAYOFFS FRISCO EYES UPTURN DUE THIS WEEK DOG’S LIFE IS A PICNIC FOR PET ON THE MAE ’55 WAS BANNER YEAR FOR ALL SEAFARERS THE ‘RIGHT TO WORK’ FRAUD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/6/1956 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XVIII, No. 1 1956 Periodicals Seafarers Log