http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8181d526195ef7a8cc048a0630772680.PDF 0091f43941a982e19b21246b8a93c5bb PDF Text Text 'i \'' YoK XIX No. 1 iiV • • . SEAFARERS LOG J • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • SIU PREPARED IN .. ."M ? • ft -Story On Page 3 k f Arf cfm/vc fAAAf Hospitalized New Orleans Seafarers, like men in other ports, got ChristVffff fSf fffua Vffccr* mas boost in form of $25 bonus from SIU Welfare Plan. Welfare repre­ sentative Vic Miorana (seated, left) delivers cash to (1 to r) Martin Kelly, Seno Desoso, Charles Dorrough, Clovis Coates, Michael Muzio, Demetrio Zerrido. Seated is Mike Liuzza, a visitor. •.•4: : ife. h Sea Transportation Service. (Story on Page 2.) rA �Page Two January 4, 1957 SEAF ASERS IPG .Shown here at Jacksonville, Fla., where she was crewed by Seafarers, Carib Queen is kicking off first true US "roll onroll off service." Converted LSD, which normally will carry loaded truck trailers to Caribbean ports, will see first service under MSTS charter, transporting Army supplies to Germany. In the latest issue of the "Pilot" Curran resumes Erratic could be another name for NMU President his onslaught against the SIU lor acting against his Joseph Curran. unique notions of trade union behavior. In the His inability to control explosive emotional out­ of that attack, he tipped his mitt as to his bursts, resulting from real or fancied grievances, course real concern by sneering "egg crate ship" at plans only serves to add to a record of inconsistency and to build a low-cost passenger liner for. American unreliability probably unparallelled in the labor working people who want to visit Europe. movement. Even though he may try to recoup the This "egg-crate" ship, of course, would be built damage by assuming a statesmanlike pose after­ wards, when all is said and done the outbursts show to Navy and Coast Guard specifications; the same his true concern for his status and desire for ap­ specifications, incidentally, as the SS United States. Oddly enough, Curran sits at the same table With proval in the labor movement. John Franklin, US Lines president, on the so-called This situation is not new, but dates back to "Labor-Management Committee." Oddly enough, Curran's earliest days as a protege of the water­ too, he permits US Lines to run a blacklist of NMU front section of the Communist Party. The men who do not suit the company's specifications. scream of indignation and the honeyed tones of Isn't It strange that Curran hollers "egg flattery are the two principle weapons in the crate" because somebody might go into compeCurran armory, and the two principle tactics to . tition with his favorite fat-cat? And Isn't his which he is susceptible. committee's sole function to keep a monopoly Back in 1945, for example, when he was still the for his fat-cat in the North Atlantic trades and Party's fair-haired boy, Curran made a trip to Rus­ to serve it the tidbits and cpncessions that other sia. He appeared in Moscow's Hall of Columns shipowners don't get? Is that a consistent role before the Soviet brass and to the enthusiasm of the fur a maritime labor leader? assemblage declared: "We heartily hail . . . the en­ Crewmembers of the United States are as dubious tire Soviet nation for all they've achieved under the great and wise leadership of Comrade Stalin." That of this role as the SIU Is, judging from their reac­ Is the way he was quoted in the NMU "Pilot" of Oct. tions to some of Curran's maneuvers on behalf of 19, 1945. Note he said, "Comrade" not Premier trie company. Stalin or Generalissimo Str^lin. Curran's treatment of his .supporters in the in­ By not-so-strange coincidence, the NMU immedi­ dustry is equally erratic. The Marine Engineers ately launched a "bring the GI's home" campaign Beneficial Association was with him for 20 years. He spoke of "supporting" MEBA in the American and threatened not to man ships unless they carried Coal beef, but "support" was just a headline word US soldiers home. US policy-makers agree that the "bring the boys which meant "no picket lines, no economic action." Isn't Curran's "support" of MEBA in this Issue home" furore by the Communists stripped US ai'med strength in Europe and permitted the Stalinists to on a par with his "support" of the engineers In the come within an ace of seizing power in Italy, Greece 1946 American Export beef and other occasions when NMU men were ordered through MEBA picket lines? and even France. » Now Curran, who said "we will always work hand Curran luiows the occasions well. Yet when the in hand with Soviet trade unions" sings another engineers finally bridled at this kind of treatment and demand evidence of friendship professed by tune. But that is just part of the pattern. Curran, they are assaiied as stupid and gutless. Today Curran lauds the ILA In much the same This is just a piece of the record of inconsistency. manner as he then lauded "Comrade Stalin" and Perhaps it is now in order then, that Curran has attacks the IBL and the SIU with the same fer­ mighty few friend? left in the labor movement. It vor with which he attacked anti-Communists a • is he alone who has cut them adrift. decade ago. I l:v . f:- Vi-' •. Carib Queen Begins MSTS Trial Voyage JACKSONVILLE—-With appropriate fanfare and dedica­ tion ceremonies the SlU-manned Carib Queen has embarked on her maiden voyage as the first true full-sized trailership. After touching at San Juan and-t~~ Miami, the vessel has come to the one year, because of her fast turn­ Brooklyn Army Base where fur­ around. ther ceremonies are scheduled for A second LSD is now being con­ tomorrow moiming. She will then verted into a sister ship. Inciden­ sail to Europe under charter to the tally, the 12 passenger berths on Military Sea Transportation Serv­ the ship have been offered by the ice. company for free transportation of The actual sailing of the ship Hungarian refugees to the US. was delayed two days. First heavy The SIU's Harbor and Inland fog prevented the ship from leav­ Waterways Division is already man­ ing the dock. Then at the dedica­ ning two deep-sea tugs for the com­ tion ceremonies themselves the pany as well as providing shore ship was hung up when about 50 gangs in Puerto Rico and Jackson­ men, including ship yard workers ville. and guests, who were to partic­ ipate in the shakedown cruise were felled by mass food poisoning after a catered buffet had been served. Converted LSD The new ship, forerunner of a projected fleet of similar vessels for TMT Trailer Ferry, is a con­ verted Landing Ship Dock. .She is 475 feet long and has a wide beam. 72 feet, and a 16 knot cruis­ ing speed. She can carry 87 32foot trailers and five 30-footers, WASHINGTON — Proposals for plus 97 automobiles and an addi­ a 24-hour quarantine service in tional 500 tons of bulk cargo. major US ports are coming Defeated Trailers roll aboard under their up early this year. own power onto two trailer decks. two years' running, once by Ramps are provided at the stern Presidential veto and once by th# and amidships for the vehicles to lateness of the session, the 24hour quarantine has become par­ enter and leave. Company officials have declared ticularly pressing in the light ol that the entire vessel"can be load­ the current shortage of ships. Rep. Herbert Bonner, chairman ed and unloaded in four hours. The Defense Department is in­ of the House Merchant Marin# tensely interested in the operation Committee, has written President as offering possibilities of rapid Eisenhower urging administratioR hauling of tracked and wheeled support for the 24-hour quarantin# military vehicles. If the ship per­ proposal. He pointed out that shipg forms as advertised, she would be now arriving after 6 PM have td able to carry as much as 2V2 times drop the hook and wait until th# the capacity of a standard C-2 In next working day before they caR get quarantine inspection. Announcement by the city of New York that it plans to develop a new public park in AU Others Have It Lower New York Bay, right at the entrance to New York harbor, should evoke not-so-lond "I understand," Bonner wi'ote, Vri. *IX N«. I memories for Seafarers who can remember the days when the US Maritime Commission Jo,. <. 1»57 "24-hour quarantine service was training a uniformed force available for every other form o: to man ships in competition breaking force. The SIU pitched planning a four-year development transportation. Moreover, every into a fight against this pool of program to provide the city with with imion hiring halls. PAUL HALL, aecretary-'^reasurer major maritime nation provides The city's plans call for linking non-union seamen, which posed a another recreation area. HEBBEBT BBAND, Editor: RAY DENISON, this service to shipping using their Hoffman Island is about 11Vi Managing Editor; BEBNABD SEAMAN, Art. ports." up Hoffman Island, about a mile threat to the Union's existence. acres. However, when the two is­ Editor; HEBMAN ABIHUH, IBWIN SPIVACK, Closed In 1947 off South Beach, SI, with Swin­ The faster turnaround provided During the early days of World lands are linked up with Sanita­ Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, Gulf Area by round-the-clock quarantine, he burne Island, more than a mile Wa- II, the Government trans­ tion Department fill, they will Representative. southeast of Hoffman. said, would save an estimated $19 Hoffman Island, pre-war Sea­ ferred most of the training pro­ make an area of about 250 'acres, million a year and squeeze out Published biweemy at ttie headquarters or about one-quarter the size of farers will recall, was the site of gram to Sheepshead Bay, and in of the Seafarers International Union, At­ more cargo-carrying ability from the peacetime training program set 1947 it ciosed the Hoffman Island Central Park. lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ultimately a ferry service Is Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaclnth the existing number of vessels. up in 1938 to train unlicensed sea­ site completely. 9-6600. Entered as second class matter Last year, a $150,000 appropria­ Now, with a gift from philan­ planned, but at the beginning visi- at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under tion to provide for overtime pay men for the US merchant marine. the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. ^ tOKS to the park will have to rely "Seafarers and other maritime thropist Bernard Baruch,' New and additional inspectors failed 120 union members regarded trainees York is buying the two islands from on private craft. Docking space for passage in the adjournment rush. small boats will be provided. as the nucleus of a potential strike­ the Federal Government, and Is Start Drive For 24-Hr. Quarantine Ex-'Fink' School To Be Park SEAFARERS LOG K-' �-January 4, 1957 Dredge Ends 2-Yr. Trip To Nowhere TAMPA—An epic 749-day "trip" on a ship that never really went any place all that time came to an end here last month. The occasion was the final payoff of the dredge Sandcaptain (Construction Aggregates) fol-> lowing the completion of her sucked up sand from the lake bot­ channel-digging job in Mara- tom through special hoppers, then .caibo, Venezuela. A payroll of well over $100,000 brightened the scene. "Not a dime of it was in dispute," Port Agent Toni Banning added. A handful of Seafarers who originally sailed with the ship from New York early in December, 1954, were still aboard to gather In a hefty share of the loot in reg­ ular wages and bonuses. The siiip was on 18-month articles and had been covered by a special SlU agreement during her stay in the tropics. The 18-monlh period eventually lengthened into over 24. Those who stayed 18 months or more en­ joyed the added boon of e.xemption from all US income ta.xes, un­ der Federal tax laws. Channel Completed The completed task of the Sandcaptain produced a sea-going chan­ nel into Lake Maracaibo for the fii'st time. Tankers can now come right in and load, instead of wait­ ing for oil cargoes that first had to be transhipped on barges into deep-water areas. During part of its stay, the Sandcaptain also had the company of another SlU-manned dredge, the Chester Harding, which was char­ tered from the Army for the occa­ sion. Sand-sucking ships and small­ er ci"aft of several other flags also took part in the massive dig-out. The Sandcaptain is now here for six weeks of repairs and then may sail for a new dredging job somewliere in Brazil. The specially - equipped vessel Pare Threa dumped it out at sea and then re­ turned to complete the process over and over again. She made a once-a-week junket to an Island anchorage for small repairs and replacement stores, but otherwise had steam up all the time and went nowhere. Manpower Crisis Finds SlU Ready; 'Reserves' On Call Although complaints are arising from several maritime sources about the shortage of manpower for US ships, the SIU's long-range reserve program finds the Union fully prepared for prompt manning and sailing of further additions to its contracted fleet. have the top seniority rat­ Among the several moves made by the SIU some time course, ings in SIU shipping. ago in anticipation of emer­ In developing the "ready re­ gency shipping needs was the serve" of trained emergency-period building of a "ready reserve" seamen, SIU headquarters has of Seafarers who are currently working ashore. Based on its ex­ periences in the Korean war crisis, the Union, over several years, has developed a detailed and accurate listing of thousands of men who are emergency period seamen. These are the men who went to sea and got their experience and training during the Korean emer­ gency and returned shoreside leav­ ing the field to the professional sailors when the Far East hostil­ ities ended the need for peak shipping. The professionals, of Activities like these on Andrew Furuseth Training ship in Mo­ bile are among factors responsible for SIU's ability to meet manpower demands on United States flag-shipping. Photo shows one of many groups which were upgraded as a result of SlU training and upgrading program. Ins. Co's Eye Welfare $ The powerful national in.surance lobby is now planning a full-scale assault on union-indus­ try plans which are currently on a self-insured basis. The Life Insurance Association of America and the Institute of Life Insurance have both indicated that they will prepare a court challenge to overturn a rulingGo's Duck US Regulation of Ads by New York State Attorney (General Javits to the effect WASHINGTON—Although pushing for regulation of unionthat Self-insured plans are exempt from licensing as insurance com­ panies. The ruling permits the SlU plan to continue without payment of approximately $110,000 a year in premium rakeoffs to an insurance company. It could encourage many other union-industry plans to by­ pass insurance companies and ins u r a n c e brokers' commissions, passing the savings on to workers involved through payment of more and higher benefits. Confirms SIU View The insurance industry's reac­ tion to the ruling confirms the view expressed by SIU general counsel Seymour W. Miller during the hearing before the attorney general when he remarked that the insurance companies "see sev­ eral hundred million dollars lying around and tiiey want to get hold of it." Industry spokesmen have dis­ claimed any intent of assuming that the funds should be insured exclusively by them. They claim that the funds should be made to comply with the state insurance law. However, the practical effect of such compliance would be to com­ pel union-industry funds to turn to the established insurance compa­ nies or else form a life insurance company of their own. to do busi­ ness. •>-»•< SEAPAkERS LOG industry plans, the national insurance lobby is itself attempting to avoid government control of its operations. The same two or­ ganizations who are seeking a court test of the New York attorney general's ruling are fighting efforts of the Federal Trade Com­ mission to regulate insurance advertising. The FTC has ruled that it has the authority to control adver­ tising by health and accident insurance companies. It is that rul­ ing which the insurance lobby is appealing. A brief has been filed with the US Court of Appeals in New Orleans by the American Life Convention and the Life Insurance Association of America. FTC action against the insurance companies has resulted from many complaints about false and misleading advertisements of health benefits purportedly offered by the companies. The FTC has brought charges against more than 40 such companies in «recent years. The insurance ads usually proclaim in glowing terms about the benefits paid by the companies but fail to report the many ex­ ceptions and limits on qualifying. Some companies have also fol­ lowed a practice of cancelling insurance if they had to pay a claim to a policyholder. As reported in the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan was the only union-industry fund to be repre­ sented at the Javits hearing and to file a bi-ief for the trade union viewpoint. NMU Drops The Ball Oddly enough, it was not the in­ surance industry which stirred up a fight against union-industry funds. The issue arose out of the action of the fund operated by the National Maritime Union in asking the State Insurance Department for a ruling on whether they could transfer to a self-insured plan. Such plans had been in existence for many years under the SIU and other unions. When the superintendent refused to issue a ruling the NMU fund went to the courts, where its peti­ tion was dismissed on technical grounds. The NMU did not appeal the case further and dropped out of the picture. The issue having been raised, the Seafarers Welfare Plan then picked up the ball and appeared before the Attorney General to whom the issue had been passed by the Superintendent of Insurance. Representatives of the NMU plan did not participate in the Attorney General's hearings. Boom Seen Even After Suez Opens After weeks of delay and seemingly endless negotiation, the Egyptian government has cleared the way for salvage crews to begin the thi-ee to six month job of reopening the Suez Canal. But there is every indication that Western Europe will need heavyoil and coal shipments throughout 1957 and possibly beyond that. Originally it was thought that shipping would be "back to nor­ mal" by the middle of the year. Here is the way the experts look at the shipping picture for the long haul: • Even if work now proceeds rap­ idly on Suez, many weeks of dredg­ ing will be required to restore the channel to its previous depth be­ cause the Egyptian sand storm sea­ son is now beginning. Besides, the canal was badly in need of a major dredging operation before the seiz­ ure because of the increasing use of large size tankers. pipeline Repair Deadlocked • There has been no progress on reopening of the p ipe-lines running through Syria. The Syrians have said they will not work on repair­ ing blown-up pumping stations un­ til Israel gets out of the Gaza strip. There is no sign that the Israelis intend doing that until the United Nations takes the responsibility for administering the area. • Should the US be able to move 500,000 barrels a day to Eu­ rope as it plans, all reserve stocks of oil in Western Europe will still be exhausted by the time the canal reopens. That means many months of restocking after the canal is cleared. • Coal shipping needs may be even more than the most optimistic estimates because of severe coal shortages in Poland, Hungary and within the Soviet Union itself. That has put an end to Polish coal shipments to Western Europe and causes those nations to fall back on US supplies. All told, the Middle East used (Continued on page 4) maintained touch with this group throughout the nation, keeping in­ formed as to their whereabouts and their availability for seagoing duty. This "ready reserve" of manpower has been established on an area, and then on a port basis, with ar­ rangements having been made tor the available men to report to the port with priority manpower rat­ ing. Thus the Union is in a posi­ tion to supply the needed ratings— deck, engine and steward—that would have to turn to—within practically hours' notice. Training School Complementing the "ready reserve" program is the SIU's An­ drew Furuseth Training School's upgrading program which has been the scene of intensive activity in the Gulf ports, along with the pa­ rallel activities in Baltimore and New York. Since the US government is now in the process of breaking out an estimated 110 ships for coal and grain runs, the SIU will put the "ready reserve" into play within the period directly ahead. MSTS Feels Pinch By contrast, other sources are re­ porting difficulty scouring up men who can do the job. The Military Sea Transportation Service, for one, has already felt the pinch and is sending out recuriting agents in an effort to drum up some help. Tlie American Tramp Shipown­ ers Association has also complain­ ed to the Federal Maritime Board of a grow-ing shortage of qualified seamen because of the breakouts. The SIU "ready reserve" was es­ tablished as part of the Union's program of maintaining a healthy job ratio during the iips and downs of the shipping industry. Its abil­ ity t« meet the peak needs was first tested in the Korean war crisis, when the now fully-devel­ oped program demonstrated its practicability. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: January 9 ^January 23 February 6 February 20 March 6 V"> -5. �Paff« Four SEAFARERS i2!I!2Lfi!l£ii-3 ^ LOG. December 12 Through December 25 Registered Port Joe Arras, backed up by other steward department members, steps forward during December 26 headquarters meeting when voting took place for 14-man tallying committee. Group will tabulate votes of SlU biennial elections which ended December 31. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle m f tees were elected in Baltimore, v ere sent by certified mail to a End Salvage Of Fairisle .. 19 Deck B Stew. B Total A Total B Eng. B Stew. A Stew. B Total A Total B Total Reg. 129 245 94 920 342 1262 Eng. B Eng. A 3 78 19 14 10 11 16 13 47 4 9 2 13 6 6 18 7 19 4 0 2 4 17 8 16 7 10 11 4 81 13 30 10 10 12 24 45 10 24 2 17 10 292 119 Stew. A Eng. A 2 9 6 12 15 2 4 6 7 6 17 3 3 2 20 268 52 91 38 35 42 58 134 29 68 8 49 28 11 43 23 55 34 4 9 15 30 25 40 13 19 21 Total 31 311 75 146 72 39 51 73 164 54 108 21 68 49 Shipped Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa NEW YORK—A six-man membership tallying committee Mobile New Orleans was elected here last week in the advance of the close of bal­ Lake Charles loting New Year's Eve in the SIU's biennial election of Houston Wilmington officers. • San Francisco each day's ballots in each port Similar two-man commit­ Seattle central bank vault of the Commer­ cial State Bank & Trust Co. here to be accumulated until the end of the voting period. Ballots Withdrawn On Wednesday, the rank and file committee withdrew the sealed packages of ballots to prepare the actual count. 71 Seafarers com­ peted for the 39 elective posts on the ballot. Members of the committee elect­ ed at headquarters were Luigi lovino, Manuel E. Sanchez, deck de• IH • Psi'liiicnt; Clifl'ord W. Emanuel, "I Walter J. Slade, engine, and Stan^IIU K-Oi L Johnson and Clement P. DeI Hospedales, steward department. I Oiitport Committees Seafarers at the last Baltimore meeting named Salvatore Biondo and Thaddeus Laboda; in Mobile, ^klHI William Nordland and Frank DroI A ^ohert Johnson and Louis I^W O'Lcary in New Orleans, and Don# I aid Mease and E. "Red" Starnes, WASHINGTON—No sooner had San Francisco. The committee's report and the the "world's largest ship," a 100 000-ton tanker, been announced by ' ^ will appear in the next issue of the LOG. the SlU-contracted Victory Cai-riers Company, than Transoceanic Marine, another SIU operator, re­ ceived approval from the Marilime Administration for construction of a similar vessel. The approval per­ mits transfer of two "smaller" tank­ ers of 65,000 and 32,000 tons pre­ A massive salvage job on the viously planned by the company. former SIU - contracted freighter Elsewhere in the tanker con­ struction field, the Military Sea Fairisle has been completed off tlie Transportation Seiwice reports it Brooklyn shore. Beached on its had received offers from 14 ship­ side since July 24, the Fairisle was ping companies to charter to it 26 righted this week after a hole in large tankers for three to five year its side was mended and the ship's periods. Most of the ships would flooded holds were pumped out. be brand new tonnage in the 32.The Fairisle, formerly owned by 000-ton class. The proposed bids Pan Atlantic, was in a collision will be decided on by January 15. with a Panamanian tanker, the San Steel Priority Denied Jo.se II, off Ambrose Light and However, much of the grandiose subsequently had -to be beached tanker construction program ma> when she listed sharply while un­ evaporate as a re.sult of a doci.sion der tow to a doek. by the Office of Defense Mobiliz.nTo Transfer Foreign tion denying steel priorities to Salvage operations got underway shipbuildei's. That means that ship­ in September after Pan Atlantic yards will have to get into the mar­ sold -the vessel to Seatraders. The ket and compete for relatively ship is scheduled for transfer to a scarce steel plate with other indus­ runaw^ay flag. tries such as railroad eft builders. The stricken ship, lying on its The same Government office has side on the mud flats a few hun­ refused to give steel plants fast dred feet off the Brooklyn shore, wiite-offs for plant expansion pro­ was easily visible to sightseers and grams. motorists on th^^^Belt Parkway.^ . 15 Total Deck A NY, Out ports Elect 14-Man Tally Body ISiobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to make up the 14-m;in rank-and-file committee reciuired under the 1956 amendments to the electoral procedure in the SIU constitution. All 14 will liandle the vote count, checking of roster sheets and daily polls' committee reports Bubmitted from all SIU br.anchcs dui'ing the two months of ballot­ ing since November 1. Under the procedure amended last summer, .. 3 16 10 24 15 2 3 5 6 11 7 3 6 8 Deck A Port Is""'' Deck B Deck A Total ... 6 Deck A Deck B 2 23 8 18 8 1 3 3 13 8 6 6 3 6 Deck B 108 Deck C 2 27 4 37 15 6 4 7 7 6 7 3 14 25 Deck C 164 Eng. A Eng. En^g. B 3 47 12 30 9 14 3 13 33 11 12 1 14 3 2 13 8 25 8 2 3 4 18 9 7 6 6 15 0 34 15 20 7 5 2 4 9 9 8 2 15 5 205 126 135 Eng. A Eng. Eng. B C Stew. A 1 47 14 29 3 5 5 6 36 5 11 3 11 14 Stew. A 190 Stew. Stew. Total D C A 1 7 4 11 7 2 2 6 5 4 5 4 4 3 1 28 6 19 10 3 4 3 14 5 10 5 5 18 65 131 a Total B Total1 Iptal Ship C Total B Total Total Ship. C 5 43 20 54 23 5 8 13 36 21 18 16 13 24 164 45 102 19 31 15 35 101 29 45 10 42 25 Slew. Stew. Total B C A 671 299 3 89 25 76 32 14 10 14 30 20 25 10 34 48 16 296 90 232 74 50 33 62 167 70 88 36 89 97 430 1400 SIU job activity subsided somewhat during the past period after the record-breaking shipping two weeks ago. The lull was unexpected, but not likely to last, A comfortable total of 1,400 jobs was shipped, while 1,262 men registered for jobs. Al­ though the anticipated holi-'*'" day job turnover was evident. a large proportion of the re­ placement spots were taken over by class C men when A and B men held back. At the same time, various shipping records were broken by all seniority groups. Ship Idled Idling of a number of ships for the holidays and repairs was cred­ ited for part of the slowdown. In addition, several ve.ssels due to be reactivated during the period failed to materialize on schedule. Coming weeks should see a renewed burst of shipping in all ports similar to that experienced during the Ko­ rean War. Five SIU ports, Norfolk, Sa­ vannah, Tampa, San Francisco and Seattle, still managed to show in­ creased activity during the pe­ riod, and one, Boston, remained the same. All the others declined in varying degrees. The seniority totals showed the combined B and C shipping greater than activity in class A. Class C also outpaced class B in the proc­ ess. The spread between registra­ tion and shipping in all depart­ ments was virtually the same, but class A shipping fell far short of the A registraton. . , Class A 48% , Overall, class A accounted for 48 percent of the total shipping, class B for 21 percent, and class C for the remainder. This evidenced recoid lows for classes A and B, and a new high for class C. No one port set a I'ecord for Class C shipping, although New York, with 89 C jobs, was close to it. Except for Boston, all ports shipped ten or more C men during the period. The following is the forecast port by port; Boston: Fair . . . New York: Good . . . Philadelphia; Good . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Good . . . Savannah: Fair . . . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: Good . . . Houston: Good . . . Wilmington: Fair ....San Fran­ cisco: Good . . . Seattl^: Qogd., Boom To Continue Throughout 1957 ^Continued from page 3) to move about 2,775,000 barrels of oil a day. and most of that went to Western Europe. The Syrian pipeline alone carried 540,000 barrels, which is more than the total of oil the US is shipping to Europe. Another pipeline car­ rying 200,000 barrels from Saudi Arabia to Bahrein is also closed in­ definitely. Consequently, clearing Suez by ho means restores the normal flow of oil. The excitement over Suez and oiV has clouded the fact that coal shipping should continue to boom after the oil shortage has been lick­ ed. Western European countries used to buy considerable amounts of coal from Poland. But lately repoi-ts from tliat country speak of a coal shortage and of appeals by the Government to coal miners to dig more coal. Part of the shortage is due to draining of Pol­ ish coal by the Russians for their own needs. Red Coal Miners Slow Down Even more significant is a big fall-off in Soviet coal production, far behind schedule. A British La­ bor party representative from the British miner's union recently tour­ ed Russian pits. He reports that the Russians require 2 million workers, including women and Army men, to produce 430 million 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from SIU headquarters to collect funds. tons of coal a year. In the US, 500 million tons a year are turned out by only 400,000 coal miners. The fall-off in production, he re­ ports, is the result of the miners' dissatisfaction with wages, housing and working conditions. Hungarian coal production, of course, has been crippled by the revolt of miners and other work­ ers against their Conimunist gov­ ernment. Shipping-wise it means that US coal will now have to fill part of the oil gap, replace many millions of tons of British coal and supply the fuel for normally-expected eco­ nomic gi-owth in Europe. All in all, it appears that 1957 will make 1956 look like a slack shipping year. t1 ^1 Blicker L. Bobbins, 53: Brother Bobbins died Irom coronary throm­ bosis in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sep­ tember 16, 1956. He joined the Union March 8, 1948, and was sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Bobbins is sur­ vived by his wife, Irene H. Robbins, Charleston Heights, SC. iif James R. Decker, 47: On June 12, 1956, Brother Decker died from a heart condition in Jefferson County, Ky. He wais a resident of Chicago, HI. ; I �Januair 4, 1957 Pace FIT* SEAFARERS LOG Repair 2 Crippled SlU Ships As a result of the separate crashes in which they were involved last month, both the Al­ coa Pilgrim (Alcoa) and the Elizabeth (Bull) are still out of action, but will be back in serv­ Question: SlU ships have been issuing travelers' checks to Sea­ ice shortly. No Seafarers were injured in either collision. The Pilgrim, a C-1, suffered •* farers tor draws tor some time now. How do you feel the sys­ a crushed bow in a collision tem has been working out? with the F a r r e 11 Lines' Joseph Delise, eh. cook: The checks are convenient and in the majority of ports they work out all right. There's al­ ways a place you can find to cash them although you do run into a problem now and then in some ports. In any case, they are better than the local currency. i 4" John Hunt, AB: I'm usually on coastwise ships so it doesn't conc e r n me too much, but as far as I can see they work out fine, Even in US ports it's an advantage to carry them around with you instead of cash. Many men on coastwise ships get checks from the skipper for that reason. Frank Rossi, chief cook: I've 4 4* 4" been on European and Mediter­ Joseph Hunt, AB: In my opinion, ranean runs most American money should be put out of the time and I first until it is exhave never had hausted, then the any trouble cash­ travelers checks ing traveler s' III should be issued. checks wherever I was on the I've been. The Ames Victory tlie same is true in last trip and hit Japan. As far as many small ports I'm concerned all over the Far the travelers' East. The only check system is operating smooth­ place we had ly. trouble was in Surabaya. 4 4" 4< Peter Van Wiggerden, MM: I would be better off with American dollars because you can exchange them anywhere. On the round-theworld runs there is always a prob­ lem in some ports. Either you have to go to a bank or there* is no bank avail­ able. The checks are better than local money though. 4 4 4 Sel Resquitis, steward: I've been all over the last few years—Far East, West Indies, Europe—and had no trouble cash­ ing checks. Wher­ ever you go now, the local people seem to know that the checks equal American money so they are willing to ex­ change them for you. Pan Atlantic Seeks Bids For C-2 'Lift-On' Ships MOBILE—Taking the first step in its plan to convert Pan Atlantic and Waterman cargo vessels into a new fleet of "lifton" ships, the Pan Atlantic Steamship Company has called for bids for the conversion oft one to four C-2s, They will be make each ship 60 feet longer. in service with the four The conventional deck booms piggyback tankers Pan Atlantic al­ ready operates in the coastwise trade except, of course, that these will be dry cargo vessels exclusiveI.v. The bids are returnable Janu­ ary 23. The conversion plans, first an­ nounced by the company in No­ vember, call for cutting apart the C-2s and adding new sections to Soc. Security Tax Bite Goes Up starting January 1 Uncle Sam will dip more deeply into Sea­ farers' payoffs because of the higher Social Security taxes voted by the last Congress. Some Seafarers will benefit, however, because the higher "take" will enable the Govern­ ment to kick off its new disabil­ ity insurance program next July. Under this program, totally disabled Seafarers can start col­ lecting Social Security benefits at the age of 50, instead of wait­ ing until 65. The higher Social Security deductions mean a Seafarer could get a maximum of $94.50 a year knocked off his earnings, instead of the present maxi­ mum of $84. would be replaced by movable cranes, while cargo holds and beIween-deck spaces would be modi­ fied so that trailer bodies could be lowered through oversized hatches and then locked into place as is now done on the decks of the converted tankers. In this way each ship would be able to carry 240 35-foot trailer bodies. Long-Range Program Although Pan Atlantic is now calling for bids for work on one to four C-2s, the plans announced in November call for rebuilding at least eight C-2s under a long-range program. The company also left open the possibilities of adapting other C-2 vessels for this service. Last year, after inception of its currently successful trailer-tanker operation. Waterman made a bid for charters on 20 reserve fleet tankers for use in the same trade. However, a bill to that effect failed to pass the last Congress. Subse­ quently the tankers were assigned for use in regular tankship service as a result of the Suez crisis. Plans Set Aside Waterman has put aside for the time being its originally-announced plans to build "roll-on"-ships for this same service. In the offshore trades, the com­ pany has announced that it will apply for operating subsidies in the ve?ijifiai:j^u]:e,^.„,., freighter African Star the night of December 18. She is cur­ rently at Bethlehem Steel's 56th Street yard in Brooklyn and is ex­ pected to be laid up there until January 17. The Elizabeth, which suffered above-the-waterline damage in a collision with the Chinese tanker Hai Kwang off the Scotland Light­ ship, is undergo­ ing repairs at the Brewer Dry Dock Company on Staten Island. The repairs, which are estimated in the neighborhood of $85,000, are ex­ pected to be com­ pleted by next Jensen Thursday, Janu­ ary 10, and the ship is slated to leave for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic the following day. Skipper Testifies Meanwhile, a Coast Guard board inquiring into the Pilgrim-African Star crash, heard the Pilgrim's skipper. Captain Kenneth C. Bor­ den, defend the maneuvers of the Moran Towing Company pilSt who was navigating the ship when she collided with the Star in Upper New York Bay just off Ellis Island. Captain Borden conceded that the Star had been approaching the Pilgrim from a right angle and nor­ mally would have had the right of way. But, he said, he expected the Star to turn southward into the channel as she came out of the East River. The pilot. Captain John Sahlberg, testified that he sounded warning whistles before the crash but received no answer. His testi­ mony was supported by William P. Wimberly, Jr., the Pilgrim's chief officer. African Star wit­ nesses have insisted that signals were sounded. Seafarer David Kctchum, who was the bow lookout at the time, told the board that he saw the Star but did not report it to the captain because he was certain the officers on the bridge had seen the other ship. Engines Astern The Pilgrim's helmsman, August Jensen, testified that the Pilgrim's engines were going astern and that she was "pretty much dead in the US Defers Kings P'fers Reflecting the shipping boom and the growing shortage of ship­ board personnel, merchant ship officers from the academies will now be eligible for draft defer­ ments for the first time since the Korean War. At that time, occupational de­ ferments were given to some un­ licensed seamen. Now, under plans worked out by the Maritime Ad­ ministration and Navy, they will go only to students and graduates of Kings Point and the state mari­ time academies of New York, Cali­ fornia, Maine and Massachusetts. Beginning next February, gradu­ ates of these academies will have the choice of going into active naval service, with Navy commis­ sions, or going into the merchant marine as licensed officers, with commissions in the naval reserve. Students in the academies will retain their civilian status and will also be deferred from the draft. The screening and physical exami­ nation of these students will be .done by the Navy. Shown here right after her collision with African Star on December 18, Alcoa Pilgrim is now in Bethlehem Steel yard in Brooklyn for repairs. Ship will be laid up until January 17. water" before colliding with the Star. Both the Star and the Pilgrim were laden with ore when the crash occurred during a period of good visibility. The Star, inbound from Boston to Staten Island, had a 25foot hole punched amidships in her port side and had to be beach­ ed on the mud flats near the Sta­ tue of Liberty. The Pilgrim, shifting from her Brooklyn pier to Weehawkcn, NJ, was able to pro­ ceed to Weehawken, where she discharged her cargo of 8,700 tons of bauxite. In the Elizabeth-Hai Kwang col­ lision, which occurred just one week before the Pilgrim-Star crash, the force of the initial im­ pact drove the Elizabeth's port anchor well into her forepeak, tore up her bow on both sides and buckled some deck plating. The backbone of every S/U ship is Us delepates. These Sea­ farers. elected by the crcio, are volunteers irho represent the crew to the officers, defend the Union agreement and shoulder the re­ sponsibility of keeping a creio happy and beefs to a minimnm during a voyage. The success of a voyage ofien hinges on these efforts. John J. Cook, oiler Although only 26 years of age. Seafarer John J. Cook has been around longer than you would ex­ pect. He began sailing back in 1947 as an Isthmian organizer and has been riding SIU ships steadily for the past nine years. Every sec­ ond or third trip, he figures, he gets the dele­ gate's assignment. "You never know from one time to another Cook what the job is going to be like," he admits. "On a good ship, you can settle all the beefs while you are out at sea. ' The last time he was delegate, he recalled, the ship went through two voyages without a single hour of disputed overtime. Unfortunate­ ly, that isn't always the case. Some of the difficulty will arise, he explained, because you run into a chief engineer who just knows all the answers—he thinks. He won't talk to anybody and won't discuss anything. On the other hand, the chief engineer might be cooperative and live according to tie agreement, but d'fficulties might arise for the delegate from the crew itself. "You might tell the gang to have their OT sheets ready for a certain time so that the chief can okay them. But in the end you have to go chasing around to round up the OT sheets yourself. The same goes for repair lists." Experiences like these tend to discourage a con­ scientious delegate. Cook believes the delegate would get an assist if there were more clarifications of black gang work­ ing rules. Sometimes he reports, there are honest differences of opinion on whether or not an item is overtime. Fundamentally, he agrees, the delegate's assignment can't be a happy one because no mediator is in a happy spot. Since the delegate is in the middle between officers and crew, at one time or another he is bound to have somebody on his neck. The main asset of any delegate, he conclude.s. is this ability to negotiate between two opposing parties. Being a good diplomat also involves knowing what you are talking about and being able to convince others of that fact. I �li/' *-•' s:- YouVe part of it! The joint Union-shipowner safety program now being introduced aboard SlU ships provides for direct Seafarer-participation at every turn. Sea­ farers play a bigger role in this new set-up than in any company-sponsored program that has existed up until now. Key figures In this program are the Seafarer safety representatives elected from each depart­ ment by their shipmates. They participate di­ rectly in the program at all levels, linking crew and officers in the common objective. Here's how it works: The Seafarer-represen­ tatives sit on the senior safety committee along with the skipper and officers. They also preside over the safety meetings of their respective de­ partments. Finally, the three Seafarers are mem­ bers of the key five-man ship inspection commit­ tee which inspects the entire vessel once a month from bow to stern. And, of course, every Seafarer, In his depart­ ment's safety meetings, will be consulted for his views on eliminating hazards and accidents. •i is ^ �Jaanary 4, 1951 YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS mirc Sevo LOG Retired, He's Off To Europe a Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying The object of every retired man is to take a trip—either to Florida or Europe—and get to do the things that always eluded him while he was working. That's exactly what Seafarer By Sidney Margoliut Edward Jacobsen has in mind. The 68-year-old carpenter, a veteran of 35 years at sea, has quit for good on his SIU dis-^ was that you can't get anything '57 Living-Cost Outiooky January Buys ability benefit. He plans to take a trip to Norway in the without a union. It also showed Moderate-income families are in for another year of rising prices spring, see his children and his old me that the SIU was the best of In 1957. Indications are that the latest round of inflation is going to push living costs beyond even the present record level. We're really In the middle of the third major inflationary upsurge since the end of World War 11. Last January this department estimated living costs in 1956 would rise between two and three per cent. The actual increase turned out to be 2.7 per cent. In 1957, after a temporary leveling off in mid-win­ ter, because of seasonally lower food prices, living costs will resume their upwai'd movement and reach a new high in the late summer or early fall. Wholesale prices already are 3.5 per cent higher than at this time a year ago. While retail prices always lag behind, and do not rise or fall as sharply as wholesale commodity prices, a series of boosts will start appearing in the stores late this winter. The total effect may be to push up your living costs another 2-21^ per cent by ne.xt fall. The fact is, the Administration's tight-money and high-interest policy Many Sales In January January is always a good buying month, but this January espe­ cially there are many sales and clearances of overstocks. Here are important January sales and clearances: men's, children's and women's coats; men's and boys' suits; women's dresses; infants' wear; semi-annual shoe sales; white sales of sheets, cases, towels; clearances of refrigerators and freezers; sales of small appliances as toasters, mixers, irons. so far has proved futile in checking the present inflation, and itself has pushed up prices by increasing credit costs to both businessmen and wage-earners. For example, one reason auto dealers are giving smaller discounts on cars this year is because their credit costs for maintaining inventory have been increased, and in some cases their re­ serve or rebate on the finance charge has been shortened. Similarly, prices of new homes have jumped nine per cent this year despite the increasingly higher interest rates required for mortgages since 1953. And home owners are paying more in property taxes because of the jump in interest rates on school bonds, and loans to build roads and other improvements. Real beneficiaries of the tight-money high-interest policy have been insurance companies, banks and other lenders, and lai-ge investors. Sharpest living-cost boosts this year have been in transportation ex­ penses, notably because of the five per cent boost in the cost of owning a car. Other hot spots are medical expenses (up 4.2 per cent); personal care (up 3.2 per cent); food (up 2.1 per cent). Most noticeable increases you have to anticipate this coming year will be higher food costs; increased costs of fuel oil and coal, higher cloth­ ing prices, especially for wool gaixnents; higher tags on some house­ hold furnishings, including rugs, some appliances and hardware, and bigger monthly payments on homes. As much as possible, it will pay you to try to minimize the effects of the price increases in 1957 by; 1—Anticipating your needs at sales. January, particularly, is a good buying month because of the many sales and clearances (see list of lales with this report). 2—Planning meals around foods that will be comparatively plentiful and therefore not as subject to increases (see below). 3—Practicing conservative use of commodities like fuel that have risen drastically and may rise further. 4—Buying on a cash basis as much as possible this year to avoid the increased finance charges. Here is information you can use in planning buying during the next six months to minimize inflation's impact on your living standards: HOUSING: While prices of new homes jumped 9 per cent this year as the number built dropped 17 per cent, prices of older houses rose only 3 to 5 per cent. Pre-1953 houses with 4 per cent VA mortgages, and older FHA mortgages of 5 per cent or less, are especially attrac­ tive buys if the value is otherwise reasonable. This year more than ever, it will pay homeowners to get along with as small a mortgage as they can manage. The increase in the FHA rate to 51b per cent means an increase of about $3.50 in the monthly payment on a $12,000 mortgage. Prices of new homes will average $15,200 in 1957, compared to $14,700 in 1956, the National Association of Home Builders estimates. This amounts to an increase of 3.4 per cent. Only major price drop has been, on lumber, now relatively reasonable for home-expansion pro­ jects. Douglas fir prices at this writing are the lowest in 2V^ years,, with 2 X 4's, for example, about 11 per cent below last year's price. CARS: Not only are many 1957 models $100 to $200 higher, but dealers are not chopping list prices as much thi.s year. For one thing, Detroit I'eports indicate, manufacturers are planning to gear produc­ tion closely to sales to avoid the abundant stocks which lead to retail price cutting. Tires and gasoline also are expected to cost more in '57. CLOTHING: Moderate-income families will feel most keenly boosts on wool clothing. Prices of raw wool already have soared almost 50 per cent in the past year. The result has been three increases in the past three months on worsted fabrics, used especially in men's and boy's suits. These and other woolen garments will cost more this spring. Our advice is to anticipate needs at the January and Februai-y clearances of men's and women's coats and suits. FOOD: Moat prices are relatively reasonable in winter, but not as cheap this year as last, and will rise sharply by summer. Meat will not be as abundant in '57 as in '56. Pork especially will be very expensive. Ham and shoulder currently are relatively reasonable, but pork roasts expensive.. Lamb, too, will cost more in '57. Plan on using more poul­ try and eggs to replace red meat this year; poultry has been cheap and will continue reasonable in '57, Eggs are in good supply, too; winter's the time to buy the large eggs, Frozen fish fillets also will be a compai'atiVely good buy. friends "and maybe stay about a year" before coming back to the States. Even for an old-timer in the shipping business, Jacobsen has led a more adventurous life than most. He started out tamely enough as a house carpenter and building con­ tractor in his native Norway. Be­ fore he was finished, he had sailed on ships of at least six nations in­ cluding whalers and was the vic­ tim of a mine explosion in World War II. He was chief carpenter on the last American whaler, the Ulysses, and spent six to seven years all told chasing whales in An­ tarctic waters. Crew Of 10 Carpenters He describes the whaling life as "hard work." an understatement in light of the tough job faced by a maintenance man on a ship that almost never gets to port, and has to battle Antai'ctic gales day after day. On the Ulysses he had a crew of ten carpenters working with him keeping the mother ship and the catcher vessels in repair. At that though, he was better off than other crewmembers because when the whaling season ended and the ship laid up he and his gang were kept aboard putting her back in shape again. Jacobsen started sailing first on Norwegian vessels, and then was on Swedish, Danish, British, New Zea- any union I've ever been in con­ tact with." Still hearty for all of his 68 years, Jacobsen was forced to re­ tire by his bad underpinning. Both of his legs have been severely fractiu-ed at one time or another. One was broken in a shipyard ac­ cident and the other in 1942 when his ship was blown up by a mine. The result is that "I can't run up and down the ladders like 1 used to." Settle Texas City Claims Calling it quits to his sea­ going career, disabled Sea­ farer Ed Jacobsen takes goodbye look at shipping board at headquarters. land and finally American ships. He has 20 years' time on US flag vessels, much of it in more recent years with Isthmian ships. 'Nothing Without Union' His union history is almost equally varied. "I've been a mem­ ber of several different unions for about 40 years," he observed, "and one thing my experience proved Recollections of the Texas City disaster nearly 10 years ago were revived last week when a US Dis­ trict Court ordered insurance com­ panies to pay a Texas City railway •SSli million for damages sustained in the explosion and fire which took the lives of more than 500 per­ sons. No Seafarers were involved in the debacle at the Texas oil port on April 16 and 17. 1947. SIU mem­ bers of the Galveston branch pitched in with the relief work, however, and crews on SIU ships in the area took up collections which were turned over to the re­ lief fund. June 15, 1956 — December 15, 1956 During the past six months, membership-elected trial committees in SIU ports through­ out the Atlantic and Gulf District handled seven trials of Seafarers accused of violating provisions of the Union constitution. There were no appeals, although the right of appeal is available to any Seafarer-^ Charges; 1—Refusing to cooperate with found guilty by a trial com­ trial cases, the names of the ac­ delegates. 2—Lying to crew. 3—Not cused and accusers are omitted for checking stores. 4—Drunk and not turn­ mittee. All the trial proceedings were purposes of publication. in conformity with the SIU consti­ Trials tution and are summarized below 28. 1936 in accordance with the Union's June Accused: S-1003: Accuser: K-272 policy of keeping the membership Charges: 1—Drunk aboard ship and not able to stand his watch: while in the fully informed. The current six- port ot Buenos Aires, missed watches on months summary is the eighth that account of being drunk. 2—Made derogator.v remarks about Union officials and the LOG has printed. representatives. Trial Committee: Erne.st Such. S-975: V.in SIU trial procedure as specified N. Dalhouse. U-430: Nick Gaylord. U-Sll: in the constitution hews closely to Leonard S. Bugajewski. B-281; -Alex Anagthe traditional pattern followed in noston. A-106. Findings: Guilty of Srst and second sub­ courtrooms. Trial committees are divisions of first charge. Not guilty on composed exclusively of rank-and- second charge. Committee recommended that, accused be suspended from mem­ file Seafarers. Union officials are bership for si.x months, three months on each section of charge on which found barred from serving. guilty. Also recommended fines of $25 The accuser must be present to on each offense. confront the accused. The accused 28. 1956 has the right to cross-examine wit­ June Accused: C-518: Accuser. H 272 nesses and to call witnesses in his Charges: 1—Drunk and interfering with while trying to settle crew's own behalf. He can also call on patrolman beefs. 2—Drunk and fired for not being other Union members to assist him, able to perform duties as chief cook. and causing ill feelings among if they so desire, in preparing his .8—Drunk the whole crew at the payoff. defense. Trial Committee: Ernest Such. S-975: Van N. Dalhouse. D-430: Leonard S. Buga.iewBefore the trial can begin, the ski. B-231; Nick Gaylord. G-511: Alex accused must be properly notified Anagiiosloii. A-106. Findings: of disorderly conduct at of the charges against him. The the payoff.Guilty Committee recommended a charges must be read at membei'- $50 fine. ship meetings to determine if they 23. 1956 are brought properly under the August Accused: B-881; Accuser; A-3 constitution, and the meetings also Charges: 1—Accu.sed stated in the pres­ of others that he paid monies to an act on the findings of the trial and ence SIU official without receiving a receipt, appeal committees. but was unable or unwilling to name the 2—Accu.sed vilified a Union offi­ The constitution specifies in de­ official. cial in the presence of members and tail the headings under which Union employees. 3—.Accused, because conduct and temper, brought the charges can be brought and sets of Union into disrepute. 4—Accused was limits on the penalties that can be disorderly, abusive and unrestrainable in the Union hall. imposed for the various offenses. Trial Committee: Carl E. Gibbs. G-60: The appeals procedure which is Charles W. Hemmis. H-148: Fred Israel, I-G: Elmar C. BarnhiU, B-623: Tim .AIcopen to each accused member is Carthy. M-652. also to a rank-p 1-file committee Findings: Guilty on first, second, and third violations, with fines of $50 on elected by the membership. Ap­ each. Charge dismissed on fourth vio­ peals can also be made to the in­ lation. ternational conventions. September 6, 1956 In the following summary o f the Accused: F-324: Accuser*: M-61T. M-491 ing to. 5—Fighting in messhall at me.altime. 6—Inability to take inventory. 7— Haphazard requisitions filled out during entire trip. Trial Committee: C. Foster. F-200: W. L. Holland. 11-635; J. Z. Markham. M-116; C. Carlson. C-461: R. A. Triche. T-354. Findings: Committee recommended that accused be fined $50 and not be per­ mitted to sail as a steward in the future. .Motion by .1. Algina, A-1, seconded by C. Simmons, S-1. to non-concur with that part of findings dealing with "not per­ mitted to sail as steward in the future," because this is unconstitutional, wai carried. November 1. 19-56 Accused: H-42; Accuser: B-7 Charges: 1—.After signing articles on SS Barbara Frietchie. accused failed to per­ form his duties aboard ship for seven consecutive day.s, due to being drunk. 2—Accused failed to perform his dutie* aboard ship while watches were being broken in Rouen, France, due to being drunk. He also failed to perform hli duties aboard ship after sea watcbei were set. due to being drunk. Trial Committee: T. Hill, H-149; R. W. Simpkins. S-373: V. Porter, P-6: D. L. J. Jones. J-250; M. F. Kramer, K-398. Findings: Guilty on first violation and fined $50. Guilty on second violation. Fined $50 and suspended from Union for six months. November 15. 1956 Accused: M-909: Accusers: M-7, H-272 Charges; 1—Received pay and then de­ liberately walked off Steel Admiral so as not to stand engine watches. 2—Refused to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties. Trial Committee: T. F. Greaney, G-507» H. J. Parnell. P-217: J. F. Adams, A-373: J. B. Swiderski. S-258: C. Martin, M-1094. Findings: Guilty. The committee recom­ mended a $50 fine on each charge, the total of $100 to be paid after the next trip. November 15. 1956 Accused: M-909; Accusers: G-2, S-1 Charges:. Disorderly . conduct in Union hall. Refused to listen to charges and violations against him. Used abusive and profane language. Trial Committee: T. F. Greaney, G-S07i J. H. Parnell, P-217: J. B. SwiderskL S-258; J. F. Adams. A-373; C. Martin, M-10n4. Findings; Guilty. Committee recom­ mended $30 fine to be paid at concliutoa of next trip. I ,2! •Mr - J\ �'fr:syv'5.?\'v; Pacre Eleht SEAFARERS January f, 1953 , tOG SIU Freight Wa DECK DEPARTMENT 1944 Bosun (Mariner) $ Bosun • ••••••••••••••••At'****** 1.12*^0 Bosun's Mate-Day -••••• —-—Bosun's Mate—V/atcli************ Carpenter (Mariner) Carpenter 112.50 St orelceeper ••••••••••••••••••• AB Maintenance Quartermaster 105*00 Able Seaman 100.00 Ordinary Seaman 82.50 V/atchman 100.00 Wf-v 1^'- A ^ 1947 1946 1946 1945 A ^ 1947 I JL 157.50 155*00 155*00 175*00 172.50 172.50 205*00 192.50 180*00 157*50 150*00 15.5*00 150.00 15.5.00 127.50 15.5*00 172.50 167.50 162.50 167*50 162.50 15.5*00 162*50 252*00 182*50 200*00 269*50 $ 217.30 2o5.*o5 228.17 2 A. 25 190/80 200.35. 205*00 197.50 187*50 172*50 172*50 150*00 172*50 217^30 209*35 198*75 182*85 182.85 159.00 182.85 228.17 219.82 208*69 191.99 166.95 191.99 291^.50 227.50 312*17 21^1.15 327.78 253.21 35.8*1 230.00 205.00 237*00 205*00 2^3*80 255^99 228*17 263*78 228*17 272.! ^?^99 25.2. 221. 210. 210.1 177.1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Elect* (Mariner). Chief Electrician•••«••••••••• 185*25 Assistant Electrician...•••••• 137*50 2nd Electrician•••••••••••••*. Unlicensed Jr. Eng.-Day Unlicensed Jr. Eng. Watch Plumber Machinist Deck Engineer.•..........*•..• Deck Eng.-Eastern SS Co Storekeeper................... Engine Utility Evaporator Maintenance... Oiler Oiler-Diesel Watertender Fireman Aatertender Fireman ••• Wiper .Wiper (10/23 A6-12/31A6) Reefer Eng. (only 1 carried)•• Reefer Eng. (v/hen 3 carried) 117*^0 187*50 187*50 IA.50 162*50 172*50 205.00 205.00 212.00 160.00 190.00 —————— 127.50 IIOAOO 110.00 110.00 100*00 92*50 Chief•••••••••••« —————— 1st Assistant*••• 2nd Assistant*••. — 197*50 190*0.0 205*00 190.00 I5-5*OO 172*50 172.50 172.50 172.50 162*50 177*50 195*25 177*50 177*50 167*50 132.50 150.00 160.00 175*00 252.00 269.50 252* 00 220.00 201.00 202.50 182*50 182.50 167*50 157.50 132*50 132*50 172*50 155*00 155.00 155*00 155.00 217.30 251.22 217*30 209*35 217*30 201*ii0 188*15 21< 1*82 22i *17 211*^7 197*56 217*32 197.56 269.1 2l|2.i 280*1 2l|.2.! 25.2*: 22l|..i 210.! 231. 210., 210. 198.1 206.97 188*15 188.15 177.55 185.50 ;?Z:8 19lv.78 269*50 285.6? 299.95 318.i 269.50 237*50 218.50 269.50 237*50 218*50 285.67 251.75 231.61 299.95 318. 280. 258., 220.00 200.00 200.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 220.00 233.20 217.30 217.30 196.10 185.50 159.00 159.00 2l|.!f *86 228.17 228.17 205.91 19S-*78 166.95 166.95 265.; 252. 2k2.\ 218. 261^.3^ 2li3.19 207.! STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward (Mariner)••••••• — Chief Steward. *.... Chief Cook Ni^t Cook & Baker Second Cook* ••• Assistant Cook*. Messman Utilityman •***«**•••*. 157*50 137*50 122*50 -——67*50 87*50 150.00 205*00 205.00 185.00 175.00 150.00 150.00 207. 177. 177. OWERimE RATE Prior to 6/15/46, 9Gc for all 1946 1946 1947 1947 1948 1948 1948 1.15 1948 1950 1950 1951 1.29 •951 i952 .. . 1.48 953 -953 1.51 .953 •^953 1956 1956 1956 2.10 unlicensed1 personnel. for base pay less than 200.00 for base pay of 200.00 or more for base pay less than 200.00 for base pay more than 199.99 for base pay less than 235.73 for base pay more than 235.72 for base pay less than 239.23 for base pay more than 239.22 for base pay less than 262.47 for base pay mure than 262.46 for base pay less than 377.30 for base pay more than 277.29 for base pay less than 298.4ft; : for base pay more than 298.48 for base pay of 304.45 or less for base pay of 310.43 to 354.35 for base pay of 361.17 or more for base pay of 322.72 or less for base pay of 329.06 to 375.61 for base pay of 382.84 or more m fAlP I �> ' - fannary 4. 1957 SEAFARERS PaK« Nin* LOG e Scale Since 1944 (8 1948 1948 1949 19S0 19SI 1952 1953 378.00 |1]47.00 $ 1].00.68 1952 $ 285.10^ )i )i \.7 288.9l|: 296.1]!]. 554.87 534.70 l}.0l]..02 i;38.76 380.97 3li.0.7k 390.96 359.32 465.09 403.83 361.18 414.42 498.11 432.50 386.82 W+3.84 359.32 321.[|.6 392.76 358.06 336.73 364.38 336.73 336.73 336.73 315.20 260.99 276.20 306.20 2l]:8.1a 21^8.1^1 213.79 262.89 262.89 262.89 262.89 226.25 226.25 330.75 360.93 361J..1^3 371.93 395.66 U8.72 321.22 281]..62. 255.01]: 332.22 295.62 266. Ol]. 303.90 266. Ol]. 31k.i]-8 283 .01 371]-. 02 332.81 299.50 3l]-2.13 331.35 •?' 293 .w 271.01 278.25 255.OU 255.01^ 231.38 219.55 189.97 189.97 I 518.09 499.25 2l].5.3l]. 233.51 233.51 200.97 33l]..85 fe 1-7 1^70.99 237.81]. 226.01 226.01 I93.I1.7 331.35 n hhS.72 23I1..3I}. 222.51 222.51 189.97 266. Ol]. 2i].8.29 233.51 251^.51 233.51 233.51 221.68 230.55 5 i9 368.40 336.73 336.73 261.53 353.85 258.5112l].0.79 226.01 2k7.01 226.01 226.01 211]..18 223.05 [8 )5 343.98 3lk.kl 314.41 244.19 329.50 255.01]. 237.29 222.51 2l].3 .51 222.51 222.51 210068 219.55 '9 302.32 302.32 239.5-0 299.50 \k 299.50 362.81 299.50 372.13 329.50 283.01 261].. 13 2kd.[\l 270.75 2I18.I+I zk-Q.ki 235.82 2i].5.26 299.50 279.52 262.89 286.53 262.89 262.89 21^9.56 259.55 329.50 309.52 262.89 286.53 262.89 262.89 2l].9.56 27I1-.55 327.13 302.32 302.32 286.99 288.53 366.72 334.32 314.41 340.22 314.41 314.41 314.41 294.30 31^2.35 361^.19 385.1i.2 l^l5.1i-2 1^38.76 465.09 498.11 33I1-.85 296.99 271^.51 3lf2.i5 30I1..L.9 282.01 361]..19 323.92 300.00 385.k2 3I1-2.8O 317.1].8 385.11-2 3ii.2.80 317.I1-8 1].O1]..69 359.91^ 333.37 428.97 381.54 346.70 459.43 408.63 371.32 281.7S 258.5a 258.5a 23a.88 223.05 193. a7 193 .a7 289.25 266.0a 266.0a 307.70 325.63 299.50 299.50 272.87 259.55 226.25 226.25 325.63 299.50 299.50 272.87 259.55 226.25 226.25 368.16 3ao.7a 3ao.7a 312.76 298.a9 237.57 237.57 390.25 390.25 361.18 361.18 325.27 3io.a8 2a2.32 2a2.32 2a2.38 230.55 200.97 200.97 323.29 283.01 283.01 283.01 257.8k 2a5.26 213.79 213.79 302.32 1^1^ ^40f '• •7.- - $li-78.7li. 429.13 413.41 401.71 283.01 255. ol^ 1956 386.00 375.08 266. oi^ 292.90 )l 363.73 258.51^ J-0 h 333.73 255. oii 32k.72 288.12 258.511296.1).O 258.51^ IZ 315.35 J955 tiRsr T)\5A6tM W •gf 380.88 407.92 — aa7.oo aoo.68 366.18 hre.Tk a29.i3 392.18 386.82 3a8.36 332.'a7 259.52 259.52 \9^ . ,«i i : ' :v,f �Awe Ten SEAFARERS LOC XnnuT Ji, Ifif Freighter Makes Icy Voyage :r/-- Winter's here again, as this photo shows. This is the Norwe­ gian freighter Luksef|ell getting ready to move through an ice-choked lock in the Lachine canal enroute from the Great Lakes to Montreal harbor. See Md, Key Arena In 'Right' Law Test [iK Undismayed by their defeats in Louisiana, Montana, Kan­ sas and Washington, backers of "right to work" legislation have announced a new push in several states when legisla­ tures reconvene this month. At the same time, labor tending their program north and groups are preparing to lock east into the country's heavily-in­ horns by seeking repeal of such laws where they now exist. A key battle in the "right to work" fight will be on a proposed law in the State of Maryland. Up until now, "right to work" back­ ers have not been successful in ex- Atom Ships Get -Navy The cost of living may be going up, but the cost of atom ships is coming down. So says the Navy, anyway, but it'll be some time before boat lov­ ers can dump their outboard mo­ tors in favor of reactors. The Navy says that the new atom submarines it is now build­ ing will "generally" cost less than $60 million, as compared with $63$67 million for building the first atom sub, the Nautilus. Conven­ tionally-powered subs cost about $1412 million. The Navy attributes the drop in costs to greater building knowhow. SiU, Welfare K P- t-: Seafarers and SIU families who apply for maternity, hos­ pital or surgical benefits from the Welfare Plan are urged to keep the Union or the Wel­ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their applications are being proc­ essed. Although payments are often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving or plan to move are advised to immediately notify SIU headquarters or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 11 Broadway, New York, NY. dustrialized areas where trade un­ ions are strongest. The proposed Maryland "right to work" law, like those existing in 17 other states, would prohibit all forms of union security including the union shop and maintenance of membership clauses in union con­ tracts. At the same time, the laws require unions to give representa­ tion on wages, grievances and other issues to non-members of the un­ ion who are in the bargaining unit. In last November's elections, a "right to work" referendum was roundly defeated in Washington state, but a repeal move failed in Nevada. In Kansas, voters routed a "right to work" candidate for Governor and in Montana, "wreck" law backers failed to get the issue on the referendum ballot. Balto Feasts In Job Surge BALTIMORE—The SIU branch here is continuing to churn out jobs at the rate of 100-plus per week, but registration is lagging way behind. Class C men are tak­ ing up the slack while A and B shipping and registration run neck and neck. A total 6f 232 jobs were dis­ patched during the last two-week period, Port Agent Earl Sheppard reported. The SIU Christmas dinner here, as in all other ports, proved to be a big success, with a large con. tingent of SIU members and their •families on hand. The festivities were to be duplicated at a slightly subdued pace on New Year's Day as well. A total of 15 ships paid off, nine signed on and nine more arrived in transit. No out-of-the-ordinary beefs developed to mar the smooth handling of these vessels. Yule dinner brought Seafarer and Mrs. John Doyle (above) and children Beverly, John, Herbert and little Kathleen to SIU hall for the festivities. They were glad dad could be home. At left, a happy holiday was shared by Seafarer Henry H. Schultz (left) and Mrs. Schultz. Mrs. Schultz' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Steinhoff, who were visiting from Ger­ many, were their guests. In foreground is the Schultz' young son Uirich. �HMarr 4, 1»7 •:SfcVr:;l;.: SEAF AREBS P«f• Eleres LOG Metro Gets One T-2 Of Six Sold By US ffo Afore Of That For Now!' •^,:- The SlU-contracted Metro Petroleum Corporation, which now operates the T-2 tanker Sweetwater, has purchased the T-2 tanker Mermaid. • The Mermaid is one of six T-2s forfeited to the Govern­ ment by the Stavros Niarchos Mi 4 Payoffs Perk Up SF Jobs '• V" W::m. interests and put up for sale by the Maritime Administration. Built during World War II, the Mermaid was sold under the Ship SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping Sales Act of 1946 for $1,694,216. Metro, one of 40 companies who here was a .shade better than an­ ticipated during the last two weeks. put in bids, offered $2,053,000. Under terms of the purchase, Four ships showed up for payoff Metro must keep the ship under instead of the lone caller originally the American flag, although it can j expected. run in either foreign or domestic j The future looks good also, actrade. I cording to Port Agent Leon John­ The high bid of $2,456,525, for son, so no one need worry about the tanker Monitor, came from the shipping out. American Trading and Production Of the four ships that did pay Corporation, which was awarded off. only the Seagarden (Paciiic I the jMonitor and one other tanker, Nav) immediately signed on again. i Other one-tanker awards went to The others were the Morning 1 the Rotary Tankers Corporation, Light and Wacosta (Waterman) and • Pan Cargo Shipping Corporation the Robin Hood 'Seas Shipping), I and Commerce Tankers Corpora-1 all of which should be moving out tion. i again soon. All of the following SlU families will collect the $200 niaternity i benefa plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: I Kevin Koval, born December 5, Michael Keith AppleAvhite, born September 27, 1956, to Seafarer 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. John T. and Mrs. Thomas N. Appiewhite, Koval, Brooklyn, NY. , Washington. DC. 4 4 4 Michael Olha Bryars, born Octo­ j if i i Laria Victoria Long, born No­ ber 2. 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. vember 20, 1956, to Seafarer and Oiha Bryars, Rabun, Ala. .Mrs. Charles E. Long, Prlchard, 4 4 4' Ala. Luther Gene Sanders, born Au­ j 4. 4 t 28, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. - For some reason, not a whisper has been heard out of the ! David Reagan Manen, born No- i gust Richard S. Sanders. Kittv Hawk, State Department recently on why the US doesn't need ! vember 26. 1956, to Seafarer and NC. much of a merchant marine. We wonder why. i IMrs. John Alanen, Stihvell, Okla. 4 4 4 It would be too much to hope that the built-in anti-mer­ Luis Rodriguez, born November if if if chant-marine complex of the Department has been dissolved. George Games Grimes, born No­ 20. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan The current world need for US shipping to shore up our allies vember 22, 1056, to Seafarer and R. Rodriguez, NY, NY. and maintain our foreign policy has made it inexpedient for l\lrs. Gordon K. Grimes, Balti­ 4 4 4 State to speak up on the subject. When things return to nor­ more, Md. Lyndia Geneva Small, born Noi i i ; vember 27, 1950, to Seafarer and mal will the Department again unlimber its heavy artillery against American ships and American seamen? Or will this I William Ayala Diaz, born Octo- j klrs. William E. Small, Baltimore, lesson finally penetrate when the lessons of World War I, lier 26, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. ' Md. Jesus Ayala, Santurce, PR. 4 4 4 World War il and Korea failed to make a dent? i i if Kenneth Donald Smith, born No­ The British long ago learned that in a nation with world­ Barbara Lynn Sanchez, born De­ vember 25, 1956, to Seafarer and wide commitments the merchant marine is more than the cember 5, 1956, to Seafarer and Leonard E. Smith. Los An­ third line of defense, it is the national lifeline. Today, Uncle IMrs. Thomas H. Sanchez, Chicka­ IMrs. geles, Calif. Sam is the one who has the world wide commitments, making saw, Ala. ' In and around the ThanksgivingChristmas-New Year's period, most of the news you get from ships concerns good eating. This year Is no exception. Leading off the parade is the Steel Seafarer which put an ex­ tra strain on its steward depart­ ment because it's making the long haul all around the Cape up to the Persian Gulf. The crew re­ Douglas corded an "en­ thusiastic vote of thanks" to Red Grant, the chief steward, Vernon Douglas, crew mess, and Fortunate Delluna, pantryman, for their "su­ perior service during a long and difficult trip." J" 4" i* Aboard the Hastings, there was a vote of thanks for the steward department, it being noted that "all brothers praised the depart­ ment. The chairman thanked the cooks and steward on a fine Thanksgiving dinner and doubts if the steward department could put out a more superior dinner for Christmas." Sounds like he was challenging them to break all pre­ vious records. t '3^;^ I V';'',A.Jr.-- t 4« Getting away from thoughts of food for the moment, a fellow who has been mentioned before in this corner is Seafarer Norman Kirk. He rang the bell again on the Louisiana, getting, a vote of con-, fidence and a "big thank you" for a job well done. the merchant marine this country's lifeline. 4 4 4 If past State Department policy had prevailed, US opera­ Mary Lou Marie Auger, born No­ tors would have sold, scrapped or put into barnacles hundreds vember 27, 1956, to Seafarer and of freighters and tankers. There would not be enough experi­ Mrs. Jean J. Auger, Philadelphia. enced operators or trained seamen immediately available to Pa. 4 4 4 shore up South Asia, Japan, Western and Southern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America until the reserve ships and Luz Amalia Gonzalez Sisco, born men could be brought out. Such a situation would be an November 19, 1956, to Seafarer and I Mrs. Isidro Gonzales, Plana-Ponce, immense victory for the Communist empire. When and if the State Department learns this lesson, and PR. 4 4 4 puts it into action, the US will be far better equipped to meet Charlotte Marie Brooks, born its world responsibilities and preserve its own world position. December 1, 1956, to Seafarer and if if ''Roil On' Or 'Lift On?' "Roll-on" or "lift on"? Right now this seems to be one of the major questions facing operators seeking new sources of revenue. But the next few months should bring a partial answer. Seafarers will have the unique opportunity of per­ sonally observing both modes of operation. TMT Trailer Ferry, Inc., has already kicked off the first true "roll-on roll-off" service with the Carib Queen, and plans to add a sister ship. Waterman-Pan Atlantic, having been suc­ cessful with its four piggyback tankers, is now planning the conversion of C-2s into true lift-ons. But so far the efficiency of one method over the other has not been definitely estab­ lished. Waterman had planned to build seven new roll-ons, but set this idea aside, for the time being anyway, to concentrate on converting the C-2s to lift-ons. With Waterman, however, the decision may have been influenced in part by cost con­ siderations. With the prices of steel What they are, one new roll-on would have cost the company as much as converting seven C-2s to lift-ons. % ...A, < a . Mrs. James K. Brooks, Richlands, NC. 4 4 4 Vernon Joseph Hall, born Sep­ tember 20. 1956. to Seafarer and Mi's. Vernon Hall, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Larry Gaines, born August 17, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ellis B. Gaines, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 David Bruce Packert, born Octo­ ber 31, 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Packert, San Francisco, Calif. 4 4 4 Ruby Molis, born November 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio 4 4 4 Martha Ashe Dew, born October Molis Jr., Galveston, Texas. 25, 1956. to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul 4 4 4 II. Dew, White Oak, NC. San Christopher Negron, born 4 4 4 November 8, 1956, to Seafarer and Robert Lewis Warden, born No­ Mrs. Cruz Negron, Bronx, NY. vember 26, 1956, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Robert L. Warden, Portland, Tracey Logan Williams, born Oc­ Me. tober 22, 1956, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. Dale E. Williams, Nederland, Guadalupe Lopez, born Novem­ ber 2, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Texas. 4 4 4 Reinaldo Lopez Monies, Brooklyn. Nancy Ramona Fillingim, born NY. November 17, 1956, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Patricia Ann Willis, born No­ Mrs. Office Fillingim, Chickasaw, vember 27, 1956, to Seafarer and Ala. 4 4 4 Mrs. Perley D. Willis, Norfolk, Va. Helen Regina Saide, bom No­ 4 4 4 Allda Marie Ticer, born Septem­ vember 11, 1956, to Seafarer and; ber 28, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Joseph P. Saide Jr., Neder­ Daniel Ticer^Oaklandv Califl •'*" land, Texas. A �... Paje Twelve SEAFARERS January 4, 1957 LOG Even Stowaways Grin On Catherine PR Restaurant Is Recommended To the Editor: I'd like to inform the member­ ship about a good spot in Puerto Rico run by an ex-sailor who enjoys having Seafarers' trade and can be counted on for good service. The place is Don's Restaurant in Caparra Heights. His address is PO Box 10481 and the tele­ phone, 8-0072. This spot can be used as a mailing address Letters To The Editor This is the season of good feelings, and the Catherine has gone all-out to account for her share of it. Ship's reporter Roland E. Lomax notes that the crew went to bat for a young boy stowaway from Takoradi, on the Gold Coast of West Africa, to give him a new lease on life when he was put off. "All the crew called him 'Smilie' because he was always grinning . . . a real nice fellow. Since his bid to get away from it all was nipped in the bud, we took up a collection of money and clothing for him so he could go back home in style, anyway." In other shipboard activities, a hearty vote of thanks was given to the cooks and the baker "for their preparation of food and ability to meet the crisis of a bum stove." Beefs were also at a minimum, according to ship's delegate Vance A. Reid. Rounding out the happy picture was the fact that the cap­ tain, no less, played the role of ship's photographer to take the photo shown above. Catherine's a smooth-running lady, it seems. Laundry Takes 'Em To Cleaners Experience proves that guys who take pains to let you know how "sober, industrious and re­ liable" they are, really turn out to be lazy, no-good diunks. The same goes for outfits that stick a "reliable" in their name to give you the notion they're trustworthy. It ain't necessarily so, as most of us learn the hard way. The "Economical Laundry" in Rotterdam. Hol­ land, seems to be of the same stripe, according to SIU crewmembers on the Margarett Brown. "Extreme high prices" appear to be the rule w ith this outfit, notwithstanding its mon­ icker." The crew, led by dele­ gates Pete Scroggins, Jerry Wages, W. P. Rinehart and Henry P. Lopez, urges all Sea­ farers to I'-ing it. Burly Lined up for fire and boat drill, SlU crewmen on the Cath­ erine pose for a picture taken by the skipper and sent in by ship's delegate Vance A. Reid. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY ^I:inuel Aiitonana Mike Lubas Eladin Aris .Joseph D. MeCiiaw Fortunate Baconio Archibald McGuUaii William C. Baldwin H. F. MacDonald Frank T. Campbell Michael Machusky Walter L. Davis Benjamin J. Martin Robert M. Douijlan Albert Martinelli .lolin .1. Driscoll Vic Milazzo Robert E. Gilbert Joseph B. Murphy William Guenther W. P. O'Dea Bart E. Guraniek George G. Phifer Howard Hailey James Jt. Quinn Taib Hassen George E. Renale Billy It. Hill G. E. Shumaker Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira Kilgore Michael Tolh Ludwig Kristiansen Karl Treimann Frank J. Kubek Harry S. Tutlle Freileriek Landry Fred West Karrel Leeimaa Norman West Leonard Leidig Virgil W. Wilmoth Anthon.v D. Leva Pon P. Wing USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Peler O. Choplinski Paul Norton Charles Dwyer USPHS HOSPlT.\L NORFOLK, VA. James E. Baker Cicero M. King Francis J. Boner William H. Mason Rul'ino Comantigue James H. Norton William C. Dowdy MT. SINAI HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, P.\. Dan Gentry USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Orville E. Abrams F. B. McColIian Mareelo B. Belen Charles T. Nangle Raymond V. Boston W. A. VanDyne M. M. Hammond Harry M. Wong USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, OA. Dalton M. Barnes S. N. Hurst Mavimino Barnes .limmle Littleton .Mbert Birt BacUio Llanez USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bosley Norman W. Kirk . Donald K. Campbell Joseph A. Wehe VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA, John Abadie USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Paul Raggett WiUiam Jones Henry Buhot Martin Kelly Gaetano Buseiglio Edward G. Knapp Cloise Coats John Knowles Jacob Cuccia Thomas Landa Scrio M. DeSosa Leo H. Lang C. A. Dorrough Samuel Langham William Driscoll Karl Larsen Atomane Elchuk William Lawless Lucicn Elie Jacob Levin Alfred B. Fahm Samuel Levy Charles Fetter Louis Marshall Leon Gordon Alois Mauffray Clarence Graham William Murray Horace Gray Michael Muzio Clarence Hafner John Overton •lames Hand Walter Penton William Haveln Eddie Perry I I I • j Vcikko Pollanen Jack Sprada Winford Powell Edward J. Stevens L.i im G. Powers ' Nick Tala .Ichn Psilos Lonnie R. Tickle Rai lolph Ratcliff Luciano Toribio F. Kegalado Dirk Visser .Vnthotiy Rodriguez James Waldrop Edward Samrock James E. Ward Wade H. Se.vton John Williamson Tcelil Smigielski D. G. Zcrrudo USPHS HOSPIT.'VL MOBILE, ALA. Robert N. Young USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Wilbert Blanton Robert T. McNeil Herbert M. Bumpas Concpcion Mejia Eric R. W. Dahl Alfonso Olaguibel Jackie D. Daniel Lee Parker Norman B. Hadden W. W. Smith Joseph Harmonson Edward Taylor Stanley F. Koenig James L. Ward USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Ma.y Acosta James T. Moore Willie Albert John A. Morris Frrnk J. Albou Francis O'Laughlin Felicitio Aponte Gerald E. Pettipas Chester .\nti Joseph A. Prabech Talmadge Barbour Allan Reese Roy W. Bell William E. Roberts Kenneth Bewig George Schmidt Leslie Brilhart Alonzo D. Sistrunk Jtvseph E. Burns Kevin B. Skelly .Antonio Colon Stanley F. Sliced Mrnuel Fernandez Vicco W. Sorensen Gorman T. Glaze Robert W. Stanford Torlcif Hun.scn Robert Stokes Walter Hartman Juan P, Taboada Clarence R. Haun Cecil Utley Fred Holmes James H. Walker Edward Huizenga Stanley Wallock William H. Johnson Ernest H. Webb Herman Kemp Vyrl WiUiams Elmer King Albert Willis Edward McMaster ; George Wilson Francisco Mayo Edward L. Woods William Mellon CHRONIC DISEASES HOSPITAL B.ALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISL.AND, NY Fortunato Alfonso Harvey W. Morris Henry A. Anderson Robert Nielsen Julln Blomgren Frederick Oliver Alfred Casey Luis Olivero. Clarence Collins Robert Parker Eugenio Colon Pietro PauUn .\rtemio Fernandez Bias Ramirez Ramon Galarza James Ray Bryan Gibson N. Revnichenko John Givens Angel Luis Rios Estell Godfrey Adolfo Rodrigucs Joseph Fclton Raymond Ruppert J. Huisman Antonio Russo Alfred Kaju Abdul Said Johannes Karl Marcelino Santiago Florian Kaziukewicz Stanley Scott Demelrios Kekis Walter Snell Joseph Koenig Roman Szczygiel .Allen L. Lake J. L. Thompson William Luhrsen John B. Tlerney iMarcos E. Medina Martin Valle ''rancisze . Mietkl Daniel Wilson Reinaldo Montes All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. and, in an emergency, you can call home from there, too. It carries all the New York papers and serves good stateside hamburgers for a quarter, plus beer and drinks. It also has a jukebox and arrangements have been made to have copies of the LOG available for SIU men. Alien Friend i 3« 4" Oldtimer Gives Thanks To All To the Editor: Just a few lines to the best organization in the world, and also the best brotherhood. I wish to thank each and every brother for all they have done for me in my hour of need. Many thanks especially to Louis Susbavitz, who came to my house and handed me money which I know he needs himself, as he and I were hospital pa­ tients at the same time in New Orleans. Thanks and greetings also to all SIU men. especially the Mi.ssissippi SS men. Charles "Pop" Sweeney i t 4" Emery Dead-Set On Shore Leave ship's library and several edi­ tions of the LOG for us, and also took care of our mail since we arrived and departed on a Sunday. This crew is really ready for shore leave. Our ship's barber. Brother William J. "Mad Dog" Shafer, has been very busy late­ ly sprucing the gang up for Seattle. Our theme song has been "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" for some time, es­ pecially since our steward, Fred R. Hicks, bought seven different renditions of it. Our deepest sympathy at this time to Brother George Regis­ ter, whose wife passed away during our Far East trip. Tony Gallagher Ship's reporter 4 4 4 Happy Yorkmar is Frisco-Bound To the Editor: Here we are on the good Calmar Line ship Yorkmar, going through the Panama Canal bound for San Francisco. We have a fine crew on here and everything is running smoothly, thanks to our steward, James Archie, who is doing everything to please the crew. Right now, it looks like we will have Christmas at sea, so am taking this opportunity to wish all our members and SIU officials the best wishes on this holiday, and also a prosperous New Year. We hope to be in San Fran­ cisco by New Year's Eve, so we can have a good time there and make up for Christmas spent at sea. Eddie Eriksen Steward delegate 4 4 4 Hospital Cash Aids Youiigster To the Editor: I'm pleased to extend my deepest thanks to the SIU and its welfare plan for helping with the hospital expenses while our little boy, Samuel Boyd Tate, was in the hospital. We know his dad, Samuel A. Tate, will be proud to know that Boyd went back to school this week, although he is still a lit­ tle weak. We hope he will soon be strong again. Thanks again to the Union. Mrs. Samuel A. Tate To the Editor: We have just arrived from the Far East after a few months of 4 4 4 shuttling between Japan and Korea, where everyone had a ball. It was really a pleasant voy­ age going over and returning To the Editor: on the Lewis Emery Jr. While My daughter Katzue and I in the Far East, we made such . would like to express our thanks ports as Kamaishi, Otaru, Miike to my brothers on the SS Ocean and Karatsu, all in Japan, and, Dinny for their kindness when of course, Pusan, Korea (Little my wife died in Yokohama on Baltimore Street). November 23. • Enroute to Japan, we stopped The generosity and syinpathy at Long Beach, Calif., where it of the entire crew and officers was a pleasure to have Brother was very helpful during that Reed Humphries on board as he unhappy time. Thanks again to was more than helpful. He ob­ all of them. tained motion picture films, a Gervacio "Jerry" Vinluan Appreciates Aid Of Dinny Crew By Beruard Seaman ••J, - r ' �January 4, 1957 ••AMAR (Calmar). Nov. It—Chair­ man, A. Danllukt taeratary, F. Millar. Water pump to ba fixed. Need new waahlng machine. Shlp'a fund tB.40. Reporta accepted. No hot water aboard. Diacuaslon on milk—30 quarta per day Insufficient. To be taken up with patrolman. LEWIS EMERY JR. (Victory Car­ rier), Nov. 34—Chairman, F. Parker; Secretary, J. Davles. Minor repairs completed, major one to be done in NY. CUPS to be returned to pantry. Maintain quiet at night. Ship needs fumigating. Discussion on washing machine. Vote of thanks for fine Thanksgiving dinner. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomfleld), Dee. 1—Chairman, R. Clark; Sacretary, U. Dooley. Repair lists turned in. Laundry and cleaning service in Rotterdam written for approval. Ship's fund $20.12. Record player SEAFARERS tary Aiot method used on ihlp; on* needle used for all. Borne shortage of foods vegetables soggy. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. Soiled linen to be' placed In dirty linen locker. Suggest serving fresh tomatoes before they spoil. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Sept. 8—Chairman, E. Anderson; Secretary, broken during heavy seas. Few hours disputed overtime. Letter regarding laundry and cleaning service read and approved by crew. . CUBORI (Oro), Nov. 18—Chairman, C. White; Secretary, T. Driewlskl. Three men late; replacements sent. MesshaUs to be painted. Food not prepared right. Washing machine and pantry to be kept clean. Books and permits to be handed In at payoff. OREMAR (Ore Nay.), Nov. 21 — Chairman, C. GIbbs; Secretary, E. Ponls. One man missed ship in Balti­ more. Ship's fund $26.01. Washing machine to be kept clean. Repair list to be made up. Overhaul crew bunks. Need more preserves in pan­ try. Return dirty cups to pantry. DEL MAR (Mitt.), Dec. 2 — Chair­ man, R. Stough Jr.; Secretary, C. Oowllng. $278 ceUected for man in trouble. Movies rented. One man to be hospitalized in St. Thomas. Ship's fund $162.77. Report accepted. To donate $50 to brother who is being hospitalized. New delegate elected. DEL NORTE (MIts.), (no date)— Chairman, E. Leonard; Secretary, C. MCFBII. All souvenirs to be declared on customs sheet. Cooperation urged in adhering to ship's safety program. Request dryer. Washing machine was overhauled; water tanks cleaned. To donate S150 from fund to help mem­ ber with attorney's fees. etc. $183 donation for Christmas dinner for New Orleans liall. One man missed ship in Houston, squared away to sat­ isfaction of patrolman. One member getting off In St. Thomas due to heart condition. Ship's fund $24.'J8. New delegate elected. New checkers and cards purchased. Baseball equipment purchased. Report accepted. Brother getting oft In St. Thomas to be given $50 from fund. . CRION STAR (Orion,) Nov. 7 — Chairman, J. BItionet; Secretary, A. Bllkmas. Several bottles of liquor confiscated while shaking down after fight.; Some disputed overtime. Re­ port accepted. Drain In laundry room to be repaired. Men not to be logged If they have substitute for Job. Com­ plaint on launch service in Japan. No restriction In Bahrein. , Water foun­ tain lismessroom to be repaii-ed. Dis­ cussion on medicine chest. SiEAGARDEN (Peninsular), Oct. 21 —Chairman, D. Mease; Secretary, E. Sterns. New delegate elected. Report accepted. New lockers to be installed. Beef on cleanliness to be reported to captain. Jury bathroom to be rigged for longshoremen. WESTERN TRADER (North Atlan­ tic), Nov. It —Chairman, F. White; Secretary, J. Powers. Ship's fund $18. Bosun to get clarification on cleaning holds. Showers and batlirooms paint­ ed. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for fine service. WILLIAM A. M. BURDEN (Western Tankers), Nov. 22—Chairman, J. Smith; Secretary, C. Faster. Thrcr men hos­ pitalized. Few hours disputed over­ time. Communications read and ac­ cepted. Captain to get replacements for missing men. Discussion on poor condition of safety gear. Vote of thanks to chief cook and baker for good food. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Overteat), Nov. 18—Chairman, J. SImlson; Secretary, L. Guellnltz. Ship's fund $10.52. New delegate elected. Light bulbs to be given to mei ibers upon request. Need better louach service. F. Howe. Ship's fund $62.65. Report accepted. Suggestion to have some cans of fruits and fish for night lunch. Fans to be turned off when not in use. Nov. 2 — Chelrman, C. Burnt; Sec­ retary, H. Kilmon. Food stores picked up In Durban. Repair lists submit­ ted. Ship's fund $52.07. Punching bag and gloves purchased. Many hours disputed overtime. Rooms are being sougeed. Report accepted. Some repairs being made. Contrlbu-tions to be made to fund at payoff. Need new washing macliine. Will purchase timer for machine out of fund. Shortage of certain foods. Re­ quest some canned fruits for dessert for night lunch. To order sufficient stores to last entire voyage. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Than.skeiving dinner. DEL AIRES (Miss.), Oct. 2t—Chair­ man, J. Wolff: Secretary, R. Stough. $58 contributed by crew to member. Water fountain to be repaired. Cap­ tain refused to bu.v milk in Puerto Rico. Mattresses and springs repaired. Fans to be turned off when not in use. SUZANNE (BULL), Nov. 10—Chair­ man, F. Haigney; Secretary, G. Frota. Clothing of hospitalized turned over to company agent. Union book and personal papers retained by patrol­ man. New delegate, treasurer and reporter elected. Vote of thanks to Union officials for gains In wages and benefits. Repairs to be done bereturning to States. YAKA (Waterman), Dec. 8—Chelr­ man, J. Dunn; Secretary, L. Wing. Ship's fund $14.55. New agitator for washing machine purchased. Few hours disputed overtime. No launch service available in early morning for men to return to ship—had to pay for own launch service. Discussion on noise in foc'sle area; cleanliness of bathrooms end outside passage­ ways. FAN-OCEANIC TRANSFORTER (Fan Oceanic), Nov. 13—Chairman, G. Gerber; $ecretary, W. Walsh. No slop chest other than few cases of cigar­ ettes. Need warm gear, blankets, etc. Skipper to make arrangements to se­ cure slop chest. Nine replacements. Black gang wasldng machine and chairs In meiss room need repairing. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Oct. 28— Chairman, D. Claussen; Secretary, F. Harayo. Repair list submitted. Need new agitator for washing machine; to be purchased In port of arrival. Ship's fund $36.29. Delegate to han­ dle ship's business with patrolman or agent only. Delegate to see patrolman about meat supply with stamp marked "for ship only." Finds India Matches All The Story Books Caught in the act, Wade Smith, FWT, is snapped changing burners in the fireroom of the Ocean Joyce on her last trip to the Mediterranean. Tom Willis, OS, took the picture, which was turned in by Thurston Lewis. giving Day, with plenty of time to see the sights ... "A thin, hawknosed man sitting by the side of the road while a barber shaved his head with a wickedly thin razor . . . Little groups of swarthy, turbaned men squatting nearby, sur­ rounded by disturbing bags . . . "They are ever ready with their bulb-shaped, oboe-toned pipes to charm their swaying cobras or set up a battle between a snake and a red-eyed mongoose, several of which cling about them like cats ... "A shaven-headed man in a ma­ roon and silver wrapping caught my eye as he sat on his haunches These Warriors Were Too Fast On The Draw What can you do in Japan when your're already way over­ drawn on allotments, draws, slops and everything else? "For the first time in my sea-going career, I've got first-class passage over here but I had-^^ to turn to every night. Well, 'Copper, you don't even need to you live and learn," says C. I. step in the door. You now owe me $217.' And I wasn't even the "Ike" Copper on the Warrior. Confronted with a skipper who only one," Copper added. "The high-flying we ordinarly had everybody's dough figured are accustomed down to rock bottom, one of the to as SIU seamen oilers had a whopping $8.13 com­ had to be changed ing, a couple managed to squeeze to longer-lasting out $20 and the rest were told they low - flying. The owed him money. ones who wei'e "When I stepped up to the door fortunate enough he looked up, saw me, and said. to rate a draw shared it with their buddies, in order to minimize Mazur the hardships, Seafarers with beefs regard­ but this didn't help much." ing slow payment of monies On the other side of the coin. due from various operators in Copper said the ship had a swell back wages and disputed over­ crew and a pretty fair set of offi­ time should first check wheth­ cers. He listed Charlie Mazur as er they have a proper mailing bosun; Millard B. Elliot, steward; address on file with the com­ C. Weeks, chief cook, "Big Ski," pany. SIU headquarters offi­ Jim Thompson and H. Butts on cials point out that reports deck, plus Cecil Lewis and Wal­ received from several opera­ ter Beyer in the black gang, among tors show checks have been others. mailed to one address while Giving credit where it's due, he a beef on the same score is stiii had a good word for the skip­ sent from another, thus creat­ per. "He bothers ho one ... ex­ ing much difficulty in keeping cept in the pocketbook." accounts straight. Use Only One Mail Address 'Sea-Spray' -by Sea/orer Robert 'Red' Fink • DEL MAR (Miss.), Oct. 14—Chair­ man, J. Ahern; Secretary, M, Fhelps, Ship's fund $159.78. Movies and mag­ azines purchased. Report accepted. New delegate elected. All communi­ cations to be posted. All cups to be returned to pantry. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please }ut my nome on your mailing ist. (Print Information) .7(1/ :-r{\ 1 m STREET ADDRESS CANTIGNY (Cities Service), Nov. 22—Chairman, W. Phurrough; Secre­ tary, R. Hamlett. One man hospital­ ized In Venezuela. Received launch service in Venezuela. LV.lp's fund $9.50. Some disputed overtime. Letter from secretar.v-tr^asurer regarding agents' conference read. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Oct. 27 — Chairman,. E. Parr; Secretary, E. what bigger, with yellow ocher throats and topknots, fluffed and preened on perches by his side. He tossed a ring into the air when he noticed us standing and watch­ ing, and one of the birds flew up and caught the ring in its beak before it struck the ground. Tossed Out Coins "In the natural sequence of events, we then tossed coins, each of which was caught in the air and returned to him. One bird held a needle and thread in its claw and strung tiny beads on it ... I saw those birds pick out numbered cards as I called out the numbers and bring back leaves from the top of the tree my buddy picked out . . . "Earlier we checked into the Taj Mahal Hotel across the street from the dock. We learned that the barefooted man dressed in white and squatting outside our room door is the room bearer. He pads silently into your room in the morning to awaken you wth tea and the morning paper, and func­ tions the rest of the day and night as combination maid, bellhop and valet, knocking and entering as he wishes. "Then there is the dining room bearer (waiter), the bar bearer (bartender), the luggage bearer (bellhop), and still others. When check-out time comes, they flank your line of departure like at a West Point wedding, with out­ stretched palms replacing the crossed sabers. Then they wish you a safe journey . . NAME F. Dalgle. Letter written about slop chest prices and 12% interest on loans In Port Said. Repairs made. Windchutes, porthole screens and mattress­ es ordered. Ship's fund $5.20. 40 hours disputed. Report accepted. Patrolman to investigate whether food is Inferior or not prepared prop­ erly. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Aug. 18—Chairman, L. Harvey; Secre­ tary, A. Hitat. Bathrooms and show­ ers painted. New delegate elected. Proper disposal of garbage discussed. Investigate If crew can go ashore In Beirut without surrendering seaman's papers. ,_y0;^ One of the charms of Asia "is the sense of being an intimate part of the everycJay life of the people, for they live in the streets," writes James "Pat" Conley on the Natalie. Fresh from the latest con-' quest of Japan, Conley arrived in a small court. Three birds on in Bombay, India, on Thanks­ little leashes, canary-like but some­ STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Nov. 10—Chairman, T. Scanlcn; Secretary, OCEAN STAR (Triton), Nov. 11— Chairman, S. Holden; Secretary, C. Lanier. Some disputed overtime. Beefs to be taken up with patrolman. Need new refrigerator and containers- for bulk milk. Repair Usts to be made up. Need new valve in deck depart­ ment bathroom. Food situation dis­ cussed. Launch service to be looked Into. Saul. Need new coffee urn. Ship's fund. $85.01. $25 donated to member Sick In Panama. - Mate will not toler­ ate drunkehnes's,. Reports accepted. Headquarters to be notified of unsani­ Hot Spot STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. Garrison; Secretary, A. HItas. Few hours disputed over­ time. Three men logged. One man hospitalized In Singapore. Fresh milk to be secured In Durban. Messhall and passageway to be sougeed and painted. Outsiders to be kept out of passageways and housing. Nov. 7—Chairman, L. Peed; Secre­ tary, C. Martin. One man missed ship. Member failed to secure for sea and contract violations. Story sent to LOG. Beefs to be taken up with headquarters in NY. Discussion on Ice-box taste of bread; pilfering of 'crew's quarters. Laundry loss In Beirut reported to LOG. Outsiders to be kept out of messhall and pantry and refrain taking ship's stores ex­ cept at meal time. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Nov. 18—Chairman, M. Carlin; Secretary, E. Krcsi. One man hospitalized In Rot­ terdam; replaced. Ship's funds $10.50. To donate $5 to library. One man had pay stopped due to Illness: pa­ trolman to be notified. Communica­ tion concerning extension of books read. Reports accepted. Vote of thanks to steward department for excellent service during long and dif­ ficult trip. Complaint about poor quality of baking and desserts; noise In messroom and passageways. race TUrlac* LOG CITY ..ZONE ... STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old lubscribsr and have a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS • G G G a • t. CITY .........ZONE..,, bring a pet aboard "J/4 �usr t •; wi.ti/ ^ i'A^^ti'Eli^ LOG Paffe Fourteen- It's All In Day's Work, SIU Style January 4, 19o7 Outdoor shi|>'< meeting (left) on the Lewfs Em­ ery Jr. was led fl to r) by Parker, MM, chairman; steward Hicks, recorder; Dave Rivers, OS, ship's delegate. Reporter Tony Gallagher turned in the photo. Below, 2nd electrician Stewart and Pop Orton from the Hurricane take a jaunt on a fierce-looking horse (all wood) in Cadiz, Spain. Considering the nag, they did fine, says Bill Adams. ?lr- • w r 11- • On the Citrus Packer (above), Ralph Fadden, ABDM (left), and Leo Lasaya, bosun, perform a little surgery on a boom as A. Ray, ABDM, looks on. Jose F. Santiago sent the photo in from Sfax, Tunisia. At right are Murray Hill crewmen and two Swiss missionaries they met in a Korean village. Standing (I to r), are Creed, AB; Fla­ herty. OS; Fish Rubery, bosun; Fr. Joseph; Blackmore, AB; kneeling, Fr. Max and Donovan, AB. • S-- Urges Posting Of Hosp. List To the Editor: I have just been reading the letter that my good friend Dave Barry had in the LOG (Nov. 23) about the guys who talk about going to visit their friends in the local hospitals while they're in port but who never get around to it. It was a very good letter, and I know Dave meant right, but it is not always the boys' fault. I have been in here [San Fran­ cisco USPHS Hospital—Ed.l five weeks now and my name has not been in the LOG yet. So very few of my friends who hit port even know I'm here. Therefore I was wondering if it would be possible to have a board posted in each of our halls listing the names of the men in the local hospital after the first week so we would know who is in. I am sure then there would be a lot more visi­ tors. We don't forget friends easily in our Union, and I have plenty of proof of that. Provided TV Set A buddy I only made one trip with, night cook and baker Dave Blumbo, brought a TV set out to me to keep as long as I am here. Believe me, it not only helps me pass the time, but also my ten room-mates in this ward with me. Last week another buddy, Schmidt from the Fairport, sent me some money, and George the cab driver paid a couple of visits, so you see, they don't forget. I also want to say how much the money from Blondie Johnson helps out, and howproud it makes you feel to be a member of the SIU. I thank one and all for their kindness. Frank B. McCoIlian [I h Kl" • I i\. -T • I 'h r t-'' I 51^'. I L."' • ^'• I.fv - : • r• i, *?>.,; S-; ??,. V - •' • fe-. '.'^ jiV-' W..,', 5. .. • 1-^ • 1i '<i':r:''f-:[ Sit:' - • ® :• (Ed. note: Brother McCollian was listed among the Seafarers at the San Francisco USPHS hospital in the Dec. 7 issue of the.LOG, published a few days before his letter was written. There normally is a two-week lag between a man's entry in the hospital and the report to the Welfare Plan in New York, ivhich then prepares the list for the LOG. A list posted on the spot in each port could fill the gap.) i 3" 4» Foreign Coins Breed Trouble To the Editor: I just wanted to warn the brothers to avoid the same prob­ lem I had a couple of weeks ago after the last SIU membership meeting in New York. It seems I accidentally pulled out some Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be icithheld upon request. foreign coin I had in my pocket along with a couple of subway tokens and dropped the "for­ eigner" into the slot. Needless to say, because of this I was pulled in by the po­ lice and had to go through a whole rigmarole until Irving Logue from the SIU General Counsel's office was able to straighten things out. Thanks to him for his trouble. Since we often wind up with a pocket full of loose foreign coins by the time we return from a trip, an accident like this is not too unusual. But it just doesn't pay to take the chance. It makes sense to clean them out of your pockets before you try traveling on New York's sub­ ways. Ernest Caligiura Polio Coverage Worries Wife To the Editor: In the event a Seafarer's wife or other dependent should have the misfortune to contract polio or some other dread disease, just what coverage would be available under the Seafarers Welfare Plan? This is assuming the Seafarer has qualified by meeting the seatimc require­ ments and in any other way nec­ essary, Mrs. E. J. Thibodeaux, Jr. (Ed. note: Eligible depend­ ents under the SIU Welfare Plan are covered for polio the same as for any other illness for time spent in the hospital. Any need for specialized equipment would be decided by the plan trustees in each case, as neces­ sary.) On Sidelines, He Hails SIU Gains To the Editor: I am attending Coyne Elec­ trical School in Chicago and it is hard for me to get out to the Union hall as it is on the oppo­ site side of the city from here. I would appreciate it very much if you would send the LOG to me as I would like to keep up with our Union's achieve­ ments. I read about the new raises and vacation benefits and I say hats off to the negotiating com­ mittee and our officials, in be­ half of all hands. The SIU is always tops. If any of my former ship­ mates read this, I hope they'll drop me a line at 1416 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Wade B. Pritchett i J" J- Hails Delegate On 'Peace' Role To the Editor: I deem it a great honor and privilege to nominate as "Sea­ farer of the Month" for Decem­ ber, or some month in the near future, Brother A1 Perrini, who now makes New York his home and ships out of headquarters. His handling of the deck dele­ gate's job aboard the Sandcaptain was very neat and efficient. If you're ever elected to this position aboard a dredge, you'll know what I mean when I say it's complicated. It's like a game of chess; one wrong move fouls everything up. From the time he took over, though, there were no beefs as far as the division of overtime was concerned and very few in­ volving "personalities" also. Normally quite a few grievances resulted fi-om the division of overtime and it can be a big bone of contention. But not so on here, fortu­ nately, with A1 on the job. Well done, Al. Clarence L. Cousins At Ease, Men Avoids Atlantic, Takes Vacation To the Editor: Since I've been a victim of the North Atlantic damn near every winter, I finally decided to take a winter vacation. Be­ lieve me, it's nice and warm down here in Brownsville. I arrived in town just in time to vote the wrong way—at least ten million more Americans seemed to think so. Oh well, maybe we'll all get a chance to play golf. I also got a chance to see our Brownsville Eagles wind up the season deep in the cellar. It seems they adopted the Olympic motto. "Even if we don't win, we'll play," it says here. No wonder Bud Wilkinson never made the Olympic team. Happy holiday to all my ship­ mates and friends at this time. Ollie Olvera S* Cheer-Up Visit Was Appreciated Shipmate's camera fo­ cuses on bosun Vincent L. Stanklewicz (left) and carpenter George L. Hays Jr. catching a breather on the deck of the Seamar. The. boys look like they've had it. Photo by H. G. Horo­ witz. To the Editor: All hands at the New Orleans marine hospital were very pleas­ antly surprised recently when "Beverly" honored us with her presence. If the name seems unfamiliar for the moment, the pretty lady is one of the very friendly and efficient barmaids at the "Punch and Judy" Bar at Dauphine and Conti, New Orleans. Her visit was in the capacity of personal representative of our good friend. Brother Savoy, \vho is the proprietor of the "Punch and Judy," one of our favorite refreshment establishments and well-known to all merchant seamien way down yonder in New Orleans. Brother Savoy's and Beverly's efforts to cheer up the gang at the hospital with baskets of lus­ cious fruit were deeply and sin­ cerely appreciated and will not be forgotten. Donald D. Dambrino �•• January 4. 1957 Fare Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG Charles E. Spencer • Drawing SIU disability benefits for the past two years, he's now in Birm­ ingham, Ala. • A 5- •; William Johnson Retired now in New Or­ leans, "I pray for my brothers in the far cor­ ners of the world." illlHi: < Roland Rae "Feeling better," he's in Miami, still under a doc­ tor's care but "making improvement." August Stelnmann "Getting along fine," at home in Maspeth, LI, NY, "but not as spry as I used to be." Dad Nemesfo QuTnones ihored vaeotlon last fummer with Yvonne, 7\ Guillermo, II/2I Junior, 8. and Augle, 8, at Bronx, NY, home. They mix maracot with Daseball mitti. Charles R. Lucltle hit the {ackpot when sons William and John arrived Sept. 6. He got $400 In baby benefits. William Guilford Sidelined since 1954 in Prichard, Ala., "will be forever grateful to the SIU brothers." Benito Candamlo Sends greetings to all SIU brothers from Tam­ pa! "No words can ex­ press my thanks to you." A happy hot-rodder Is Ricordo Gonzales, 2, son of S eqfarer Jesus Gonzales of Texas City, Texas. "RIchy" Is partial to fast cars. �'1^ •'••• ; ^ •• " SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Steady improvement in shipping, contract conditions and vacation and welfare benefits highlighted the SIU record in 1956. The strong comeback made by the maritime industry and prospects of continued upsurge present a cheerful outlook for Seafarers in the months to come. All in all, 1956 was notable for the num­ ber and extent of new and improved bene­ fits won by Seafarers. To begin with, the SIU negotiated a 7.1 percent increase for all hands in its new agreement. Then it won the first logging limitation ever to exist in a maritime union contract, putting an end to loggings except for actual time missed from work. , Vacation Now $260 Vacation pay was increased to an annual rate of $260 a year and family hospital benefits extended to dependent parents of • Seafarers. In addition, the family benefits were extended past the 31 day limit and the death benefit was raised to $4,000. The health and safety program, first ne­ gotiated in 1955, will soon take effect. The first health center in New York will under­ go a face-lifting within the next few weeks and will be ready to operate as soon as equipment is installed. Several companies have already undertaken the safety program on board their ships. The shipping picture had been good all through the year, thanks in part to the successful campaign waged on behalf of the "50-50" law. But with the eruption of fighting in the Middle East and the closing off of the Suez Canal, the world again turned to the US merchant marine to bail it out of difficulty. Many Lost In Ship Disasters t The marine industry had more than its share of disasters last year, with Seafarers suffering heavily as a result. The most spectacular one was the colli­ sion off Nantucket last July 23 between the Italian liner Andrea Doria and the Swedish ship Stockholm. Fifty lives were lost and many more injured in the colli­ sion and the sinking of the Doria which followed. The collision turned the spot­ light on the lack of international ^enforce­ ment of ship tracking and rules of the road. For Seafarers, the worst disaster was the explosion of the Salem Maritime on Janu­ ary 17 with a toll of 21 dead, 13 of them SIU men. An engineer was killed and 11 Seafarers injured when the Alcoa Corsair caught fire October 6, and the same month saw five Seafarers injured in an explosion aboard the Government Camp. Less costly in human loss, but equally serious otherwise were the loss of the Fairisle in July after a harbor collision and the sinking of the Washington Mail, manned by SIU of NA West Coast affiliates. That ship went down in the Gulf of Alaska last March, with all 60 aboard being rescued. Two other SIU ships, the Alcoa Pilgrim and the Elizabeth, suffered damage in New York harbor collisions in December. Finally, there was the startling explosion of the Luckenbach pier in Brooklyn which shook Brooklyn and New York for miles around and took the'lives of ten people. 50-50' Vicfory DC Highligfit Washington was the site of a major mari­ time victory last spring when the Senate voted 57 to 23 in favor of keeping a "50-50" provision in the agrciultural- surplus dis­ posal program. The vote crushed the strongest effort made by a combination of foreign lobbies, the State Department and some domestic farm Interests to destroy "50-50." Another capital city, Baton Rouge, La., saw Seafarers play a leading role in a suc­ cessful bid to repeal Louisiana's "right to work" law. The SIU initiated and won two test cases on unemployment insurance in the past year, one in Delaware, the other in Ala­ bama. In both instances the Union won -decisions that the application of the 60day contract provision to class B and C seniority holders did not deprive them of their right to unemployment benefits. terial derived from them has been of con­ siderable usefulness in setting up the ship­ board safety program, now getting under­ way. , / Of great importance to the membership were the modifications of the seniority hir­ ing rules which opened the way for some Class B members to obtain class A senior­ ity at an earlier date. The new rules, nego­ tiated with the shipowners, reflected the steady growth of shipping opportunities for Seafarers. Seafarers walked off with fofir of the five Seafarers Scholarships awarded during 1956. They also won two of the MEBA Severs Ties With NMU A successful industry-wide strike bjTthe SIU Canadian District and the regrouping of forces by the marine engineers were the highlights of the maritime labor picture during 1956. As the result of an eight-day tie-up of Great Lakes shipping last May, the Cana­ dian District won a major contract vic­ tory and picked up 16-19 percent wage hikes, plus other gains, for 5,000 unlicensed seamen and officers of affiliated unions. The marine engineers' realignment came last month when the Marine Engineers Ben­ eficial Association severed a 20-year tie with the National Maritime Union and pulled out of the AFL-CIO Maritime Com­ • mittee. ' The MEBA, together with the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots, are united in pro­ testing American Coal Shipping's refusal Action was taken on several matters of to sign with the officers' unions. It was concern to the membership last year, in­ NMU's refusal to back up MEBA on this cluding amendments to the SIU constitu­ beef which led to MEBA's withdrawal from the maritime committee. tion. The constitution was modified to spell out more specifically the qualifications for office and to revise the balloting and tallying procedures. The amendments were ap­ proved by a 97 percent margin in a refer­ endum vote. The, last 12 months has seen the mari­ Members of SIU steward departments time industry break out of its conventional participated in a major overhaul of steward patterns of operation and go steaming off department working rules which redefined in half-a-dozen new directions. the duties of each rating and revamped Most significant for the industry's fu­ departmental procedure. ture was the go-ahead given on US plans Earlier in the year, the Union con­ for construction of a nuclear-powered pas­ ducted a shipboard safety quiz, sending questionnaires to cerwmembers to get their senger-cargo ship. But that wasn't all. The closing of the Suez Canal vastly suggestions for shipboard safety. The ma- Members Act On Union Affairs Revolution In Shipping 99 Seafarers Died In Year As always, the grim reaper was active throughout the year 1956 with the result that 99 Seafarers died of various causes during the year. Contributing heavily to the total was the loss of 13 men aboard the ill-fated Salem Maritime last Janu­ ary 17. ^ Among the men who passed away were several who were active in the Union and well-known to Seafarers. They in­ cluded Pete Larsen, former doorman aL the New York hall in whose honor the first SIU health center has been named; Tom Clark, former New York patrolman; E. B. Tilley, who was active in many Union capacities, the last being Wilming­ ton agent, and Frank Bose, headquarters patrolman. Others known to Seafarers who passed away in 1956 were Fred Howe, head of the Radio Officers Union; George Novick, SEAFARERS LOG editor for seven years, and Joe Heath, AFL-CIO regional director for the Maryland-Virginia area. Seafarers Prove Top Scholars speeded-up plans for transformation of the oil hauling industry, with numerous com­ panies planning supertankers up to 100,000 tons capacity. Also significant were developments in the "roll-on" and "lift-on" field with the Carib Queen, first true "roll-on" ship now going into service, and Pan-Atlantic pioneer­ ing in the "lift-on" service with four com­ bination tanker-trailer carriers hauling both oil and dry cargo. Two major SIU operators. Isthmian Lines and Bull Lines, were sold to new owners in the past year. Both of them are retain­ ing their identity and their existing opera­ tions. •^ ^ _ three scholarships, for study abroad, of­ fered by the Institute of International Education. This was the first time that any US labor union had more than one winner at a time in this competition. The four Seafarers winning the scholarships awarded by the Seafarers Welfare Plan were George Butenkoff, AB, Jeremiah O'Neil, AB, Herman Sper­ ling, AB, and Earl Laws, chief electri­ cian. Anne Virgin, daughter of Sea­ farer Claude A. Virgin, Jr.", won the fifth scholarship. Seafarers Gene Sinclair and John Sweeney won the international scholar­ ships for study at Ruskin College, Ox­ ford, and Coleg Harlech, Wales. Aiding Other Trade Unions During 1956 the SIU continued, as in pre­ vious years, to back up the beefs of other labor unions. The International Union of Electrical Workers, the International Broth­ erhood of Longshoremen, and smaller un­ ions in the various SIU ports received SIU help both on the picket lines and else­ where. In Baltimore, the SIU was particularly active in aiding lUE members striking West- s inghouse. The 156-day tie-up, the longest major, strike battle, in the last 20 years, ended with a new contract in which the key issues were in lUE's favor., • , The SIU also continued! to give its full support to the IBL in its campaign to oust the discredited International Longshore­ men's Association from the port of New York and bring genuine trade unionism, under the AFL-CIO banner, to New York's longshore workers. Suez, Seaway Tops In News The international waterways were promi­ nent in the news—one because it was closed and the other because it is heading for opening. The Suez Canal attracted the most atten­ tion when it was shut following an inva­ sion of Egypt by Israeli, British and French troops. The British-French action in Octo­ ber followed seizure of the canal by Egypt. The canal is now blocked by scuttled ships which are now being cleared. The St." Lawrence Seaway is the water­ way heading toward an opening and a new deep-sea transatlantic route. Indications are that the Seaway will be ready for the 1958 spring shipping season. �? -T fEAPAKERf lOft-tnd Itetl«ii-Jaiiuary 4. IfSZ Dfts-lA •'f'V''" '.•'^•\jj .'f/, . p.ii/rfj. V-.-- CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union A&G District AFL-CIO •4I« EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED Protection of the rights and ptTvileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union, The right to vote. :-.tr • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall he bound 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. -• •••M.,-:?*/-. H\- • ,;;.us .5..-'A^-' . M--- • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. The assurance that his brother Seafarers will 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 demo cracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from members of Congress. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: "... I have looked over the constitution and offhand it would appear to be emiently 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 pro­ visions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the tradi­ tional American rights to representa­ tion, cross-examination, and confronta­ tion by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn in the spirit of democratic trade union­ ism. Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an extremely democratic one and I am im­ pressed with the emphasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee ..." Senator Paul H. Douglas, 111.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and I commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel that these are of concern to persons out­ side the ranks of your own member­ ship." : - �Snpplementary—Page Two SEAFARERS LOG CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union • A&G District • AFL-CIO .. . . -iif- . • , .-."i-T W: ;• PREAMBLE We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon the following principles: Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing in the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ men to receive their employment through their own Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. Next, IS the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ ful manner by those in command. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ mand, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ ing due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assist­ ance to our employers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to maintain the kno\vledge of and interest in maritime affairs. To assist seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—^an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise meet to actt that meetinjgs tan be'.attended, by only a I,:;: -r.f'A- !• •' • " 1 ' I'- fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this constitution. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION OF RIGHTS In order to form a more perfect union, we members of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable: I No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. II Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote No one shall denrive him of that right. III Every member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and to hold, office in this Union. 'V No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to; observe the law of this Union. Eyery ofticial and job holder shall be bound to uphold, and protect the rights of tvety member in accordance with the principles set forth Jn the Constitution of tke Union. , •. , \r,. 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 com­ mittee 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 jurisdiction over all work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as seamen 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 vote 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; ' !:• ^PBLIGATfON "1 pledgtejipy honor.^s ^ jnap. tl^tJ,win'be,faiUif!^ id# fo ofbf . I'K - I �' • -'V/. SEAFARERS ItiiiB Union, and that 1 will work for its Interest and will look upon every menib» as 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 or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ pended, nnd 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 actually 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 tiO- days after discharge from the Armed Forces. ,(e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American fiag merchanl vessel. Section 4. A majority vote 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 member­ ship.' A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ sary to decide^uch 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 ali policies, rulings, 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 rales as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE V DUES AND INITIATION FEE Section I. 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 that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his 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 all 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, iqcluding 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 mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. Hectlon it. A mCmber In retirement may 1>e restored to membership after a two-year period of retlrenaeni only by majority vote of fhO membership. LOG Seettoa 5. The period of retirement shall be computed front the day as of which the rellremeat card is issued. ARTICLE VII SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION Section 1. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governedt 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 provided 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 rwith 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 nSaintenance 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 vr 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 considerstions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Secretary-Treasurer 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, Nem 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 niajority vote of the membership. (e> The Headquarters of the Union shall be located In New York, tte Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port Agent of that Port (f) The Seeretary^Trehnirer shall be ^alrma^h of the AgmUif Cqoference and may cast one vote. Supplementary—Page Three (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of hl> 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 elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully 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 totime. 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 Secreta;2'-Treasurer, as set forth in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman shall be filled 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 of 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 tljat 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 Secretpry-Treasurer in the execution of the letter'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 vole 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 accoimting 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 art assigned to them by the Port Agent. Section 5. Meeting Chairmen (a) The chairman of «ach meeting at any Port, including the Port in which Headquarters Is located, shall be the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under rules of order ptovided for, from time to time, by • najori^ vote of the menxbershlp end, K uoae, then m �W' ivA. Supplementary—Paffe Four m nl---. I' . ^r- B- 4v. / 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 only in the •vent of a tie. (ci The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ sion of any religious subject. Section 6. Delegates (a) The term "deleEates" 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 SecretaryiTreasurer'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 co.:duct 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. <ci Quarterly Financial Committee 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a quarterly "thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ quarters and each Fort, 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 shall 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. All 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. tdi 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 itself 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 earliest 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 a.s 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, as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is SEAFARERS LOG granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the membership shall decide when a strike shall begifi. 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 affllated with this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership may repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or all of a strike plan. ARTICLE 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 two 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 I'nion, 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 shall 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, 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 jo*), 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) Pi-oof 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 Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting after September ilth 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 go into session. It shall determine Whether the petom has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepai;* a 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 find­ ings 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 mem­ 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 di^ 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 Secretary-Treas­ urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ ancies 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 in­ spection 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. (d) No member may vote, without displaying his Union Book, in which there shall be placed an appropriate nota­ tion of the date and of the fact of voting, both prior to being handed a ballot. A ballot shall then be handed to the member who shall thereupon sign his name on' a separate roster, together with his book number, and ballot number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near thfr roster and the member shall proceed to the voting site, (el Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the e8tliiiH'^^'' �SEAFARERS , / Hshment of a booth or other voting site where each' mem­ ber 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 ^allot^ 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 yelect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voti^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 each 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 all 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 corresponding 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 Secretary-Treasure^-. 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 mat the ballot box is locked and sealed, wl^h 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 illegally tampered with. (d) 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 secrqcy and accuracy of the ballot and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all 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 Committee shall also place the date on said envelope, as well as a certificate that-the said box or boxes were opened publicly, that all 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, ujiused 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 nrf person illegally 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 Headquarters. (f) Members of the. Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee meinber with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, and Special Votes. LOG (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 ail ballots therein in a sealed envelope, together with a certification signed by ail members of the Com­ mittee that the said box or boxes were opened publicly, that all the ballots therein were counted and tallied, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope, and shall forward this to Headquarters. The Committee shall also forward to Headquarters, in the sanft package but bound separately, all 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 separatefy, the Committee shall forward to Headquarters all unused ballots, together with a cer­ tification, signed by all members of the Committee that ail 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 ali the stubs collected by the Cqmmittee are enclosed. It shall be understood that Ihe 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 discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. Ail 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 ciaims an illegai 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 vaiid, 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 coitvenient to the protesting member. Where a special vole is ordered in accordance with this Paragraph C, these terms shall apply, notwithstanding apy 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 shali 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 shail 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 b.e 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 all members appealing from denials of their pro­ tests by the Headquarters Tallying Committee, which ap­ Supplementai7—Page Five 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 deals with the terms of such special vote. Port Agents 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 sucn 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 S'ecretary-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 dftes not assume office within 90 days, the line of succes­ sion shall apply until the expiration of the term. All 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 1 will faithfully execute the duties of of the Seafarers Internationa) Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and 1 will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." ARTICLE Xn' 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 shail 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 the 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 secoifd 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 ht 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 Department^ No officer. Port Agent, Patrolman or em' ' ml S3 si 'I A �Supplementarj^—Pase Six SEAFARERS LOG <•1- Section 4^ No trial shall be conducted unless all the given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on 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 isupport a bers 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 nAember to assist him in his defense at the missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may reconunend 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 of 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 -'^e evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon tffe accuser. Every finding shall be this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shaii 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 shaii 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 Port 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 shaii apply with regard mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, providing for a new trial shaU 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 shaU 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 Li per­ the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set fofth mittee. son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. in Section 17. .Ser.tfon 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 Internar 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 iimit 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 -'ustponement, 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 bold 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 leqpmmendations 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 Port 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 m 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 qrganizational 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; 'dl 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 Port where Head­ Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the 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 the ARTICLE XV tation and subsistence. TJIIALS AND APPEALS penalty of expufsion is not invoked or recommended, the Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and other member for 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 accus'er 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 Port Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ who is under effective punishment may appeal in the f<fl<b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place iowlng manner: seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; aboard ship. He*shall also request the Port 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 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, functions; those 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 ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ election files, or election material of any sort; ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of tioned proceedings and all available documents used as (e) 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 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 he 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 naade 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 Port 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. toy registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ tion of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for. or receiving money for. employment numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must journments and may request the accused or accusers to appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ aboard a vessel; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial sideration. 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 transferrfiTg 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 deceive; (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ quarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings those duly authorized to make such orders during time the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of by the following: <a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ following offenses, members shall be penalized up to the charges At the request 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 Us own fihd- for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00, or both: witnesses. . (ai Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent ings as to the. weight of evidence. (b) 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 ofi law but may receive all relevant mended. (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ testimoivy. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Com­ tions required therefor; proper defense. '4n the eveiit Wfe TTial Committee fails mittee- should have been disqualified, or Ibl' that- the ac^' (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official bensath r ouoriim.' ft shall adjouim until a qtiorum does eused was hot adequately informed of the detaUs of the' Union proceeding, or bringing the Unioh into disrepute •xist. ' •Charged foliensey whMb cewIted:lU hii aht'^iivibg* tieeii by hondiict not provided for elsewhere'ih-fiii^ A^cle; • ; '--Si I �SEAFARERS LOG Supplementary—Page Seven (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected holder thereof, is set forth In this ConstituHon, aU refer­ those duly authorised to make such orders at any time. therewith may fie issued and take effect only after ap­ ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shaU be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly Section 4. Upon proof of -the commission of any of the proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping acting in such office or job. following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a rules duly issued shall be deemed to be Union policy. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may line of $50.00: (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons make special exceptions or rules for any company or to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year In vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by which elected officials and other elected job-holders are or pay-offs; required to assume office. The first election year shall be (b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ a contract or not. deemed to be 1954. ARTICLE XXIII tives at pay-off; Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign on; QUORUMS Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif- amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in icaily provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes discharging their duties; the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, asPort shall be six members. (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port amended up through August 1951. (f) Gambling in the Union Hall; Section 9, The term, "member in good standing," shaU shall be seven members. (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to be a majority of those eligible to attend. Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ cated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of standing. Section 10. The term, "membership book," shall mean those duly elected or appointed thereto. tive of the Union. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may in, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ bership. Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum or action shall be put off until the next business day, at the same hour. if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. requirements are met. ARTICLE XXVII Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be ARTICLE XXIV AMENDMENTS deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights MEETINGS This Constitution shall be amended In the following to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the Section 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. manner: Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular this Constitution. If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues following night. In the event a quorum is not present at stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of ^he pertinent port shall post­ membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ members, officials and job holders. pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by ARTICLE XVII ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote PUBLICATIONS of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ of any future regular meeting. papers. magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed such manner as may be determined, from time to time, only at the direction of the Port Agent. No special meet­ of six members, two from each Department and shall be by a majority vote of the membership. ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. elected in accordance with such rules as are established and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act ARTICLE XVIU on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Commit­ least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. BONDS tee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, ARTICLE XXV otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ AGENTS' CONFERENCE on the amendment together with any proposed changes quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agents' or substitutions or recommendations, and the reasons for may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted of the membership. of a majority vote of the menibership, additional Agents' to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. If a ARTICLE XIX Conferences during the year. The time and place of each majority vote of the membership approves the amendment EXPENDITURES such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret to expenditures to be made or expenses to be incurred majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall determine when Article XIII, Section 3-B through Section 5. The amend­ In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in such emergency exists. ment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within prepare reports and i-ecommendations on any part of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. ticle XI of this Constitution. such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union ballots east, the amendment shall become effective im­ apply to the routine accounting and administrative*pro­ policy, until modified or othenvise altered by a majority mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned vote of the membership provided such recommendation Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu­ has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ tion. amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately sede. to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles ARTICLE XXVI notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ X and XI. DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ment. ARTICLE XX RELATING THERETO ARTICLE XXVIII INCOME Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this .\rticle ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ illness or condition preventing the affected person from to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations tributions. loans, interest, dividends, as well as income carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence derived from any other legitimate business operation or from the United States; or suspension from office or and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to other legitimate source. membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. operations and activities conducted in accordance with this liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate the foregoing purpose and intent. It shall be the duty of the member to demand such re­ one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and ceipt. be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ time during which the circumstances exist. and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in vided that: Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with accordance with the provisions hereof. (a) The ballot must be secret. herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ caused by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, jority of the valid ballots cast. and shall include failure to perform the functions of any the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ permit systems, reinstatement proeedures, and any other tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect be calculated accordingly. the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions ARTICLE XXI official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This hereof. PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ This Union, by majority vote of the membership, may Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For cluding those with regard to admission into membership, provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser that purpose of this section, the term "regularly scheduled in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder membership. By majority vote of the membership, the shall refer to a meeting or meetings during the time and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident period within which a vote must be taken in accordance accordance with the provisions hereof. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ with; Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ (a) The Constitution tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this Con­ (b) Union policy, and others elected as a result of the balloting held by this stitution: (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of (c> Custom and usage of the Union Union during November and December of 1952, shall be the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation In the indicated priority. deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights and hot forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term, functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said over members, or be termed a tnember. "majority vote of the membership." shall refer to the offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They ARTICLE XXII majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any shall held office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration • FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES meeting of the Port, rCgiilar or speclaL date of the termik of office set forth herein. The terms of 'Section 1. The forniulatidn of shipiping rules shall iiot . Section '5. The term, "membership action" shall mean Article .Xni, only insofar as they apply to election of be deemed part of any Vbutine'administrative task; Ship- ^ the same as the term-"inajority vote of the membership." Offidals, Port Agents, and Patrolmtn, shall take effect the ping rql.^ governing, the details of the- assignments of Section thp title of-any oCftee° or Job; OP lho«' 'Jlrsl election year. ' T I •M "4 ••j: I •§\ �SnpplementaiT—Paf* Elflii SEAFARERS LOG V'- SUMMARY of ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: natel'the name of the union and defines its general powers. A nTi/"i c II Aff'l' 1* ^ Provides for affiliation of the AtARTICLc 11—AUlliatlOn: 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 Ill-Membership: 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. ARTICLE IV—Reinstatement: Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- statement of dismissed members. ARTICLE V—Dues and Initiation Fee: Sing^^du^es 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 VI—Retirement from Membership: Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ARTICLE Vll-System of Organization; SlTpanments of the Union and provides for administrative authority. ADTI/^I C \/lll Designates the following as elecAKIIVMLC Yin V^lllCerS: tive officers: the Secretary-Treas­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men ARTICLE IX-Other Elective Jobs:r„7,L'?rmtldltgates and members of certain committees must be elected by the membership. ARTICLE X-Duties of Elective Officers: dul^ ol the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, 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 reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, 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 XII—Qualificafions for Elecfive Office: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. Describes procedure for nomi­ nation to office—^Provides for election of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candidates' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himself to office. Describes the Union's balloting procedure in detail—Pro­ vides for election of Polls Committees to conduct elections and of a district-wide Tallying Committee, including members from New YOTk, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tabu­ late results^ets forth manner for installation of officers. ARTICLE Xlll-Elecfions: CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XlV-Olher Elections: election ^of meeting chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. ARTICLE XV-Trials and Appeals.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 the membership—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. ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: 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 committed during course of meeting. ARTICLE XVII-Publications: right to authorize the pub­ lication of a newspaper and other literature. ADTI/"IC VV/III Provides for bonding of officers AKI IL.LC AVIII DOnOS: and employes oLthe Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE XIX-Txpenditures: ship shall determine poli­ cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ADTI/^I E VV Defines the Union's sources of inAKI IL.LC AA income: come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers 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. ARTICLE XXI-Degrees of Membership: rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. ADTincVVIII Provides that the quorum for ARI ILLt AAIII L^UOrumS: ^ special meeting of any port shall be six members and the quorum fot a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. ABTi/"ic vvi\/ Sets the time and date for ARML-Lb AAIV MGGlingS: regular meetings at 7 PM on every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XXV-AgenT'$ Conference: ence of Port Agents to be called by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XXVI-Deflnitions: frequently in the language of the Constitution. ARTICLE XXVII-Amendmenrs • amendment of the Qon* stitution by the membership. ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition ClauietSinrfe^ o? practices and procedures to regulation by proposed Constitution. � 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. 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 January 4, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU PREPARED IN MANPOWER CRISIS CARIB QUEEN BEGINS MSTS TRIAL VOYAGE EX-‘FINK’ SCHOOL TO BE PARK MANPOWER CRISIS FINDS SIU READY; ‘RESERVES’ ON CALL INS. CO’S EYE WELFARE $ NY, OUTPORTS ELECT 14-MAN TALLY BODY 2ND LARGEST SHIP SOUGHT BY SIU CO. BOOM TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT 1957 REPAIR 2 CRIPPLED SIU SHIPS PAN ATLANTIC SEELS BIDS FOR C-2 ‘LIFT-ON’ SHIPS SEE MD. KEY ARENA IN ‘RIGHT’ LAW TEST METRO GETS ONE T-2 OF SIX SOLD BY US IT HAPPENED IN 1956 SUMMARY OF SIU CONSTITUTION 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 1/04/1957 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. XIX, No. 1  1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log