http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9152b1b1bf532e1bc9f00b541887e2dd.PDF bfef72c636cc69133e97a433459db44a PDF Text Text LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UfllON • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ..-•v £-• •:rSi'-,ov : ' • i ..y-rLf- •• Arv 0»n Eager to come under full uliion protection assured by "•^X •*H"* SIIJ contract, crewmen of Liberian-flag liner Florida go over suggestions for pact covering P&O operation witK Rep. A1 Lopez (seated, left). Bosun Joaquin Blanco (right) offers ideas for deck gang. P&O came'iSnder SIU banner again last month after 4-1 SIU vote victory. (Story on Page 2.) TOP LAKES PACT ENDS SIU STRIKE •V-'V . -I Story On Page 3 624 Seafarers Get Eyeglasses Under SIU Plan I-': -Story On Page 3 CSreE Kttw MtkhiiA Shackleford checks eyes of rtrsw rwr movfie. seafarer Hezzie Pittman at SIU optical center in Mobile, where Pittman was first SIU man to use benefit. Only six weeks old, the program has provided free glasses for well over 624 Seafarers so far, 94 of them in Mobile center. Other centers are in NY, New Orleans and Baltimore. (Story on Page 3.) IN THIS ISSUE TITIITlAkl ,|f^|ni^^.^mE^ARLY BY THJl * Rally Round Tho NMU President Joseph Curran's latest effort in be­ half of US Lines—the setting up of an officers' imion to wreck the MEBA in the mid­ dle of its contract talks—now lies smoldering in ruins. The entire maritime industry—in­ cluding Curran — knows how the US Lines-NMU unionbusting project went up in smoke, and how MEBA won a top contract. As is his cus­ tom, Curran refuses to give the facts straight to the NMU membership and appar­ ently finds it's easier to re­ write the events. Curran's latest version of how every­ body but Curran Is out of step is reported on page 2. •f �rr,r,-r/7 'V; SEJIPARERS . JL 04? ifm 3'V K, ' Ex-Rlon Sails Again Under SlU Banner Settling down to a rou1|ne The former SS Maurice George, laid up in the sWpyard operation, the American Bwgince an unsuccessful National Maritime Union raid last ner Line's tourist ship SS At­ Spring, sailed again last week as the SS Pacific Carrier, with lantic left New York as scheduled ai full SIU. crew aboard. " ^ Wednesday on her third voyage to Seafarers have been man­ SIU Jobs, the NMU even offered Europe. SIU men in the crew rening the vessel, originally im- to supply strikebreaking mates and • ported everything running smooth­ der the name Liberty Flag and engineers to move the ship out, as ly when the ship came in Mon^. tlien as the Rlon, since February, It did recently for the liner PIU headquarters has still '^not 1851. Following the practice in America. As reported in a "Times" received any word from the Na-. the industry, each new owner who story on May 11, "An NMU spokes­ tional Labor Relations Board on purchased the vessel permitted the man said his union co'jld get thq. the disposition of a variety of vessel completely manned with crew to remain abo'ard to protect charges filed against the Union and licensed personnel, but fearing their jobs. the company by the National Mari­ However, when the vessel was further trouble, the company de­ time Union. In a typical harass­ •old by the SlU-contracted Actium clined the offer." ment action, the NMU filed charges Steamship Corporation early this The Maurice George remained of discrimination even before the year to Mack Klosty Inc., a newly- idle in a Hoboken shipyard until first crewmembers had been hired formed shippiiig firm, the crew was a few weeks ago, when she was sold for the vessel. * to World Carriers, an SlU-conordered off the ship. Back in New York on Monday after completing second round trip Prior to her maiden sailing June Ordinarily it would be expected tracted company, which bareboated to Europe on American Banner Lines' SS Atlantic, SIU crewmem­ IL the NMU abruptly pulled off that a new company making its first her to Compass Steamship, another NMU men In the crew and staged bers rushed to* phones in terminal to contact their families. On venture in the maritime field with a SIU operator. The ship was re­ a half-hearted picketing demon­ waiting line (I to r) are Seafarers George Hair, unidentified stew­ single ship would retaiii the crew named the Pacific Cafrier and left stration. This held up the ship's ard department crewman (back to camera), Irving '-'Nash" GON employed at that time if the crew- last week with an SIU crew and departure for barely an hour, after don and Chen Kung Zai. The ship went out again Wednesday. znembers expressed a desire to a cargo of grain for Europe. which idle left unaided by tugs. remain aboard. This was the case •New York harbor tugboatmen* are with, the SIU crewmembers in­ members of the NMU's tugl&oat volved here, but Klosty would have affiliate. " rone of it. Klosty, whose agent There were no incidents on her was the NMU-contracted Arrow second sailing, and this week's de- • Steamship Corp., instead notified MIAiMI—On the heels of the SIU's victory over P&O's Liberian-ilag passenger opera­ parture also was routine. SIU representatives he intended to The Banner Line, vessel, with ac- ; tion here, the Finnish Seamen's Union and other ITF affiliates this week voted a full-scale sign a contract with the NMU. commodations for 900 passengers, As a result, the SIU filed dis­ boycott on runaway ships. Both developments beef up the world-wide union drive on sub­ operates on a seven-day transat­ crimination charges against the standard shipping. lantic schedqle, with little more company, while SIU pickets proLabor certifies that unemployment vote on the Florida in favor of SIU than a day in port at both ends of Under the Finnish boycott, te.sted the manning of the ship. among American seamen is high. representation was 87 to 21, repre­ the run. Meanwhile, in an effort to imion members will refuse to The bill Is one of several measui'es senting a 4-1 endorsement of SIU •'legalize" the hiring, Klosty placed tow, pilot, load or discharge runa­ before the Congress designed to and American union conditions. , a two-line ad in the classified sec­ way ships in protest against the stabilize the job security of Ameri­ Special significance Is attached tion of "The New York Times," on substandard wages and working can seamen confronted by mount­ to the developments on P&O and Saturday, April 5, calling for a conditions aboard the vessels. the Florida, since this is the first crew. Strangely enough, the vessel Other affiliates of the Internation­ ing runaway competition. case in which the NLRB has as­ Entering Talks was found to have a full crew of al Transportworkers Federation serted US jurisdiction over runa­ In this city, SIU representatives, 27 men by Monday morning. Not are taking a.similar stand. way vessels. In upholding the SIU armed by National Labor Relations Would Bar Transfers so strange, however, was the fact election petition, the board stated Board certification of SIU bargain­ Meanwhile, in Washington, a bill that 22 of the 27 men hired were that the Liberian registry and cor­ members of the NMU. None of the has been Introduced in the House ing rights on the Florida and her porate set-up rigged by P&O were WASHINGTON — An offir sister ship, the Southern Cross, are by Rep. Thomas Felly (R.-Wash.) original- crew was rehired, even simply camouflage to obscure the though all of them had applied for making it unlawful to transfer an entering negotiations with P&O to real American owners of vessels in cial of Victory Carriers has confirmed that the Onassis in­ American ship foreign during any secure an SIU contract for crews jcbs. what was essentially domestic US terests have been pulling in steady Exposing its eagerness to raid period when the Department of of the Liberian-flag vessels. The trade. profits of $1 million a month on All Foreign -Ships 14 ex-SrU ships now operating unThe SIU's Florida victory is dei^iberian registry. naturally of major interest here, 'rae treasurer of the SHJ-consince none of the cruise ships op­ tracted company, which is the US erating from this area to -the West operating concern for Onassis, told Indies and Cuba are American-flag a House Merchant Marine subcom­ vessels, though all of them were mittee that the dollars rolled in at at one time. Most of them are for­ The raiding and scab-herd-' : Members of the National Maritime Union who rely on the mer SIU-A&G or SIU Pacific Dis­ the million-a-mouth rate from September 1956, to March 1958, ing tactics of the National Ma­ NMU "Pilot" for maritime news got a deliberately twisted trict ships that operated in other the period covered by his testi­ version of the facts on last, month's Marine Engineers' strike ritime Union has prompted trades. They are still predominant­ mony. He admitted further that the filing of still another in the July 3rd issue of the^ ly American-owned. The Florida the profits had been siphoned off but issue blasts on the NMU while whs under . SIU contract until 1955, primarily to pay old debts to the charge With the AFL-CIO ovfer NMU paper. NMU strikebreaking — the Obviously distressed by his picking up gains trail-blazed by when she abandoned US registry. Government. The Southern Cros§, now in lay- This has left only $750,000 for third is as many weeks by different failure to break the MEBA strike ARA, although the radio union was AFL-CIO unions. in concert with US. Lines, NMU clearly the tail to the kite in this up, was formerly the Cuba and, be­ the new ship construction pledged fore that, the Denali in Alaskan by Onassis when the transfer deal The latest beef came from the President Joseph Curran offered instance as in many others. was okayed by the Maritime Ad­ -International Brotherhood of Long­ his membership wild distortions to The facts on the Engineers' beef trade. ministration. shoremen, and charged that NMU's justify his anti-union activity and are simple: The subcommittee began prob­ strikebreaking and supplying of loss of "face." The NMU presi­ Last Junfe 12, MEBA engineers ing the complex transaction after. crc-ws for non-union tugs behind dent has since taken off for Eu­ refused to sign on the superliner the Justice Department filed suit an IBL picketline at Ggdensbigrg, rope—on a US Lines' flagship, na­ United States due to a lohg-jstandIng list of beefs the comply had June 12 charging Onassis with re­ NY, was part of a continuing effort turally. been shufiting aside, and held up neging oh his agreement to build "to destroy our organization." Fooled No One the vessel (for eight hours) until three two 46,000-ton tankers and Last month, in the course of its The strike version in the "Pilot," the beefs were settled. (The "Pilot" one 105,000-tonner for American strike against East and Gulf Coast which fooled no one, made it ap­ called this a ^'haywire" job action, SIU mefnber.ship meet­ operation. The action followed a . operators, the Marine Engineers pear that MEBA had done nothing apparently becauise the engineers ings are held regularly Victory Carriers announcement Beneficial Association was com­ had the "effrontery" to delay the that it could not build the ships. pelled to file similar charges with sailing of Curran's "Big U" over every two weeks on Wed­ The House group hais called for the AFL-CIO, . particularly over an issue like union beefs.) nesday nights at 7 PM in testimony July 22 from Herbert steps taken by the NMU to set up July 13, 1958 Vol. XX, No. 15 In this connection, union observ­ all SIU ports. All Sea­ Brownell, former US attorney gen­ a dual union for ship's officers. ers recall the following statement eral, who approved the original MEBA also cited NMU support for in the "Pilot" last February 27: farers are expected to 1956 settlement. . N the United Mine Workers' District "In testifying for HR 9342, Ma­ attend; thos^ who 'wiS^fo The Justice Department is .suing 50 against AFL-CIO officers' jor General ' John M.- Franklin, be excused should requ(Mt for the return to the US flag of the unions in the American Coal Ship­ PAVL UAUU Secretary-Treasurer president of the US Lines, re­ ships, ail ,of them formerly ping beef. permission by telegram .14 HEBBIBT BBAHD, Editor. BEBNABO SEA- viewed the fecord of the SS United manned, by Seafarers, plus^ profits Art Editor. HEBUAN ARIBUB, IBwnt The Masters, Mates and Pilots UAN. (be siire to include reg­ estimated at $20 million. This SPIVAC3C. AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL, HER- States. He said: 'Since her first have likewise condemned NMU's KAN MAKLER. Staff Writers. Biu. MOODY. voyage, the ship has carried 382,552 istration number). The amount has now been confirmed. actions Sad support for dual union- Gulf Area Representative. passengers and has not been tied . A denial that the company has Ism. Its convention in San Fran­ PubllthRd blwRCkly at tha headquarter# up one single day by labor trou6le. next SIU meetings'will be: defaulted on Government pay­ cisco this week was expected to of tha Seafarera Intarnatlonai Union. At- I want to .give credit... particular­ ments and or that the construction July 23 authorize a formal protest to tlie lentle « Gulf District, AFL-CIO, m Fourth ly to Mr, Gurran, president of the contracts had been cancelled was Avoqua. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYssinth Federation on the same grounds, f-<MO. Enftrod as aacond class mattar NMU, who realizes the importance August 6 V entered by -the company official. In filing its charges with AFL- at tha Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, untfor of keeping the big ship oa sched­ said a payment of $2.5 million August 20 i 5 I{e CIO President George Meany, the >ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. ule,.:.:.' " would be made in October to Beth­ Septeipber 3 ; j;Concerned over-the delayed sailIBL reaffirmed the position of its lehem Steel against the $51 million shipbuilding contract (Continued on page, 6). , - : (Continued on page 6) i Finns Vote Runaway Boycott $19 Million Crossed In Ship Deal IBL Raps NMU Raid On Tugs; Cur ran Rewrites Strike News SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SEAFARERS LOG • • ' • 'j -J.. �5;-v 'jiir ifit ' SKAFAttEMS LOC Lakes 5IU Strike Wins Top Contract J RIVER ROUGE, Mich.— Hammering home its demands for top SIU wagM and benefits/the SIU Great'Lakes District called off its five-week tie-up of tho Tomlinson fleet last week after the signing of ft pace-setting SIU contract es­ tablishing union conditions on the company's vessels for the-^ first time. Seaway area at a regional confer-,, The signing ended an SIU strike that had completely shut ence last February. The Lakes-Seaway area has been down Tomlinson's bulk car-4 rier operations and kept its election conducted by the National targeted for major campaims by ships hung up in Duluth and Labor Relations Board early this various unions affiliated With tho Buffalo for over a mouth. The year set the stage for the success­ Federation's maritime department, particularly with the formal open­ one-year contract package ful strike action. Some 250 seamen ing of the St. Lawrence Seaway provides a substantial wage are employed In the former non­ scheduled next summer. An infln* increase for the company's seamen, union fleet. Under the new wage scale set by of large numbers of workers in va­ plus job security protection and a the first-time agreement, able bod­ rious marine crafts, including sea- " liberal program of company-paid Saafarer Hezzle Pittman watches as Mobile Patrolman Ha! Fischer ied seamen will be paid approxi­ men, is expected when the opera­ vacations. checks application lor free eyeglasses under the SlU's welfare pro­ mately per month, plus a ten- tions get fully underway. A smashing 3-1 Lakes SIU vic­ percent$650 seasonal bonus on wages On the Canadian side of the bor­ gram. Pittman paid off the Alcoa Pennant the day the program tory over the United Steel Work­ and room and board. Overtime der, the SIU Canadian District has started and was the first Seafarer to Jse processed through the ers Local 5000-in a representation rates are payable for all hours already had substantial success in Mobile optical center. 4worked in excess of eight hours organizing in this area. It has or­ daily. Work on Saturdays, Sundays ganized a variety of non-union and holidays, as in ali SIU agree­ barge, towboat and similar marina operations brought in for the Sea­ ments, calls for overtime pay. way construction. Key provisions of the historic Prior to the Lakes strike, Tom­ Established only six weeks ago, the SIU Welfare Plan's new eyeglass program has pro­ contract establish the following; linson operated eight bulk carriers vided free glasses for more than 600 Seafarers so far. The program operates through six un­ • Recognition of the SIU hiring and one self-unioader. One addi­ hall. ion optical centers in the ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and New York. tional bulk carrier, the Sylvania, • Full job security protection. was being converted to a self-un­ Under the terms of the eye­ glass benefit, the Plan pro­ West 32nd Street, both in Manhat­ resulting from special eye condi­ • A vacation schedule based on ioader. The other ships in the fleet the Cuyler Adams, Ball Broth­ vides free glasses once every tan, or at 46 Station Plaza, Hemp­ tions are handied separately four days' paid vacation after are ers, James E. Davison, Charles 120 days of se^wice, plus an ex­ through the SIU Welfare Plan, 11 stead, LI. two years to Seafarers who need Dunlap, Merton E. Fair, Rufus R. Broadway, New York. tra -day for each additional Applications for "unusual" lenses them, and covers the basic shell Ramsey and the Sumatra. month. Extra days of vacation frame and whatever type of lens are provided for men with more is needed, including bifocals. The than a year's continuous service. additional cost of trifocals or fancy • A reopener anytime during the frames is not covered and sun­ life of the contract on health and glasses are not covered at all. welfare benefits. •All six SIU optical centers, three The contract victory also assures of them in New York, have been the men in'the fleet the full bene­ in full operation since the first fits of SIU on-the-job representa­ week in June. A breakdown of the total figure shows that 09 pairs of WASHINGTON—President Eisenhower this week signed tion on all beefs, guaranteeing glasses were issued in Baltimore, the bill authorizing construction of two superliners for United them greater security than they 94 in Mobile. 153 in New Orleans States Lines and American President Lines, but urged Con- have ever had before. The agree­ ment will expire ne.xt June 15. and 278 in New York. gre.ss to hold up funds at least Special importance was attached In- order to obtain glasses, all a until mid-1959. BOSTON—One. SIU fisher­ hearings on proposals to build two to the success of the Great Lakes' ^ Seafarer .has to do is tp get an eyeman was killed and two of­ 90,000-ton low-fare tourliners for District in the ^ Tomlinson beef, The President said he would ' glass certificate at any SIU hall to ficers presumed lost when a company headed by New York since it represent? a major break­ ask Congress not to appropriate establish his eligibility. He then their fishing trawler sank 50 miles has the option of getting an eye construction subsidy funds if pri­ hotelman H. B. Cantor. Counter­ through in a fertile area for union from Block Island after colliding ing AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ organization. The drive was co­ "on reasonable exam through the USPHS, by his vate financing with a British freighter in a heavy own doctor or at one of the optical terms" is available. The bill pro­ partment support. Maritime Ad­ ordinated through the AFL-CIO fog bank. ministrator Clarence" Morse says Maritime Trades Department, centers provided by the Plan. vides for the Government to pick The freighter, the City of Kara­ Exams are given at no charge at up a record tab of 55 percent of their financing by the Government which established special machin­ chi, recovered the body of John and sale to Cantor for up to half ery to assist the organizing efforts the cost on a sister ship for the these centers. Eligibility is the Paulson, a member of the SlU-affithe estimated cost was out of line. of member imions in the Lakessame as the basic requirement for luxury liner United States and a liated New Bedford Fishermen's new trans-Pacific liner for APL. all SIU welfare benefits. Association, but reported the cap­ Basic Flans Approved Although a Seafarer may obtain tain and engineer of the trawler an eyeglass certificate in any SIU Earlier, the Federal Maritime R. W. Griffon still missing. Three hall to establish his eligibility, it Board approved the basic plana for other SIU fishermen, George Wisis advisable to get one in a port the new three-class APL liner. ell. Tore Rubin and Grandison Tawhere one of the optical centers APL must sign a construction con­ ber, were rescued from the sunken is, located as the certificates are tract by December 1, 1958, or lose craft. good for only ten days. its operating subsidy on the Presi­ The Crriffon was headed for Nominations for SIU office in the coming biennial elec­ Portland, Me., with a load of lob­ The locations of the centers dent Hoover next April. where eyeglasses may be obtained Another West Coast Company, tion will open August 12. The nominations period will follow sters when the vessels collided Pacific Far East Line, has applied presentation of the secretary-treasurer's pre-balloting report early in the morning. Although under the SIU program are; the trawler sank immediately, the e Baltimore—^Universal Optical for a new 20-year opmrating sub­ to the August 6 membership Company, 201 West Fayette Street sidy on its nind-ahip fleet, and for meetings in all ports, as an­ tials and record of seatime to the freighter'suffered only slight dam­ construction subsidies covering r^ e MobUe—Dr. R. M. Shackel­ placement of the flrst two of l£i nounced at the last member- credentials committee in care of age. the ^secretary-treasurer. The Coast Guard reported that, ford. 20 South Conception Street vessels. Both APL and PFE Ships ahip meeting. A six-man rank-and-file creden­ Under the SIU election proce­ at the time of the collision, weath­ • New Orleans—^Dr. Fred Ket- are manned by SIU Pacific District dure detailed in the Union's con­ tials committee, consisting of two er conditions were "foggy with chum, 154 Baronne Street. unions. stitution, the secretary - treasurer men from each shipboard depart­ visibility ranging from zero to half Meanwhile, the House Merchant must submit a pre-balloting report ment, will be elected at the Sep­ a mile at most." • New York—^Union Optical Plan, 152 Fourth Avenue,-or SB Marine Conunittee has wound up for membership approval recom­ tember 3 membership meeting in The collision occured not far mending the number and type of New York to check all applications. from the site of the fatal Andrea Requirements for office under Doria-Stockholm collision in 1956. elective positions to be filled in the Ease Seatime Rule For SIU Benefits various ports and at headquarters. the SIU constltntion are: US eitiSeafarers inquiring about the basic eligibility rule for SIU In the last election' in 1956, 72 Sea­ zenship, continuous good standing Be Sure To Get welfare benefits are advised again that the seatime requirements farers competed for the ^ union in the Union for at least two years has been cut, eflective June 1, 1958, to one day's seatime in the immediately prior to nomination, posts to be filled. Dues Receipts last six months. This is broader than the old rule of one day in A bank, bonded warehouse or and three yeai^ actual unlicensed Headquarters again wishes to the last 90 days, and is in addition to the other basic requirement similar depository, to which the seatime on American-flag vessels, remind all Seafarers that pay­ of 90 days' seatime in the previous calendar year, which remains ballots will be mailed or delivered four months of which must be on ments o' funds, for whatever unchanged. at the close of each day's voting, US-flag vessels under SIU contract Union purpose, be made only also has to be selected. A midtown during the period between January to authorized A&G representa­ The revision was voted by the Joint SIU-shipown» board of toanch of a major New York bank 1, 1958 and the time of nomination. tives and that an official Union trustees for thf^ Welfare Plan, as reported previously, to allow was used for this purpose in 1956. Those throwing in for departmen­ receipt be gotten at that time. for cases where a Seafarer might be on the beach due to per­ Nominations will remain open tal posts, such as engine patrol­ If no receipt is offered, b.. sure sonal business, vacation or other reasMii and does not ship within for one month from Augusf 12 to man, must show three years' sea­ to protect yourself by immedi60 days from the date of his discharge. The one day In six September 12. Any Seafarer who time in that department. months, it was felt, should be more thra ample to allow for such .tely bringing the matter to the Voting will begin in all ports on attention of the secretary-treas­ meets the constitutional 'require­ circumstances and to assure uninterrupted welfare coverage for ments may nomii^te himself for November 1 arid cQQtinue through urer's office. ^ Seafarers and their families. any post by submitting his creden­ December 31. SIU EYEGLASS PLAN SCORES US May Stall Superliner Program Until Next Year SIU Man, 2 Others Lost On Trawler Nominations In SIU Start On August 12 ' ,'.i �sBArAttKRa loe gwr* Baltimor* Boys "••••T f.. V" 'f~* SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD 1^' >•> • From June 25 To July 6, 1958 p? Il> 1• • ' • V? v- I• ' Roger Zurn, 3, took the lime­ light between job colls at the Baltimore hall recently, when dad, Harold Zurn, bosun, came in to check on shipping. Roger seemed to like the idea. / La. Downs New 'Work'; Law Effort LAKE CHARLES—The re­ cent failure of the anti-laborItes to jam a "wreck" bill ¥: i-r iv.. i;' .<C' ' through the legislature still hasn't •idetracked the "right-to-work" drive in this state. It now seems likely to become a key issue in the next race for governor. However, union members, who had a taste of a "work" law not too long ago, are prepared to fight it again. Labor won fepeal of a state "work" law in 1956, when the SIUalso played a major role in the fight. Meanwhile, there are a couple of labor beefs going on in this port. The Electrical.Union has a walkout on its hands at one of the construc­ tion jobs, and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union shut down three other jobs by taldng a "no-contract, no work" stand. Although shipping picked ^ somewhat over the past two wejelw, there are stili enough men on the beach waiting for berths. Calling into this area during the period were the Chiwawa, Government Camp. Bradford Island, Bents Fort, Winter Hill, CS 'Baltimore, Royal Oak, Fort Hoskins (Cities Service), and the Cabins (Texas City). Pace Holds In Seattle; Beaeh Low SEATTLE—It's been a fair­ ly active period on the ship­ ping side, Jeff Gillette, port 'iifi •;'' i '^. -:>v = !:>•. I iK--;; Nine porta reported Increased shipping to make the record tolal {or the past year, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, Lake Charles and the three West Coast dispatch centers. The rise this period wM especially significant since it came at a time when the key porta of^ New Orleans and Houston fell way off. However, Baltimore enjoyed record..activity. Mobile was busy and the West Coast perked, up again. On the other hand, Norfolk, Savannah and Tampa shipped less than 25 Jobs between them. By the end of the period, a breakdown of the number of men reg­ istered on the beach showed fully a third of the District-wide,total registered In New York, while five ports (Boston, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles and Seattle) had less than 100 men on hand. Boston,, in fact, was high in this group, with 76. In addition, Philadelphia had 109, Norfolk 113 and Wilmington 103. These figures should be watched by Seafarers, as they offer the key to potential shipping in any port. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New Tofk: Good . . . Philadelphia: Should Jiold steady.. . i Baltimore: Busy . . . Norfolk: Fair . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Good:. . . New Orleans: Clood . . . Lake Charles: Fair . . . Honston: Good . . . Wilmington: Fair '. . . San Francisco:-Good . . ; Seattle: Steady. (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU shlpK lUng, the summaries below give the complete pictnre in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job gronp and pdrt, Including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the. "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their depu'tmeni.) agent, reported, with the men on the beach enjoying a steady job turnover. There were 35 men shipped to permanent berths during the last couple of weeks as compared to 21 for the prior period. This leaves only 39 Class A men and 12 B , men registered on the beach here, barely 50 men all told. Although there was only one ves­ sel, the SS Producer (Marine Car­ riers), paying off and signing on during the period, there were a number of vessels in port for serv. Icing. These were .the Alamar, j.Calmar, Portmar,, Kenmar (,Calmar); the Choctaw (Waterman); Northwestern Victory (yj^^opr Carriers) and the Seafair (Orion). SIU shipping last , period .topped everything for the past 12 months to reach a high of 1,149 jobs. The rise was across the board for all seniority groups. At the same time, the registration total for the period dropped back to »"normal" level of 1,095. The total number of men registered on the beach at ttie end of the period likewise declined. The overall effect was to produce a job ratio of one man shipped for every two top seniority men on the beach and virtually the same ratio for class B activity by itself. These statistics continue to reflect a high level of job opportunities available to Seafarers at all time^! Sixtynine percent of the total jobs shipped went to cla^ A men, 24 percent to class B and the rest to class (5. The class A proportion showed the only rise. f - 1:' DfCK DEPARTMENT Roistered CLASS A GROUP 12 1 55 26 6 6 32 10 4 2 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore.... Norfolk Savannah .... Tampa Mobile ...... New Orleans . Lake Charles Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle 6 7 3 9 1« 1 1 Registered CLASS. B GROUP 12 3 2 2 5 4 1 1 11 15 1 1 1 1 2 1 5 4 3 1 6 1 f 3 16 3 8 1 2 3 3 5 2 6 1 3 1 2 — 12 27 2 31 7 3 6 Shipped Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 12 3 12 3 12 3 — 42 — 1 19 45 16 1 8 5 — rr « 8 9 3 S 1 — 1 — 14 50 9 8 9 .20 4 1 3 — — 2 1 18 5 3 5 3 3 — 4 21 4 18 7 6 15 5 2 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 — TOTAL ^ ' ^Registered On The Beacfr SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 12 B C 26 1 5 4 2 9 3 95 183 23 4 13 15 1 9 37 13: 123 36: 9 2 •— .'6 7 12 3 6 7 1 i — —2 2 1 ^•-7 38 — 3 42 3 — 45 28 78 17 8 — — 5 25 51 5 10 8 — 18 1 2 — 45 5 — 26 25 21 -r 5 19 3 — — 5 8 11 7 11 9 — -1- .. •-•rr20 11 13 6 1 7 -.--5 • — 12 A 6 80 20 73 ' 4 1 M 1 • Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah ' Tampa Mobile . New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle •MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM Sh/pped Shipped CLASS C CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 A _ ' _ . __ 6 1 12 2 it 'L1 2 4 1 • 4 1 23 16 4 3' " ' _ — '^l —. . — — __ _ — 1 • •4 . K r: .9 —. — 3 2 — 3 — 1 I 1, ^ 4 ' 2 — 3 4 — —— ' •mmm • — 1 2 — " •* •'*— M M. — 1 TOTAL ' Registered On The B6dik SHIPPED ^ CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP. ' C AB 1 ,'4 A 3 1 B 4 4 1 V Ifl 1 2 3 . 1 66 19 8 93 42 4>152 • • 25 4 35 30 . 7 16 1 24 2 ' 27 4 3 2 40 16 111 12 55 59 6 23 11 3 1 4 1 17 7 8 3 1 4 — 15 2 _ 2 1 1 — 7 2 10 35 15 24 1 41 2 1 •2" 1 8 16 24 25 71 12 2 14 3 7 2 3 12 6 7 — 1 r 5 23 9 1 33 6 23 3 — 10 7 5 6 — 11 4 10 1 1 8 >,^-5 — 12 7 18 19 4 1 29 3 7 3 — ,10 — 6 1 1 .l.:-l cmssA -MM ' —- z? 13 1 1 5 13 5 13 3 3 .1 V ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS A GROUP * GROUP GROUP 3 1 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 8 1 1 2 2 47 8 16 57 4 2 22 12 11 — — 2 3 2 11 11 1 47 4 21 19 12 4 1 4 7 1 4 . 1 1 3 — 8 — _ 2 2 ' 1 3 1 17 3 18 1 4 4 6 2 9 1 23 1 4 — 6 8 3 3 2 2 3 ..._ 1 3 3 3 6 14 19 4 5 6 . 6 4 — 1 3 2 1 5 2 6 5 1 4 1 1 1 7 — 6 — 1 2 — — — 3 2 33 MM MM MM MM STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk Savannah ....... Tampa ' ........ Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALV MM MM •• M. L MM' MM MM 1 1 MM MM .MM-' MM MM. MM MM MM MM MM- , MM MM MM Registered CLASS A GROUP 12 3 75 195 56 46 193 18 88 35 111 209 423 185 '• Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 2 __ 1 1 . 1 10 — 4 — 9 1 — — — — — — — — 1 — M 1 1 'M — — 2 — — — —. — TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C _ 3 1 6 12 48 .3 > 4 12 56 24 10 — — — — B1 2 1 1 68 2 — 26 6 2 2 4 — 9 8 2 5 1 — 16 4 • •— .3 3 — M . M ' M ' M All 4 66 19 90 — 1 4 70 34 6 16 6 14 6 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP. 3 1 2 1 2 2 5 1 5 5 88 36 119 2 • i- •28 7 5 10 6 9 25 1 39 4 23 12 7 2 4 3 5 2 2 — 1 1 9 — 12 2 1 10 24 29 17 32 14 73 2 30 — 6 1 7 — 12 5 . 10 6 7 8 1 8 ll 7 17 4 " —' 14 5 10 3 5 1 1 .;4 —• 'MM'' •M. Registered C In The Beach TOTAL , Shipped Shipped Shipped Registered CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B : CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP i GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2^ 3 1 B C All 1 2 8 8 A 8 12 8 12 1 2 3 12 294 535 131 305 96 23 424 19 68 122 4 2 17 85 168 52 17 26 53 11 36 43 60 61 5 11 14 240 119 30 1 389 118 463 57 13 145 96 6 66 42 41 172 27 7 63 32 [ 336 279 105 308 .15 13^ . .H7 24 132 4 3 57 2 2 28 241 2 - 7 65 85 19 109> 150 211 864 211 28 89 161 ii :;"ii: 99 786 278 Ssi |1149 091 1103' 496 47 236 855 278 • & .4 i .i U. i I Shipped Shipped Registered Registered CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 1 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 _ 1 1 2 4 4 — •6 6 28 1 13 14 19 14 ' 36 — 3 1 4 1 7 4 2 8 23 3 2 19 6 12 25 18 5 12 1 — — — — 1 — 3 1 1 1 • _ — — 1 1 1 1 -— 1 .— — 1 1 — 8 4 . 2 fi 47 — 7 16 13 10 — 6 2 16 — 8 8 12 5 14 1 — — . — 4 4 1 2 — 8 2 — 1 8 11 3 6 2 . -4 ' — — 1 3 3 1 5 1 — ' 3 1 . 4 1 3 4 1 2 5 — 3 2 •— — 1 3 1 1 4 1 V f 1149 • i 1 1 \ �' r' • Uit SEAFARERS IPG Par* Fffit« LOG Ship Mail Hitting Target > Despite complicated itinerary problems, the SEAFARERS LOG'S direct-to-the-ship air-mail distribution system con­ tinues to function with a near-perfect record. A check of the LOGs airmailed during the-< • past three months revealed Seafarer -Ken Collins, took the that copies for only five ves­ trouble to write the LOG about the I I I ^ " * ' " ^ - ' SEA ANCMQ* HAFH S COMpljSATfNG tOS 5U»-D»¥IS10N WAn» POCttf Of «AfT (STAWUSEftS^ /vy'-— A RtSCU l»Nf ilNSttS* -V ' ' BOAWMNG lAOOBT • "*• . ... ^:. • • • . 'J •••••• •v.'^ Sequence photos show 32-seeond time interval from instant the celf-inflating life raft is tossed over the side to full inflation in the water. Above is a cut-away diagram of a 20-man raft. These rafts are of English manufacture by a subsidary of the Dunlop Rubber Company. British Gov't Proposes Rubber Rafts' Use On Deep Sea Ships ^ The use of inflatable liferafts aboard ships has been carried one step further with the British Ministry of Transport rec­ ommending their use aboard alt dry cargo ships engaged in long international voyages. The ministry's recommenda­ from their sinking boat. They were tion follows extensive testing adrift for 58 hours without suf­ sels were returned as undeliver- absence of mailings. A bundle of able. LOGs was immSiately airmails The scattered instances when to the ship at the addreu indicated, SlU-contracted vessels did not re­ and other mailings followed the ceive the copies forwarded to them ship at ports and dates the dele­ resulted from the following situa­ gate specified. Consequently, the tions: Suzanne averted a complete black­ • Where a ship was chartered out on Union news, although the out to another company (sometimes ship did miss some issues. other than an SIU company) or The Suzanne case points up the chartered to Military Sea Trans­ fact that when a ship is not on a portation Service, and regular run, SIU crewmembers • Where a* ship was in a'tramp can help out by air-mailing the trade and the operator maintained names of the agents and ports that he did not know far enough where they can be reached. The in advance where the vessel would LOGs can then be forwarded just be at a given time. as if the" ship was on a milk run. In instances such as these, it Is often not possible to get an accu­ rate mailing address for a vessel, and the LOGs have to be sent to company offices for forwarding. The problem is particularly diffi­ cult where MSTS runs are in­ volved, since it is virtually impos­ sible to get information on ships with military cargoes. In the ten years the air-mail dis­ tribution plan has been in effect, the LOG has constantly ferreted out the causes of non-deliveries. Over the years, this has gradually An SIU company may wind resulted in the near-perfection the up operating two 41,000-ton delivery system enjoys today. tankers now on order for Since Union policy requires that foreign-flag operation. They are maximum information be made available to SIU crewmembers at slated to be taken over and com­ sea, every effort is made to main­ pleted for American operation in tain a corrected itinerary for all order to qualify for Federai ship SIU ships. All contracted ship oper­ mortgage insurance. ators are called every two weeks The two vessels, now under con­ for ship's locations and mailing struction in an American yard, are addresses in their ports of call. being, built for the Kulukundis in­ LOG mailings are thus based on in­ terests, which has several US com­ formation which is care foully panies under SIU contract at the present time. The companies to checked out. which the ships will be assigned A typical instance where the LOG was undeliverable to a con­ have not yet been announced. tracts vessel involved the SS Estimated costs of construction Suzanne some months ago, when for each ship is ^12 million. The Bull Line chartered the ship to construction loan would cover MSTS for a round-the-world run. three-fourths of this under the ship The company was unable to supply mortgage act. The ships would mailing addresses, and the LOGs have a speed of 17 knots. could not be airmailed to the ves­ Application for the mortgage in­ sel. surance has already been filed with Fortunately, the ship's delegate. the Federal Maritime Board. SIU Co. In Line For 2 Big Tankers of ttie rafts on small British coast­ fering any discomfort. ing and fishing vessels involving a Of course, one of the main dis­ number of siiccessfui rescues. advantages of a rubber raft as com­ Tho British Ministry's action pared to a lifeboat, is that the raft came shwtly after the crew of the is normally boarded by first going President Adams, members of the into the water and then climbing SIU Pacific District, stressed the aboard, a severe handicap, espe­ need for liferafts on US ships as cially in cold weather, in that it an invaluable aid in rescue opera­ means a soaking for every survivor. tions. The Adams crew recently was involved in an attempted res­ cue of the crew of the Italian-flag Plastic Boats, Too? WASHINGTON—The Maritime ship Bonitas. Members .of this crew were on the verge of being brought Administration has ordered four aboard the Adams when their life­ experimental plastic lifeboats from boat was smashed. Twenty-two men Lane Lifebqat and Davit Corp. of Brooklyn. The resistance to cor­ were lost. The Adams deck gang wrote the rosion and elasticity claimed vfor Sailors Union of the Pacific, say­ plastic boats is said to cut main­ ing, that some of the 22 men might tenance and placement costs. Price have been saved if liferafts were of a single boat, capable of carry­ ing 40 passengers, is set at $12,827. available to throw over the side. If are successful, they would The inflatable UfdTafts utilized b* tests authorized as standard equip­ on the British ships differ consid­ ment. erably from the type of Uferaft that vraj carried on US merchant ships during World War II. Unlike the rigid structure of the old shipboard rafts, the inflatable type comes packed in a valise. The smaller A new effort to torpedo self-insured union welfare funds and bring them under in­ rafts can be handled by one man, the bigger by two. Each raft con­ surance company domination—at added cost and with a possible loss in benefits—^has^been tains a cylinder of compressed gas Uiunched by the Institute of Life Insurance in New York. The latest attack singles out •' ® — for inflation. 20 unions, including the SIU tion. It confirms predictions in the by it represented annual premium All that has to be done when the raft is put in use -is to pull the and three other marine un­ SEAFARERS'LOG, and by the SIU income to the companies of over release and toss the raft over the ions, as primd targets for exploita- in a brochure sent out last year to $33 million. all unions in the state, that the in­ Self-insured since it was estabside. The British manufacturer. surance companies were not giving iished in 1950, the Seafarers Wel­ Dunlop Rubber Cotnpany, claims up their attempt to outlaw self- fare Plan has saved an estimated it takes just 32 seconds for the raft insured funds so they could pick $110,000 annually in premiums that to inflate fully once the releasing up the business for themselves. would otherwise have gone to in­ gear is ti'ipped. The raft also has In 1956, the legality of such surance companies and yielded no a hand pump for keeping up infiafunds was reaffirmed when the return. This has meant more and tion in the event of air leaks and SIU won a ruling by NT Attorney broader welfare benefits for Sea­ plugs for repairing leaks and tears. TAMPA—Shipping almost General Jacob Ja^ts that self- farers and SIU families, as well as The ease of handling and rapidity standstill in this insured funds did not come under less red tape and restrictions. of launching of the rafts offers ad­ came to The fight to kill off self-insured vantages over conventional life­ port during the past period state licensing' requirements. At the hearings preceding the funds stemmed from the 1955 ac­ boats in that there is no problem and, from the schedule,' the next in launching on ships with a severe period should be about the same, attorney general's ruling, SIU tion of the National Maritime Un­ General Counsel Seymour W. Mil­ ion in questioning the legality of list and no concern about possible says Port Agent Tom Banning. There were no vessels paying off ler had noted pointedly that the hundreds of these plans in ex­ Januned gear or damage to the raft from bumping the side of the ship. or signing on during the past two only motivation of the insurance istence. Unable to get a ruling on In addition, the rubber boatr offers weeks. Only three, the Del Aires companies in attacking self-insured the issue, the NMU self-insured shelter, a tremendous advantage to (Delta), Raphael Semmes and the plans was that they "see several anyway before the decision was survivors If they have to wait any Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic), were hundred million dollars lying handed down two years ago. Ironi­ in. transit. ' There were no beefs. around and want to get hold of it.!' cally, the NMU fund, as well as length of time for a rescue. In one Instance reported from a Banning added, however, that if Underscoring this fact, when the those of the Marine Engineers Rritish fishjng vessel in 1957, crew- there is some kind of a break­ Insurance lobby petitioned State Beneficial • Association and tha members inflated the raft on deck, through in jobs, particularly in Superintendent of Insurance Julius Masters, Mates and Pilots, ar* loaded it up with supplies, pushed the deck and engine departments, A. Wikler to overturn the 1958 among those now sp^ifically under ruling; it, said the 20 funilst cited attack. it over the aide and stepped into'it the beach will be clean. -'I -^1 '•^1 Insurers Eye Union Benefit $ Tampa On Slow Bell J! I �SEAFARERS Fa«* Six Jnly la^ MSft LOC Curran Rewrites History, Distorts Engineers' Beef That Disowned Contract It Had (Continued from page 2) Ing of the US and his Inability to Signed Wins Added Benefits." The "lead" on the "Pilot" story repeat on past performances, Cur­ ran issued a statement that the stated: "Following the customary NMU would not tolerate union pattern ARA and MEBA wound up beefs that interfered with the their talks after conclusion of the schedule of the big ship, A day NMU negotiations . . ." Particu­ later, due to a manning beef with larly irksome to Curran, of course, Grace Line on the new Santa Rosa, is the fact that not only was the MEBA refused to sail her from the NMU pattern repudiated and then shipyard to New York. She sailed improved on by the engineers and late, with an NMU crew and non­ later even by the ARA, but also that the "me-too" reopener in the union engineers aboard. The NMU National Council NMU contract calls for a 60-day advance notice to the operators. thereupon authorized setting up an Curran has thus been caught |n officers division for mates and en­ his own mousetrap. gineers within the NMU. Curran The record on NMU's published was now formally established in distortions should also note that the same tactic was used in NMU the scab-herding business. . "news" on the Robm Line, Banner Contract Expiration Day Line, Rion and American Coal Simday, June 15, was contract beefs, to name a few. The dis­ expiration day for all three unions, tortion was so flagrant at one NMU, MEBA and ARA. NMU point in the American Coal beef— promptly settled and ARA fol­ when Curran claimed that NMU lowed suit a few hours later. had accepted and the SIU had re­ MEBA held out for substantially jected a specific proposal by AFLmore than the others, and activated CIO President George Meahy to a "no contract-no work" policy settle the coal beef early In 1957— that tied up shipping in all At­ that the Federation president lantic and Gulf Ports. called for a retraction in order to In the midst of the engineers' set the record straight. The oppo­ beef, the America airived on June site was true in that case, just as 18. With a delayed sailing a pos­ the LOG repdi^ed it. sibility, NMU went to work look­ ing for engineers. Since Curran could no longer "deliver" the MEBA, he offered an alternative: scabs. At the same time, with US Lines calling the shots, the opera­ tors, via the American Merchant Marine Institute, tried to panic MEBA into a settlement on their terms. (Continued from page 2) They threatened a lockout with a "sign on and sail or get off the convention a year ago that NMU ships" ultimatum to the engineers, actions showed NMU President Jo­ who responded by picketing the seph Curran to be "unfit" to serve America. (The "Pilot" nowhere on the Federation's Ethical Prac­ mentions "lockout" in-its accotint, tices Committee and as an AFLnor does it explain why the Amer­ CIO vice-president. The IBL's protest In 1957 was ica's NMU crew worked behind the over Curran's "stab in the back" picketline.) on the eve of the 1956 waterfront Scabs Aboard Ship election in the port of New York, By Friday, the 20tb. with the when Curran urged the dockers to America due tO: sail that PM, back the AFL-ousted ILA against NMU's scab engineers were aboard the IBL. the America. Now, however, with Spelling out the latest NMU the pressure on the operators due offense, IBL Secretary - Treasurer to a West Coast MEBA settlement E. L. Slaughter said the NMU's the day before, the operators of­ United Marine Division had res­ fered the West Coast pattern to ponded to a call from a tugboat the MEBA here. Firm in its de­ operator, the A. S. Wickstrom mands, MEBA now called for the Company, in the midst of an IBL West Coast pattern, plus parity on strike, and was furnishing scabs manning and welfare benefits with to man the company's boats. He the West Coast and concessions on noted that the company had pre­ key East Coast issues such as sev­ viously recognized the IBL tugerance pay in the event vessels men's union for several years. transferred foreign. Recently, after a brief halt in its Histofy will record that the en­ operations, it stai*ted using non­ , gineers settled their beef on the union crews. At that point. Slaughter added, basis of this package and that the America sailed three hours late IBL contacted the crews and was since the scabs had to be sneaked "making good headway until the off by a tug before MEBA men employer heard of it and imme­ diately fired two of the employees. would go oack. It was at this point that the ARA Of course this resulted in banners came back although it had signed being placed on the employer's job an agreement five days before on site and if . . . (NMU had) . i . NMU's terms. ARA now hollered stayed out of the picture, the whole "me-top," claiming its earlier pact affair could have been settled with­ out too much trouble." had not been ratified anyway. Some of the NMU-UMD mem­ A story in the "New York Herald bers even refused to cross the IBL Tribune" on June 24 pointedly plcketlines, he said, but the NMU noted this in the headline: "Radio Men To Get Pacts Based On En­ sent in a representative "to herd gineers.'' The same day, "The New them through the picketline. At York Times" said, "Radio Opera­ the present time the tugs are oper­ ating with strikebreakers under tors Renegotiate Pact / Ship Union the name of NMU-AFL-CIO," with three-man instead of five-man crews and at wage scales and con­ ditions "much lower than those of the IBL." Twice last spring, the NMU tug­ boat affiliate was slapped down in similar raiding attempts against the SIU's Harbor and Inland V/aterways Division and the Trans­ port jVorkers Union., . , . • •S? ' ,, -• ^ iBL Raps NMU Raid i t: wi: •. -l' • (•,,J- . 'ii •- ' v.. Portholes Are for All • r. 1, • -1 "•>' At y. . ^ '.V u: -i •Jb ' • T -yX'-. . The habit of clumping butts or trash out of portholes or over the side has two bod features. For one thing, it isn't what you wdufd caji good hbusekeeping. Aside from that, it is a definite safety hazard, particularly when ships are in port and somebody may be working over the side. If it's been a matter of h^it to flip dis­ cords out of the porthole, then in a moment of forgetfulness, the some act performed while the ship is at the dock con have unpleasant consequences. y • • •• y" »V;V*3' • :.l . ' 'yyyjXs'y "y'.y • fy. In this instance, as in mbny others, safety and good housekeeping go hand in hand. Use appropriate receptacles for butts and other trash and .$hort put y another-safety hazard in the process. 4?: '-y '^y i; yX-X X ' •• y •v*; 'x.-. "'••is-.-*' ' • ' r Tell it to the Iio®! \UK5HJ 1 yyy • - IS a f i » S'. 'I �Jidr It, 1958 SlU 60-Day Rule Eased SEAFARERS LOG Barbados Union Leader Visits Page Pursers Launch Severance Pay Plan MOBILE—SIU thipping The first US maritime union with a severance pay pro­ rules have been amended to gram, the SlU-affiliated Staff Officers Association launched allow seamen who have to leava a vessel under the 60-day its pioneering benefit last week with a payment of $1,075 to rula in the contract to stay on the a veteran SOA purser. •*-— ahip in some cases until it returns Based on a lump sum pay- private secretary for a New York to the port or area of original en­ ment equal to $100 a year for business man with world-wide ingagement. The action was taken pursers who leave the industry terests. here by the Seafarers Appeals after a minimum ten years of serv­ Board. ice, the first check went to" George The Union - shipowner panel Waldbusser. After ten and threevoted the change to avoid situa­ quarter years as a purser on US tions that might work a financial Lines , and Mooremac ships, Wald­ hardship on seamen affected by the busser quit the industry last Jan­ 60-day rule. The rules provide that uary 1. men with less than top class A Pays' $2,000 Maximum seniority may ship on a vessel for Benefits are prprated for parts one trip or 60 days, whichever is of every year after ten, up to a longer, but cannot collect trans­ WASHINGTON — Formal maximum of $2,000 for 20 or more portation when they get off. hearings on its subsidy appli-. years of service. Under the plan, Looking In on .SIU operations during a visit to the US, Frank L However, the amendment adds cations moved a step nearer 250 days of employment equals a Walcott, general secretary of the Barbados Workers Union in the provision that when a ship is year of service. SOA represents as the SlU-contracted Waterman on a coastwise voyage pnd is due Barbados, BWI, gets briefing on teletvpd system linking outports pursers on East and Gulf Coast Steamship Corp. met with Govern­ to^ return to the area of original with headquarters. LOO Editor Hero Brand (left) explbins use ment officials Wednesday to dis­ vessels. engagement, men leaving the ship of teletype network for speedy union communications. cuss ground rules and fix a date Pursers who retire from the in­ and under the 60-day rule* can remain for the hearings. dustry must be at least 40 years Theplace aboard until she returns to - the company is seeking operat­ old at the time. A key stipulation ing subsidies on original port or area. When men runs between of the plan is that a purser cannot With less than class A seniority are GuU ports, California and the Far draw the benefit until six months on an intercoastal or foreign voy­ after applying, to assure that the East westbound; the Gulf and the age and the vessel pays off at a decision is considered carefully. United Kingdom and Europe; the continental US port other than the Pacific Coast and the Far East; and The SOA severance pay plan was North port of engagement, but is sched­ ports and Europe. created in 1957, and is financed by It also Atlantic uled to return to that port within has asked authority to the employers in the same manner return eastbound tor ten days after arrival, the men from the Far SAN FRANCISCO—California labor unions have started as other maritime pension and wel­ may remain aboard until it strives East to Atlantic and Gulf ports. a statewide door-to-door campaign to defeat a "right-tofare plans. Service time for bene­ back. Waterman has a fleet of 27 cargo The revision is expected to ease work" proposal that will be on the ballot in November. Ths fits is counted from January 1, ships and its Pan-Atlantic sub­ 1947. transportation problems faced by bill would outlaw the union^ sidiary operates ten more. Worked Since 1943 men with class B or C seniority. shop and void over 90 percent of the labor-management con­ Earlier in the week, Waterman tracts. in the state. Waldbusser was a purser from announced sale of the Citrus The "work" bill was gotten on 1943 to 1958. After quitting the the ballot by a well-financed peti­ sea, he worked for a short while Packer, a C-2, to Gulf and South tion campaign. One columnist re­ in Waterman's Puerto Rico oper­ American Steamship of New Or­ ported that over a dollar a n^me ations, and to now employed as a leans. had been offered to get the neces­ sary 350,000 signatures on peti­ Close cooperation from topside tions. Times are tough on the MV Del Rio, according to the latest ship's is helping to make it a .pleasant • Listed on the ballot as "Proposi­ meeting report. Thoughout/ the trip on the Alcoa Pointer, writes tion 18" on "Employer-Employee past trip, tpr instance, the r^ort P. J. Carpovich. meeting chairman. Relations," the measure to designed •aid there were "nq. logs, li­ The captain apd chief mate have to force a compulsory open shop brary, no nothing." • Howiver it been doing all they can with the on workers in California. does mention that although there suggestions made by the ship's The powerful California State was nothing to report, "evqjrything safety meeting and are certainly Federation of Labor is spearhead­ was fine" among the crewmembers helping to keep the ship as safe ing an all-out fight on the proposal. as possible. aboard. Appeals are being directed both it « to union members and the public, pointing to the high standards and It's no longer a rumor; the com­ PHS Gets New Boss earnings enjoyed by California bination of chow and a good run workers, which contribute to the make life aboard state's , overall prosperity. The the. Jean LaFitte average weekly earnings of an in­ second to none. dustrial worker in the Golden Gate "There are a few State are $93.50. This Is compared boys aboard here to the $54.40 average in Mississippi, who were on the $55.75 in North Carolina and $65.35 dredges in Venein Florida, 'all "right-to-work" niela," reports States. Joseph Keames, WASHINGTON—The Sen­ steward depart- ate has unanimously con- Meanwhile, "work" law advoca­ ment delegate, firmed the appointment of tes in five states are reviving peti­ Kearnes "and they had a Arthur S. Flemming as the new tion drives to put their proposals All smiles, purser George Waldbusser (left) accepts severance pay on state ballots. In Washington, a Igt to talk about, especially how Secretary check for $1,075 from Burt Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. Staff Offi­ of Health, Education and they missed the food on there Welfare. In his new position, group of industrial leaders have cers Association. Check was first paid under SOA plan. Looking most of all." However with the Flemming will be setting policy started a "minute man" campaign on is William G. Mullins, vice-president, American Merchant Ma­ good chow served on this ship governing the US Public Health using industry representatives on rine Institute. a "voluntary" basis to go out and added to the salt air and Japan, Service. get ten signatures a day for ten they all agree you can't beat this ' A veteran of Government Service days. Unions have filed unfair •hip. as far back as 19^, the new Cab­ labor practice charges against sev­ » ^ » inet secretary has been a member eral big employers for coercing Welfare Services Department of the Cirtl Service Commission, workers into signing. The trade union movement drew support from an unexp^ted source representatives at headquarters the first Hoover Commission on Anti-union groups in Ohio adver­ last month, from none other than J. Paul Getty, reputedly the richest yrish to express Government Reorganization and tised in four cqllege newspapers to man in the world. their thanks ' to was chairman of the Atomic En­ get students to work as solicitors, A widely-reprinted excerpt from the June issue of "True Magazine" tllchard DarvlUe, ergy Commission on Personnel during the summer at average sala­ makes Getty look like a regular pal of the working man. Said Getty: Management. •hip's delegate, ries of $100 per week. Similar peti­ "I am a 'union man' myself. I don't carry a unjon card or pay dues gnd to the rest of In 1951, he was named assistant tion drives in Colorado and Kansas to any local, but I do believe in unions and I believe that free, honest to the Director of Defense Mobil­ have produced enough signatures the crew of the ization to handle manpower prob­ to get a bill on the ballot this fall, labor unions are our greatest guarantees of continuing prosperity and BS Jefferson Ci^ lems, and in 1953, wa^ appointed but the signatures are stili being our strongest bulwark against social or economic totalitarianism. yictory for their "True, some unions and union officials abuse their power ... On director of ODM. He retained qhecked. fast action and that position until February, 1957, The united forces of the Mon­ the other hand, some businessmen abuse their power, too. Some are fine cooperation when he returned to his duties as tana Farmers Union and lahof unethical or even downright crooks. Simply because -'some' are this In reporting acclpresident of Ohio Wesleyan, a groups succeeded this year in side­ or that doesn't mean the entire system of private' ownership should dents to three Methodist university. He will re­ tracking a petition drive by a nar­ be condemned . . , members of the crew. "Yet let a single union—or even a local—turn sour; and a loud alarm The report was one of the most main a member -of its hoard of row margin. The other bright spot detailed and complete yet turned directors while in his Cabinet post. in.,the picture is Louisiana, where is raised castigating all organized labor. It doesn't make sense . . You said it,^ pal. Now if you'll also tell the folks that one of the Flemming's predecessor, Marion the state senate killed ah attempt Into headquarters. ,It is through •uch' cooperatioh from the dele­ B. F61.«iom, had been Secretary of to'get another "work" law on the reasons for that bulging bank statement is the vast fieet of Gettygates and crews that the Union is Health, Education and Welfare books. Efforts by the SIU and other owned or operated runaway ships used to escape those American able to assist the membership to since 1955. He Is returning to AFL-Cip unions sparked the re­ standards and union conditions you mention, then they'll know just how you stand. private business in Rochester, NY. peal of one such law In 1956. the fullest degree. Waterman's Subsidy Bid Coming Up High-Cost Pitchmen Get 'Work' Bill On WC Ballot ' "'S I! Senate OK's Health Sec'y Getty Tells All... Almost •M -'I •^1 Ml �ywMlM SEAFARERS LOO fidr It. UN ' • . 'ii- ••Hr:'.. 'lia •' ! -• 'i' '*'' 1. ' r !'?•-K"-- ifl? P"" 'SI r- • "'"v.'/ Mate Elmor JohmoB, Tliltliv froBi another tor. irlei out bridre deiA of tibe tor A. G. Laun. Arondel fleet inelndeo flvo boats all told. Bailiinora At any hour, seven days a week, there's an SlU-HIWD tug on the move somewhere ^n Greater Baltimore harbor from the yqrietv of towboot operations under contract to the SlU's Harbor and Inland Waterways Division. This selection of photos shows some of the men jsnd boats Involved in moving the heavy How of ships and coi go throu^ the Maryland port city. Hcirbdr In messhall on the A. O. Lann. cook H..WIn8low Qeft) and deckhand Henry C. Mnllins check Un^| Ion hooks. Deckhand Gemg0 Snbrick looks oil. "Seabiscnit" and Capt. D. L. Bhodes on Harbwr 'Towlnr's tor Sophia ezchuire fond looks. Tho V ;^^hla was underrolig' repairs at the tflne. Capt. Early J. Bosh, In wheelhonsa of tnr Atlantlor^ clTM or4er to tie np and Kearo at AOaiia# Transport doelb On tnr Sophia Qeft), mate James Pritehard lays down oaiiTai iMtinr for boat desk raUinr. At rirht, mate Charles pavfhw^ �€. Tug maintenance for Curtis Bar Towing is handled In its own shop, also covered br SIC-HIWD pact. H^e's mec&snic Walter Elinala en the- Jcfc. At Biker & WUteler doek, erewmea ef tke tmr Promoi stand br for word from •kipper. Piotored (I to r) are L. Mack, Bar Peale, Paul Pndoskle (In roller entranoewar) and B, MaohllnskL The Britannia (above, left) la also In B&W fleet. I ,iS| ^1 "11 • i| ill Deckhand Bichard Potter (left) takes up slack In line on the tug Arundel, while Danis Higgins, deck­ hand, looks on. Before and after vlewi show progress yt eonversloii Job on Harbor Toudng's newest aeqnlsltlon. Due to bo re* ^amed'the J. Edgar Stelgenwald, the "•-Ogohta Is pictured (above) with .Hioden pilothouse, deck and bumpers fore being ehanged over to steel ght). She was also emverted from earn to Diesel power. l: - uuv.v. ' ^ ' Awaiting night eall, mate Henrr A. Lee, deckhand Karl Olablch and engineer Dewer France take It oasr on deck of Atlantic Transport's tug Atlantic. �SEAVARERS Tm •r • -*- IN(»UIRING SEAFAKER QUESTION! What's your system for keeping cool In the summar?. BALTIMORE — Shipping reached a record high here, With 324 men assigned to per­ manent berths during the period, according to Earl Sheppard, port agent. The closest total to that flgtire in the past >18 months was last Kovember, when over 280 men ahipped out.. While the spurt was only temtrary, it helped thin out the regtration list, and will make it easier for men with fairly young eards to move out soon. There has been much greater yank-and-file participation at SIU meetings here for the past few pe­ New rotary shipping board at SUP Wilmington .hail, part of SUP's riods, Sheppard noted. He also cpastwido modernization program, is put to woHc. Among'first urged more members to take part Seafarers to register were George Little and Alex Alexandei-ian by nominating themselves for the (at left). Paper work behind the counter is handled by SUP Patrol­ posts of chairman, recording sec­ man Ray Murphy and SIU Part Agent Reed Humphries (right). retary and reading clerk at these meetings! Paying off in the port during the last period were the Alcoa Patriot (Alcoa): Dorothy, Edith, Mae, Car­ olyn (Bull); Charles Dunaif (Col­ onial); Baltore, Marore, Venore, Cubore, Santore (Marven); Robin When he was sixteen. Seafarer Frederick Carpenter went Kirk (Robin) and the Irenestar to sea, using his earnings to help'put his two sisters through (Traders). college. Now, as a result of ten years of seafaring—all of them Thirteen vessels signed on dur­ with the SIU — Carpenter ing the last two weeks. They were himself can begin the college This la the fourth article the Feltore, Baltore, Marore, Ven­ career he sacrificed to the a series on the 1958 winners ore, Santore, Cubore (Marven); of the SIU's 86,000 scholar­ Texmar, Pennmar, Marymar (Cal- needs of his family. ship awards. Carpenter started to Jihip in mar); WilUain Carruth (Penntrans); Irenestar (Traders) and the Alcoa 1945, after graduatbg froin Fbr- During his time as a Seafarer, Pennant (Alcoa). In-transit vessels tier High School in New Orleans, Carpenter read widely, and this, Included the Steel Artisan, Steel La., and became a Union member combined with his experience as a Flyer, Steel Surveyor (Isthmian); in 1946. However, illness and a Seafarer, helped him to decide on Robin Locksley (Mormac); CS Bal­ hitch in the Army kept him from a goal: teaching and guidance working steadily timore (Cities Service) and the De= until 1953, when counseling. Soto (Waterman). he shipped in the To this end, he plans to enroll deck department in Louisiana State University this on the Del Mar fall, taking a program that will Shorthaiided? lead to a degree in psychology. In (Mississippi). H .a crewmember quits while Since then he addition. Carpenter is interested fa a ship is in port, delegates, has worked writing, and hopes to use his vaca­ are asked to contact the hall steadily, ship­ tion time to work on a novel, immediately for a replace­ ping on the which is in the planning stages at ment. Fast action on their part Stony Creek, the moment. Carpenter will keep all Jobs aboard sbip Steel Age and. The 29-year-old Seafarer's moth­ filled at aU times and elimi­ more recently, the Cos Victory. er, Mrs. Cornelia B. Carpenter, Is nate the chance of the ship He is now at sea aboard the SS a registered nurse living in; Pensasailing shorthanded. cola, Florida. Claiborne. C LONG WAIT NEAR END, SEAFARER LSU-BOUND C-"" aat ir, i»5t' Showing Off New Board Baltimore Jobs Set A Record f.' • tOO^ YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH • TV Booms Sleep Pill Sales Many TV commercials advertising medicines are "dis­ tortions," a Rutgers University pharmacology professor recently charged. But whether some of the claims are "outright lies" or not, as Dr. Morton J. Rodman of Rutgers publicly stated, there is no doifbt they are getting people to buy a lot of the advertised products. Harry Winocur, manager of the pharmacy owned and operated by New York warehouse workers belonging to RWDSU's District 65, reports there is a noticeable In­ crease in self-medication, and in fact over-use, of three types of products heavily advertised on TV and radio. These are pain-relievers such as aspirin, BuffeVin and Anacin; digestants, like milk of magnesia, Bromo Seltzer and Bisodol, and preparations that are supposed to help you get to sleep. America has never been so "health-conscious," the president of one drug manufacturer, Carter Products, re­ ports. Sales of tranquilizers are increasing, he boasted, and more peopie are buying vitam^s too. Well, health-conscious, TV-viewing America is paying the drug industry a big price for the, hundreds of new products it develops each year, many of them slight vari­ ations of old products under new brand names. Most in­ dustries reported a drop in profits the fourth quarter of 1957 as the result of the recession.' But the drug industry bad a gain of 25 percent compared to a drop of 16 for all manufacturing industries. Bayer is now even plugging aspirin as a sleep aid in its TV commercials. Now a new-over-the-counter medi­ cine called "Medache'^ is being offered. This little pill ' contains a form of aspirin, some phenacitin (another pain Adolpb Demagpe,.deeki All ships Isidro AneeiUa, stewardi It 'gets should have air-conditioning but very hot in the galley, so I try to since they dont, find something, to 1 wear as few cOol me off. In olothes > as pos­ my free time I sible and take it sweat it out SMjr. I take plenty under an awning 02 salt tablets on deck, fishing and a Yew kinds peeasionally. e f refreshment ismnettmes I get when its svailthe urge to Jump able. overboard for a refreshing swim. Otherwise, I Just suffer. » . * ft Pasquale Demaroot plenty hot on the tnffnt room so I try to spend as much free time on deck. Its. pretty comfort­ able under the ventilators. Otherwise, X take it easy on my egt, listening to the radio. Wellesley/Last Breakout Ship, Due In Lay-Up ft ft ft Paul Tories, deeki You can't beat the heat but I get some relief from dunking my blanket in waier and keeping it around me. I also try to get to the "reefer" as often as possible when I'm off watch beoause that Per­ sian Gulf Is worse than a sweat bath even when Pm stripped down to shorts. WASHINGTON—Th» Gov­ ernment's massive breakout program, which saw 134 ships j>ulled out of the lay-up fleet, has come to an end. The Federal Maritingr Board last week recalled the charter on the SlU-manned Wellesley Victory, operated on Isthmian's Persian Gulf run for a year. The big breakout began late in 1253 follovving th# closing of tha Suez Canal. For a while shipping companies were faUing over each other in the rush to'get In line for Government charters. At one ' ft ft ft John Rivera, englnei I've gotten point, it got so intense that there used to the heat by now so I Just were very few usable Victorys left in the reserve fleet. sweat it out. I can get some The. rush: Gimtlnued even after relief by going the ^cahal vfas opened, and ships swimming over were needed to move a heavy load of farm surplus. The bottom fpU the side if tiie ship: is in port. out of the niafket last Augu^, and Boy, those trailer the ships started going back into ships sure are the boneyard in droves. The Wel­ hot The way lesley Victory was the last ship the 'oargo is broken out before the market stored cuts any droppisd. Many operators are vow­ circulation through the ship. It ing '^ever again" after having needs air-conditioning. taken a licking on charter fees. " reliever) and a form of tranquilizer, at a stiff price of $2.59 a package. If this one doesn't solve your problems, it wouldn't cost much more to see a doctor. This department previously has reported on the high prices charged for aspirin under different brand names. You can overpay as heavily for the sleep preparations now widely sold over the counter. Such preparations which you can buy without a prdscription actually are antihistamines which make some people feel drowsy, ^ Winocur points out. These Z "TL ^ ^ include such TV-advertised brands as Sominex, Nytol, Dormin and Sleep-Eze. All sell for about 12 capsules for $1. Just to show you how high a price the public pays for such products, the imion pharmacy carries a privatebrand antihistamine sleeping capsule of the same strength which it sells for 63 cents for 130 capsules. These cap­ sules actually cost one and one-quarter cents apiece at wholesale. Thus the publio pays a markup-'of 680 per cent for the advertised sleep ' products which retail at 12V$ cents apiece. If you've been buying tbese expensive brands, Winoc^ suggests you can save mOney by- asking your pharmacist what non-prescription sleep preparations he has similar to the overpriced advertised brands, but at a resonable charge. He'll appreciate that you rely on his professional. By Sidney Margollus Judgment more than that of some advertising agency^ But don't construe this as a recommendatiion to use these products. This is a discussion only of economic, not medi­ cal, values. • • , The digestants you see constantly advertised on TV have become big sellers too. Alka-Seltzer, one of the big sellers. Is simply aspirin in an effervescent form. Now the manufacturers of Bayer aspirin are bringing out "Fizrin" to compete with Alka-Seltzer. The active ingre-r dients in Fizrin are merely aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate and citric acid. As your grandmother can tell you, carbonated water or bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) also relieve indigestion, although frequent use of baking soda may not be medically desirable. In fact. Dr. Rodman considers that one of the greatest dangers of exaggerated TV advertising is that use of prod­ ucts claiming to relieve acid stomach or "tired blood" -may "lull a seriously sick person into a false sense of security an(!^ delay going to a doctor. TjUs may prevent early diagnosis of ulcers, cancer, tuberculosis or other ail­ ments which, if treated properly,-can be cured." TV commercials also have boosted purchases of various types of antiseptics, Winocur reports.. In mouthwashes, Lavoris is the big seller—at 89 cents a bottle. Here is another example of exaggerated markups for ordinary products. The basic ingredient of such antiseptic mouthv washes'is zinc chloride. Wholesalers sell private brand mouthwashes of this type to retailers at $2.50 a dozen, or 21 cents a bottle. Isodlne is another steeply-priced new antiseptic people ' are buying heavily. This is a form of iodine, but it doesn't -'sting because it doesn't, contain as much alcohol; But for ' this small boon, the ihanufacturer charges 75 cents for a hidf ounce. Ordiuaiy Iodine costs IS to 25 cents for a full ounce, . 3. .u �SEAFARERS iBlX 18^ 19M Tage Elevea LOG 'The Eyes Have It' Robin Payoff Under SIU Nets Lone Disputed Hour - NEW YORK—A striking example of what the return of SIU representation on Robin Line ships has meant in money and port time for SIU crewmembers has been reported by ^ill Hall, SIU assistant secretary--* treasurer. contract, and came in with several He noted how the Robin hundred disputed hours. Locksley, making her first trip with SIU certification, paid off here last week with one lone hour of disputed overtime. Hall com­ pared this with previous trips, when the Locksley was under NMU Officials of the Airline Stewards and Stewardesses Association have charged Trans World Airlines and other companies with international runs with "runaway" tactics in refusing to recognize the Associa­ tion as representatives of stew­ ardesses hired in-France. An As­ sociation spokesman said that the companies are hiring stewardesses in France at substandard wage scales but are denying the union recognition, holding that the mat­ ter would come under French juris­ diction. However the French Gov­ ernment has washed its hands of the matter, saying that TWA is an American company and American^contracted. .4* NY Primanr, Ten Others Coming Up With primary elections be­ ing run off in eleven states during the next month, Sea­ farers who can cast absentee votes should check the voting procedures for merchant seamen. These vary from state to state. New York, which holds its elec­ tion on August 16, does not permit absentee voting at all in the pri­ maries. Louisiana, going to the polls on July 29, doesn't allow ab­ sentee voting for seamen, but they can vote in person ten to two days before election day. The following is a list of the nine other states holding primaries, the dates, and their registration re­ quirements for absentee balloting: Arkansas (July 29), Missouri (Au­ gust 12) and Texas (August 26) do not require mail registration prior to election day; Idaho (August 12), Michigan (August 5), Mississippi (August 26), Tennessee (August 7), West Virginia (August 5) and Wy­ oming (August 19) all require reg­ istration. Some of these states consider ^ registration automatic with the re­ ceipt of a ballot and others have no specific registration period. Once again, the SIU has avail­ able a supp^ly of free-postage "Fed­ eral Post Card Applications" to facilitate >bsentee voting. These cards can be obtained at Union headquarters or from US shipping commisi^ioners, shipping compa­ nies, seamen's clpbs and from other . union sources in' all port cities. ,Voting procedures should be checked as quickly as possible. Seafarers at the rate of over 100 a week are taking ad­ vantage of the Union's newest welfare benefit — free eye­ glasses for those who need them. In the six weeks since the Welfare Plan added the eyeglass benefit to its already-broad program, more than 600 Seafarers have gotten the eye care they need at no cost to themselves. The'actual count was 624 early this week, and is probably over 700 by now. As in the past, the Seafarers Welfale Plan recognized a problem and moved quickly toward a solution. The big re­ sponse proves' the move a good one. •• J, • Another Milestone A few weeks ago^the SlU scored a major breakthrough against runaway-flag shipping, winning bargaining rights for crewmen on two Liberian-flag passenger ships operating out of Miami via a precedent-setting National Labor Rela­ tions Board election. Last week, the never-ending campaign by the SIU and its affiliates to provide union conditions and benefits for unorganized seamen produced still another im­ portant victory. Winding-up its strike in the nine-ship, non-union "Tomlinson fleet, the SIU Great Lakes District emerged with a firsttime contract providing top-notch conditions. Wages were brought up to Lakes SIU standards, vacations were vastly improved, and a tight job security clause including recogni­ tion for the union hiring hall was hammered into the agree­ ment. • . The Lakes' organizing triumph sets the foundation for further concentrated efforts in this key maritime area, with its huge job potential when the St. Lawrence Seaway goes into full operation next year. Bosses Take Cover .The cynical attitude of the nation's business groups on pending labor legislation proves again that the so-called en­ lightened business man is only a novelist's creation. Admit­ tedly, the labor movement is not keen on these bills, which would impose added restrictions on all unions under the pre­ tense of smoking out a few bad apples. Some provisions are worthwhile, however, even at that price. Management can't see things that way. It calls the whole package "defective," the defects being • those proposals to clamp down on anti-union activity by employers. The whole pitch bolls down to this: When the boss says he's interested in a decent union movement, he really means he's for strip­ ping unions of all their effectiveness. Anything short of that is "defective" in his view. 4* 4 Trucks drivers started delivering beer tn thirsty New Yorks again recently as 6,000 brewery em­ ployees voted to accept a new twoyear contract and end their 11-day walkout at five major breweries. The contract was signed just as many of the city's bars and distrib­ utors were reported running dry. The agreement provides wage in­ creases of $5 a week for inside workers for the first year, plus $4.75 for the second year. Truck drivers will receive increases of $4.05 and $3.25 for the two years. The strike had shut down Schlitz, liebmann, F & M Schaefer, Piel Brothers and Ruppert Breweries. ,444 A new "magic 80" clause has been added to the contract recent­ ly negotiated by the Commercial Telegraphers for its 30,000 mem­ bers employed by Western Union. Under this clause,,a member can retire at full pension as soon as his age and his number of years of service total 80. Thus, a worker with 25 years of service with WU can retire at age 55. 4 4 4 Members of the American News­ paper Guild have voted to accept a new two-year' contract ending their 38-day .strike against "The Philadalphia Inquirer." The 710 em­ ployees will receive wage increases from $3 to $5 a week for the first year, and $2 a week in the second year. The new minimum for writ­ ing reporters is $144.50 while desk men will receive $159 a week. The paper also agreerf to increase pay­ ments* to the pension fund by 1.1 percent of the total payroll. Last March, while under the' NMU contract, the crew of the Robin Kirk had to wait on board almost six hours while SIU repre­ sentatives went to hat with com­ pany officials to col ect 764 hohts of disputed time. The ship's offi­ cers had disputed the overtime, since the same jobs would have been routine work under the NMU agreement which previously cov­ ered the ship. The long wait was worth it, of course, as it .meant almost $1,500 in earned money for the crew. Similar tie-ups were reported from other Robin ships as they wfere • certified by the labor board and brought back under the SIU banner. In some cases, the amount of normal overtime on these ships ran as high as 1,100 hours. On the shipping side, meanwhile, activity has been very good. A num­ ber of jobs, especially in the stew­ ard department, were left on the board for several calls before find­ ing takers. As it was, 28 class C men landed jobs during the period. There were 21 payoffs, four signons and 17 in-transit vessels here In the last two weeks. One of the S'gn-ons was the Pa­ cific Carrier (ex-Rion), long fa­ miliar to SeafarerJ?tShe sn'led for Europe last week. (See story on Page 2.) Fire Wrecks Hawaii Hall HONOLULi;—A fire has de­ stroyed the recently-acquired joint SUP -MCS hall hera, forcing the two unions to tem­ porarily switch operations to Pier 8. The blaze completely engulfed the second story of the building at 51 South Nimitz Way, which housed the two SIU Pacific Dis­ trict unions. Although the ceiling and offices were burned out, James Dooley, stjP branch agent, said that all of the files and records, locked in steel cabinets and desks, were saved. No one was hurt. According to the fire department, tht fire was caused by a short circuit. The damage was covered by insurance. Both unions were accommodated at the Marine Firemen's halL near­ by for a few days, but the quarters became too cramped for all three organizations. As a result, the SUP and MCS moved into space rented from the Masters, Mates and Pilots at Pier 8, where APL's President Cleveland and President Wilson dock. The phone number remains the same, 502-777. With repairs already started on the burned-out old quarters, the Sailors and Cooks expect they may be moving back in the near future. Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses if - they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks reguiarly. Several Seafarets have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after* they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a'month is reported in most cases, causing considerable hmdship to the men involved. • •n . Jl iiii �-r.. SEAFAB^HS tOC Hit That Line.. SEAFARERS IN DRYOeCK soon. ex-Carib Queen cook, after a seriouS stomach opera­ Also convalescing in tht Staten Island drydock tion at the Baltimore PES.-Roll would especially are Charles R<aea, ez-Robln Goodfellow, who frac­ like to thank the SIU brothers who donated blood tured a couple tt* < — . for him. Also due to get out soon is Nighberf of ribs In a ship­ Straton, off the SS Del Ore, after the removal of board accident; cataracts. Recently admitted to the Baltimore oidtimer Ivan PHS with a back injury, Richard Sohl, ex-Steel Cummings, off Flyer, expresses his tbank<: to the ship's delegate the Seatrain and second mate for their assistance in getting Texas for a him to the hospitaL hernia operation, As a result of a checkup at the Frisco PHS, and Thomas MolArthur W, Brown,.ex-night cook and baker on.the ler, ex-Susanne, Citrus Packer, will probably undergo a vaiibbse r ecu per a ting vein operation. In the same hospital, Ana^cto PelMelanson Rosea from a hemor­ gado, of the Steel Chemist, is being treated for rhoid operation. Up in Beantown, Lawrence Melanson, ex-Gov­ yellow jaundice. George B. Little is in for a hernia ernment Camp, and Roy Johnson, off the Sea- operation. As always, th^ and all hospitalized brothers garden, are improving satisfactorily after both were treated for eye trouble at the Brighton marine welcome personal v(sits and mall from their friends and shipmates. hospital. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Elmer G. Brewer Reamer C. Grimes Arthur Fricka Jimmle Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank 8. Paylor . Joseph A. Weh* David G. Taylor USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMCmX, MD. James M. Altman ' R<tbsrt litUeten Stokes Ayers Thaddens Lobad* Ben Bone ' Leuls Nelson Ernest K. Bryan William Oswinkla Arthur Cos Dennis Pierce Stephen Dlnkel JuUtu Prochownlk Wm. P. DrlscoU C. C. Register John Van Dyh Vincent J. RixxuU Oswald Ergle Joseph fteU Peder Espesetb Harry W. Sagarino-' Clarence Gardner Charles Shaw Gorman Glase Siehard G. Sohl R. P. Hannigan Nighbert Straton John Hawkins William WUcher Wm. A. Hendershot Albert Lee WiUlS BJorn Lerwick JEFFERSON HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PA. Stanley Gelak • . SAILOR SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams Victor B. Coopar USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY J. Alvares J. Barnes Recardo Barcelona L. BUxzaid 'Sea-Spray' -By Seafarer Robert 'Red' Fink Troy A. Cousins Gerald F. Graff Donald C. Foster Robert H. Hlch Ludolph Gallls Lyndon G. Wads USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis Boner EUjah C. Piatt WUUam C. Dowdy J^ls S. Parker Jamie M. HUda •••••••I I suppose now if supper is late you'll use this as an excuse," Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY ' I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-^ please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE. STATE...... 1 * TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subtcrlbar and hava a chaoga of addrait. pfaata fiva your forroar addrasa balow; ADDRESS CITY ....... >•.V«>.eae*eaeeeeeeeaeeaaaaeaeaeae*ee««eas«eei ZONE STATE g t S B B JuUo Colon Thomai Dalley L. A. Dewitt F. EacandeU Riifus Freeman Frederick FuUord Walter Hoepfner E. Jones F. Juneau fare Department ,tpok care of everything !for,m&;. ' . , The hospital we chose was Mso more than .satisfied Mth To the Editor: The SS Iberville came out of the Plan and the handling of lay-up May 19 and took nearly the benefits. Everyone at.lUif a full Tampa crew. There are a SIU hall in Baltimore Is won­ few outlanders from Baltimore, derful to thie seameh's wives. refugees from Ore and Calmar We all appreciate it. Gerald^e R. Maldpnadd . ships, among them Troy .Thomag S. r-. 3,; • • and Emit Gretsky. The Ship has a full load' of Backs Oiler 6T superfphosphate bound for Ko­ rea, with stops for bunkers at In Port Watches the Panama Canal andHonolulu. To the Editor: . We, the undersigned, agree with our Union brothers on the SS Suzanne concerning oilers standing sea watch in port with­ out the payment of overtime (LOG July 4, 1958). After all, the oilers on sea watches in port have -to take care of the plant and auxiliaries ar.d should get their overtime All letters to the editor for the same as FWTs, engineers, publication in the SEAFAR­ electricians and mates when ERS LOG must be signed by the urriter. Names will . cargo is being worked. Furthermore, we do believe be withheld upon request. that iCshould be a must in our Then we head'back for the West future contract negotiations. JCoast following a stop for bunk­ The two other oilera and three FWTs on ^ board the " Alcoa ers at Moji, Japan. Several of the Tampa men Roamer join me in signing this are anxiously awaiting the cross­ letter. Jnsto R. Velksqnes ing of tiie dateline, as they have' not been in the Pacific before. They are hoping it is in the'day­ M^eMustBe time so they can get a good look at the wire fence across the line. Stockholderg Too 1 hope they are not too disap­ To the Editor; We„Xead in a magazine how pointed. Tony S. Sosa is the steward, Cities Service made over a bil­ ably assisted by chief cook Dom­ lion dollars. Now we know why inic Ravosa and baker Charles our new chief mate is so helpful Baronne. That's the news for to the Mmpany. Anytime you see the chief now. mate for medic^ treatment you Pan! B. Gladden, Sr. not only get s^ growl but he Ship's repdHer tries to find some fault or chase • t t you out of his room. If you go Baltimore PHS up to him and ask for an aspirin or band-aid he growls at ydii is Rated 'Tops' and says ..we're using too many To the Editor: of theiii anyway. That's part of 1 have just spent the last nine life here on the Cities Service weeks in the USPHS hospital at Miami BalUmore and. wish to express The mate is also a very con­ my thanks to pur SIU welfare siderate fellow. He let one man representative for the fine way who felt sick have a whole hour I was treated while there. and a half off to rest, and then He visited me and the other probably only because the cap­ 29'members there twice a week was there. It seemed the and did everything possible to tain man had sunstrokii (the captain help us in every way. Some of said so right away when he saw the boys needed blood, but did him), so at 10:30 AM the mate not even have to ask for it. He told bosun to let the man rest in personally took care of every­ his room until noon. thing in fine SIU style., You can see he's very consid* 1 also wish to thank thtf^oc- erate. A( the rate he's going tors "and nurses for the fine he'll put the company in the $2 treatment at the Baltimore hos­ class. Then maybe well pital, and I think 1 can speak for billion all g^t a the Pther SIU men there! such on it. sweater with • big "C" as oldtlmers Pat Dri^oli, Clar­ John J. Lefea ence Gardner and all the others. Ship's Delegate I have heard that seamen were 4; 3-- ft not treated so well in USPHS hospitals, but this ceftainly does Spreads Word -not apply at Baltimore. On Union Bar James A. Bay To the Editor: I am writing this to pass along to fellow Seafarers the informa­ Wife Hans SIU tion that the Blue Room Taverh, BenefiiSg Help at 4507 Harrisburg Boulevard, To the Editor: in Houston, is under new man­ 1 am writing this to thank the agement, and is being operated SIU Welfare Department for as a 100% union bar. the benefits we got when our The manager, "Chuck" Norson. Alexander was born, and rls, is a swell guy, and is very, also when I was in the hospital cordiid to seamen. It might be before that. noted that he operates the only Many thanks also to SIU offi­ union bar within several blocks cials in the port of Philadelphia of the SIU hall and deserves for the help and consideration the patronage of union mem­ they provided when my husband bers. ^ was at sea. My husband, Alex There' are already several Benzuk, is aboard the Carolyn. members of the SIU who fre­ Mrs. Miriam Benznk quent the place and we would appreciate copies of the LOG being sent there so thht Sea­ Welfara Wvlce farers who aire ashore after A Real Comfort hours can obtain them and catch up on the latest news. To the Editor: I haye to write you and tell Joseph M. Worsley you that the SIU WeUKre Plan fEd. note: LOGs wiU be for­ is the best My son had to have warded there regularly in ac­ an pperaUtm and the SIU Wel­ cord loitb your request.! Hating Feiiowa ' A routine checkup at the SlU clinic in Brooklyn after, paying off the Massmar in Baltimore, proved to be a time and money saver for John Basko. After the clinic's com­ plete examination, F^d discovered he had a hernia that needed treatii^ent. Now, after a successful operation at the Staten Island Hospitalized off and on since August, 1957, "on hospital, he is recuperating without compli­ cations, and expects to be back on the job the road to recovery" is the word'on Joseph R9II, USPHS HOSPTTAI. BOSTON, MASS. Joseph H. Blbeau Kenneth A. XASOM L. J. CampbeU L. C. Mdaaaon Thomas J. DriacoU Carter V. Myers Charles Dwyer Lyie W. wnUamson Gilbert G. Edwards Walter X. Bilsors Roy K. Johnston USPHS HosprrAL. GALVESTON. TEXAS iSliSiM N.' R. Pettersan M. Potlradla & Rivera C. Song G. Slvertsen <Hav Seim P. St. Maria W. Shliapin Ray K. Schrum J. R. MUler R. Spiteri Harvey Morris S. TrzcinSkI R. S. Nandkediwar Ramon Varela Carl M. Olfon - Jos« HBdrignes RANCHO LAPUERTA TECATE, CALIF. C. J. Neumaier USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY l«wis R. Aklna Thomas Isaksen Manuel Antonana Claude B. Jessup— Eladlo Aris Woodrow Johnson Fortnnato Baconio Ludwig Krlstiansen Joseph Bass Kenneth Lewis Melvin W, bass Archibald McGulgan Frank Benulck Warren J. Mclntyrs J. V. Blssonet H. C. Mclssac Jaiues F. Clarke Leo Maimaugh Juan Denopra Albert MartlnelU John J. DriacoU Joaquin Miniz Michael Flood W. P. O'Dea Friedof O. FondUa C. OsinsU Fabin Furmanek George G.-Phifer Odis L. Gihba Winston E. Renny Joseph M. GlUard G. E- Shumeker Bart E. Guranlck Henry E. Smith Taib Hassen John Westffil Clarence Hawkins Pon P. Wing Antonio Infante USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Alton BeU Timothy Lesa John Bigwood W. A. G, Marjenhoff Tim Brown Anthony Martin Vincente Cortes Joe Mendoza Horace Curry ' Phillip Mendoza R. B. Dearman Albert MitcheU George W. Flint James T. Moor# Henry Fey William Nelaon Benjamin Foster Dominic J. Newell James Gllsson Jsck Peralta Wayne Harris Jerry PoiitlS Jolui Hrolenok ' James tanearer James Hudson WlUiain Simmons Benjamin Hugglns Joseph Simms Ramon Irlzairy Thomaa Stevens Jasper U. Jones Joseph W. Stocker Royal A. King Gerald L. Thaxtoa Edward G. Knapp Morton Trehern Antoine Landry James E. Ward Leo Lang George Williams VA HOSPITAL CORAL GABLES. FLA. Berlin Saunders VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND, MASS. Daniel Fltzpatrlck USPHS HOSPITAL • FT. WORTH. TEXAS J. R. Alsobrook Harold J. Pancost Lawrence Anderson August J. Panepintu Robert Ingram George Peteusky a LedweU Jr. Paul W. Seidenberg John C. Palmer VA HOSPTTAL HOUSTON. TEXAS R. J. Arsenault USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN, Charlei Burton VA HOSPITAL ^ KECOUGHTAN. VA. Joseph GiU JCmN SEALY HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS James R. Hodges — VA HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Thomas W. KUUon VA HOSPITAL BUTLER, PA. James F, Markel USPHS HOSPITAL . WINDMILL FOINTX DETROIT. Mica Xugens Rosdco USPHS HOSPITAL S.UM JRANCISCO, CALIF., Joseph a Mzger James X. Heeks Artim W. Brown Junior L. Moagrjol JosS E. Comns J. S. Oltymo Ana^o Delgatfo Arthur J. flying George B. Uttlo H. J. Schrainer r, B. McCoUhutr Johnnir Simon Letters To The Editor • >1 •I �-•• 2 i^r IS, 195S SEAFA Risks MONARCH OR THI tlAt (W«fpf man), Juna IS-^halrman, J. Bataii Sesretiry, L. Maara. Telcfram aent to headquarters requesting MEBA strike Info. Ship's fund S23.a6. To see about time off on coastwise ships 50/90 each port. Need new matiresses. Observe quiet in passage­ ways. Doors to be ' closed in port. Washing machine to be repaired. Washing maobina t« ba-^wactad and added to repair list. Discussion safety conditions, improvements and main­ taining of same. LOG > - '^-- .;*^j.^=r'rr-^ ^'2'/.-^ *^55*, •; ..y / p«ff« niriyfei' Bueiiids Aires Dockers Fete SIV Crew CHARLBS DUNAIF (Orion), Juna IS—Chairman, T. Smith; Secretary, J, Hartman. Disputed ot to be turned in to patrolman upon arrival Bait. No launch service. Port time, launch service, sougeeing room, recreation beefs. Delegates to discuss beefs with patrolman. BALTORS (Ore), Jvna 34—Chair­ man, O. Clncorc/, Secy, J. Talbot. No cool water for showers. Ship's fund $3.60. Keep washing machine clean: keep feet oR chairs. STEEL SURVETOR (Isthm!^), .'ore 22—Chairman, J. Floyd; Secretary, F. Shala. No beefs. I^ip's fund $99.96. Some disputed ot and delayed sailing. Jilembers requested to write Sena­ tor Magnuaon to protest against pass-' NEVA WEST (Bloomflaid), June —Chairman, C. Caruso; Secretary, W. Geis. Captain to put out draws. Ship's fund $26.96. Motion to authorize headquarters to purchase property for old seamen's home and also, to be used as recreation center for sea­ men and families. New delegate elected. Motion to purchase camera for reporter from arrival pool. Vote of thanks to steward dept. f OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), June 15 — Chairman, J. O'Rourkc; Secretary, R. Suiiy. Ship's fund $12.40. Some disputed ot. Few minor beefs. Oiler left in hospital in Norfolk. Motion to alternate meet­ ings—one at. night and one in after­ noon. Beef about no hot v/ater in urn for tea. Request more night lunch. Messroom to be kept clean. ing of Sect. 9. Bin S-377B. Report ac­ cepted. Need rtew iwashing machine. Delegate to confer with mate about men Inconvenienced ' while ship in Yokohama being strapped. PRODUCER (Pann~ Shipping), June 22—Chairman, W. Smith; Secy, L. Brown. Some logs—to be t^cn up with patrolman. Now delegati; elect­ ed. Need new mattresse^. Night lunch not to meat. Order fresh frozen fruits. •' •••r . ALCOA. PATRIOT (Alcoa),.. June 1 —Chairman, W. Snelt; Secretai'y; J. McLaughlin. New. delegatefe elected. , ALCOA PENNANT (Aicoa)^ %nc 15 —Chairman; W. 'Catneron; SOiretary, M. Hawaii. Ship's fund $43. Re­ quest dliTerent brand of coffee. Re­ quest n<K- to "chip' inside - inidshlp housing after-6. phn.: ' MARORE (AflaiYsh),.Juna TJi^halrman, B. FIrnorIz; Secretary. C. Parker. Few minor beefs. Few hours disputed ot. Return cups to pantry. Pantry end recreation room to be kept cleaner. DEL MAR (Miss.), June 1—Chalrmsn, R. Stoush, Jr.; Seeretsry, C. Dowilng. Clean payoff. All hands to try for lifeboat Uckbts. Drinking to be done in rooms not lounges. Re­ ports accepted. New delegate elected. Cooperation urged In assisting safe­ ty delegates, JEAN LAFITTE (WatermBn)^ June 33—Chairman, A. Ellis; Secretary, S. Joseph. Excess cigarettes to be turned- in before arrival Iff Japan. Ship is dirty, mate refuses to wash down. Thanks to AMML for supplying books and magazines. Ship's fund $21. Baker missed ghip—replacement obtained. Reports accepted. Ship­ mates of offender Judge disposition of fines. Pick up , repair list. All rooms need painting. Watches to make coffee, wash cups and keep pantry clean. Messmen to wear Jackets when serving. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June 14 —Chairman, S. Tolech; gecretary, J. Brasfield. Poor launoh service in Is­ tanbul. Unable to get draw. Sliip's fund $1.75. Leave forward door open, starbboard side to circulate air. Dele­ gate only to open mail from head­ quarters to delegate. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), June 22 —Chairman, E. Moyd; Secretary, P. Blalack. Form letters sent to Sen. Magnuson protesting propostcd Sec. 9 of BUI S-3778. Stay out of foc'sles while occupants are out. New men to clear immigration soon as possible in crew's mess. One man failed to Join ship in NO. Check all room al­ lowance. Air -conditioning not func­ tioning properly. MASSMAR (Calmar), June 7— Charman, P. Fox; Secretary, A. DeForest. Repair list- requested. Wiper missed ship—^luggage pilt off at Seattje. Some disputed ot. Discus­ sion about leaving logs in messroom for all to read rather than distribute to delegates. Decided to give dele­ gates one copy each. Various re­ pairs suggested. Vote of thanks to Sparks for daily news sheet. Diffi­ culty in replacing electric bulbs—to be" taken up with patrolman. Request more variety in salads. GOVERNMENt CA^AP (Cities Serv­ ice), June 24—Chairman, C. Young; Secretary, J. Knight. Port time in Savannah collected, to be paid next payoff. One man missed ship. ' Re­ port accepted. To protest action being taken against man who missed ship. See patrolman about wind chutes, screens and firing deck maint. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 31—Chairman, R. Brown; Secrotery J. Mozden. - Discussion on delayed allotment Checks—tgken up with SIU welfare. Two men missed ship. Fol­ low-up on - ropair-llst unsatisfactory to crew. Beadinff material purchased with -ship's fnnd as. Ship's fund $12. Vote. of. tlianka . ta resigning delegate for Job well dpne. New delegate elected. Cots to be tiirned and ro-issued to crew. I In. inventoried am ALCOA 'PEGASUS (Alcoa), June 15 —Chairman, R. Swayne; Secretary, 'S. Evanchuck. Everything in good order —clean trip. Few hours disputed ot. Motion that new ot rates be' estab­ lished same basis as eng. agreement —i.e. two rates. Slop chest to bo checked by patrolman and brought up to standard—supply aU necessary gear for long voyages. M/V DEL SOL 14—Chairman, D. O. Hayne. Books fund $15. Report Beaiiregard Goes Ail-Out OnRaaBill (MIstlSilppI), June Ramsey; Secretary pui-chased. Ship's accepted. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), June 21—Chairman, C. Taylor; Secretary, J. Bidzliya. Ship to be sprayed for roaches. Beef about ch. mate—to be squared aw,ay at pay off. Some dis­ puted ot. Need - exterminator for roaches. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), June $—Chairman, K, Thomas; Secretary, F. Omega. Good crew—good cooperaticff. Ship's fund S68.74. Disputed ot about restriction to ship in Sura­ baya. One member left in Saigon due to illness—rejoined at Singapore —flown to US from Penang. Motion to adopt resolution to relax one day stiuplation welfare benefits. Negotia­ ting committee be instructed re: oilers' work due to. amount of differ­ ence of ot between fireman and oUer for weekend lost to oUers. Discussion about forthcoming contract and ; wages; permits and aliens. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done. Motion that six hour day be put into effect for men doing extreme labor in tropical climate and engine room. Arrival-pool for Boston. CHOCTAW (Waterman), June 1$— Chairman, W. Lawton; Secretary,- S. Zygarowskl. One man ill. Ship's fund $2.73. Some disputed ot. One man joined ship In Yokohama, ' New library to be put aboard next trip. LOGS not being delivered in Pusan. S6e mate about different brand of cigarettes. New . Jocks to be put on bathroom doors and new keys ob­ tained. M.V. DEL Rio (Delta), June 15— Chairman, K. WInsley; Secretary, L. Morsette. Ship/s : fund $53_ ,• New delegate elected. No LOGs, no library books. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Juno 15 —Chairman, R. Adamson; Secretary, A. Maldonado. Ship's fund $20.83:^ donations to bo made at payoff. Re­ ports accepted, Motion to have) dept. heads and. delegates only attend safe­ ty meetings—crew to be ei^cused. Need spray guns and DDI' or aerosol bombs for insects in foreign ports. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Saatrain), June 24—Chairman, W. Thompson; Secretary, F. Flanagan. Crew to re­ port to ship one hour before sailing time. Messman who left ship not paid off by captain but told to pick up money in company office. To be referred to patrolman. Telephone to be installed near guard house in Texas City. Sliip's fund $27.46. Mo­ tion to investigate resolution of crew of SS FAIRPORT. Need larger fans in foc'sles. Fruits are of inferior quality. Sandwiches should not con­ stitute main course on menu. Lettucd not washed properly. Swab water not to be emptied in sink. Laundry room & foc'sles to be sougeed. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), May 22— (meeting officers not listed). Out­ siders not to touch food in messhall or pantry. Man will bo reported if he fails to return to ship m Calcutta. Ship's fund $15. Few hours disputed ot. One man left in Madras for medical care. Request no second disheg be made. Meat to be left In thaw box; rice to be served twice dally; STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Juno $—(Meeting officers not listed). Bosun and chief cook, taken off at Singapore because of Illness. Cook to be flown to States and bosun to rejoin ship at Colombo. Some disputed ot.. Chief cook's work to be done by galley staff. KYSKA (Wafarman), June 15—Chair­ man, R. Master; Secretary, J. Singer. Np allotments as yet. Port payoff re­ quested If off articles for ten' days uiv tuure. New delegate and reporter elected. Melons not received In States-rOut of 'Season. New sanitary line» to be InstiOled.- Vote of thanks to delegates and former delagates. • ••VTA r-vcy >'• %nr-» Playing host to their friends, the visiting 'Norteamericanos" on the ' Del Rio, stevedores in Buenos Aires (grouped above] staged a barbecue as a goodwill gesture in honor of the crew. Although the ship's cook was called in for an assist (top, left), the stevedores provided all the food and drink. One of the longshore bosses, Leon (top, right), served as "wine steward" while SIU crewmen, including Keith "Honolulu" Winslee, electrician ,(at right), (oined in the fun. Ship's delegate Morris King took the photos. Keeping in Tonch WITH SIU OLDTIMERS Sparing no effort in their fight against discriminatory practices provided for by the railroad relief hill still before Con* grass, crewmemhers of the Beaure­ gard accounted for some 300 let­ ters of protest against the measure. The task was simplified when the crew drafted a letter and had it printed for everyone's signature. Doing the job up right, the crew not only dispatched letters on its own behalf, hut also about 250 others from stevedores, truck driv­ ers, garage wcykers, office workeri and others at Port Newark and Houston who would likewise be af­ fected by any cutback in coastal shipping. Protest Section 5 Their "vigorous protest" = %as noted to section 5 of the bill which "is shaped up to stifle fair com­ petition with the railroads by such water-borne freight carriers, as Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corpora­ tion and Seatrain Lines, Inc., thai companies which afford to us and our families our livelihood. , "It tends to give outright to thai railroads the undisputed power to reduce rates, with legal sanction^ to prohibitively low figures, there^ by enabling them (the railroads),) with their far greater resources, to strangle the water-borne carrierg on domestic trade routes." Job Security Threat The letter added: "Also very se-i riously to be considered would bo . Ihe inestimable damage to the na­ tional defense should the railroads be given . . . (a) . . . free hand toi slash rates at will and with shock­ ing unfairness >have in their hands this deadly instrument for putting our companies, our sole means of livelihood, out of business and off the sea." One Seafarer who must be happy to know that the SS Florida is going to come under an SIU agreement once again after going "runaway" in 1955, is Seafarer Jose Garcia Rivero of Key West, Florida. Rivero was a steady crewmember on which he enjoys very much. the Florida from 1937 until Most of Rivero'g old shipmates his retirement on an SIU disabil­ are gone now, but he does manage ity-pension in 1952. Except for the to keep in touch with the few still war years when she was used as a around who also live in Key West. transport, the ship has plied the He is the proud grandfather of two waters between Miami and Havana, boys, the children of his only child. takiifg passengers to the southern pleasure spots, since 190^ She is operated by the Penin^ar and Occidental SS Cb. Rivero first started to sail in 1907 when he was 17 years old, first as a cook and later as a waiter. He joined the SIU at its founding in 1938, while on the Florida in Miami. From then on List Details in it was smooth and steady sailing, On the beach for six years, Riv­ Cables To Union ero lives with his wife at 707 When notifying headquarters Southard St. jn Key West, where by cable or wireless that a Sea­ he first started shipping. He's not farer has paid off in a foreign too active now but spends most of port because of injury or illness, his time on the front porch, read­ ships' delegates should include ing and listening to baseball games the following information: The man's full name, his SIU book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ pital where he Is being treated. The response of ships' ccews to the Union's request for these Seoforor Jose Garcia Rivero notifications has been very good. Sometimes though, not all of and his wife relax on the front the above information has been porch of their Key West included. Be sure to list all of home where Rivero is taking this data so that the SIU. (C^n life easy on a $150-a-month act as promptly as possible. disability-pension. 'At ) .vl| .-'•ii �-••i^"-,'.^- J-..;- ":• '. •- S SEAFAkmiti t^&c Reunions Spark Wacosta Voyage It was homecoming in reverse when the Wacosta got* to Europe ibis trip. The oecadon was an especially happy one for at least two SIU eremnembers,; and their good for^e helped make the voyage a pleasant one all arOxmd. First stop along the line' was ,L.a Pallice, France, where crew messman Chris Kera- georgiou was able to get together with his mother for the first time in ten years. Mrs. Kerageorgion came over from . Marseilles to visit her son, and things were arranged so that they were able to be to­ gether for several days until the ship left. Later, Ralph Deenayer, DM, was reunited with his young daughter in Bremen, Germany, while the Wacosta stopped off there. Deenayer's daughter lives in Germany and hadn't seen her dad for some time. The prospects and happy re­ sults of both reunions livened the trip for the rest of this crew, who are mostly Mobilian,': and family men themselves. Rotterdam was also on the Wa­ costa itinerary and, with the vari­ ous French and German ports vis­ ited, proved as popular as ever. Seafarer William Calefato re­ ported. An old hand at picture-taking for the LOG, Calefato noted that photo work aboard ship is always a little difficult due to the vibra­ tions, etc.. but he stUl managed to inake the most of his chances. All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG mtgst be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Reunited after fen years, Seafarer Chris Kerageorgiou (left) and mpther have supper together aboard the Wacosta in La Pallice, France. Mrs. Kerageorgiou made trip from Marseilles, where she lives, to visit with her son while the ship wds in port. Shipmate Steve Petrantes, saloon messman, looks on. BALimOBS me m. 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To the Editor: Jugt a short letter to let you know that I enjoy reading and receiving the SEAFARERS LOG, which you've lieen send­ ing to me at general deliveiy. I now have a permanent address since moving to Long Beach some four months ago. I also enjoy reading of my former shipmates and true brothers of the sea, such as Bill Letters To The Editor SIU, A&6 District Second reunion of the trip enabled Ralph Deenayer to visit his daughter in Bremen, Germany, after ship docked. Offers Tribute Te SIU Beeune Great Lokes Distrid The Sailor . By CARL M. McDANIEL. A tailor stands watch on a storm-tossed sea And marvels at nature'^ violent tnajesty; His spirit uplifted by the winds high woil. Seasoned by tempest, he does not quail Canadian District HAUFAB. NB > White-capped waves crash over bow and stem. Green seas boil and in frenzy chum The sailor exults at nature's explosive display; All of the majesty of the elements, bis to surusy. With zig-zag streaks, the lightning flashes. With an angry roar, the thunder crashes. Nature's pyrotechnics, the skies rent and tear. Safe in his haven, the sailor has no fear. 128V4 HoIUs St. .. Phone 3-6911 034 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FOBT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. ontwia PfaonS; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNX 103 Durham St. . ^Jhrtario Phone; 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E BMpira 4-57X3 VICTORIA, BC Sim Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVEB, BC 298 Main St. Pacilie 3468 HONTBXAL SYDNEY, N8... 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6348 20 Elgin St. Phone; 848 THOROLD, Ontario 8S St. Davids St. CAnsI 7-3202 QUEBBC 44 Sault-an-Matdet OnabM Phone; 3-1869 SAINT JOHZI...„.m Fllneo wnusm St. NB OX 36431 BAGOTVILLK. Quehee. Clegg, Bill "Robbie" Robinson, Tommy Lanphear and Eddie Miller, Just a few of the men I could mention. Hats off also to the fine leadership of the great­ est seagoing union afloat I often recall some of the blows and typhoons I've been In, in waters around the globe, and how I never saw an SIU hosim send a man aloft or out on deck to tackle a job he wouldnt do himself. Best re­ gards and smooth satlfiig for­ ever. "Bostim" Bob Ladd 4, More On Easing Seatime Rule To the Editor: We, the crew of the Alcoa Roamer, would like to have the enclosed letter published in the LOG so our membership can read what we wrote to the SIU Welfare Department. We think it would he of Interest. The following Is the letter: "We, the crew of the Alcoa Roamer, would like to bring to the attention of the Welfare Plan trustees and the SIU mem- . bership the discussion at our last meeting about the seatime requirement for our welfare benefits. "We held an open discussion on the pros and cons of our seatime requirements and we feel that the seatime require­ ment of one day in 90 for the current year and 90 days in the past year should he relaxed. Wo feel this would give more leeway to a Seafarer who some­ time can't ship in 90 days or to men who ':ke more'than 90 days of vacation upon leaving ship. "We would like to offer our suggestion on this very impor­ tant matter. We all agrea that if a Seafarer is In good standing at the time of need and that If he had has one day in the last six months and 30 in the previ­ ous year be 'Should qualify, for welfareJienefits. We understand there are ' amarter heads than ours In our Union who work on these things, but we do hope somebody wljl take notice this letter and our ideas in planning benefits . for the fu­ ture." (The letter was signed by 28 crewmembers.) Joe Bourgeois ' * Ship's delegate (Ed. note; Letters on thii subject are still coming in from' ships not aware that a change from one day in. 90 to one day in six months went into effect June 1, 1958. A similar letter was sent in by Steel Scientist. See separate item on page 2, 4. 4i 4. ^ Planter Rated Good Union Ship To the Editor: The Alcoa Planter, formerly on the Alcoa bauxite run, has been under charter to the Cen­ tral Gulf Steamship Company since January 15, operating from New York to Karachi and several other ports in the Per­ sian Gulf. During the voyage, 15 pounds of shrimp were used as halt for fishing, hut only a few small fish have been caught by Broth­ ers J. Johnson, H. E. Mathes and Raymond Ulatowski. Brother Guy- Nealls also caught several snakes without using halt. Brother [shell took sick hefore we reached Karachi, was hospitalized there for eight days and then rode hack with us instead of going by plane. He eventually v/ent Into the marine hospital In Galveston, Since leaving Galveston, we have made a 21-day trip to Buenaventura, Colombia, which is a small port. Things were cheap there, and beer cost only about 12 cents a bottle In US money.' We all enjoyed a nice trip down and hack, then came to Houston to load up for an­ other voyage to Karachi. This will be about a two and a half month trip, then we will probably be hack on the bauxite run. The Planter Is In . good shape; a clean ship with a good Union crew.Zee Toung Ching Shlp'a reporter t. S. S- Frletchle Crew Earns Thank-You To the Editor: I would greatly appreciate your printing in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG our thanks to all the shipmates of William R. Parks, Jr., now aboard the SS Barbara Frletchle, for their kind expres­ sions of sympathy on the death of our grandfather. He died June 26 in Springfield. Masa. The family of'George Rauh acknowledgea with deep appre­ ciation their kind thought of flowera^on that occasion. Our sincere* thanks to all for their aympathy. * Mn. William Paihe, Jr. -1 �SEAFARERS LOC. 18, 1988 ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), JuiM IS no washing faciUtlea steward dept.j .Chairman, W. Camaron; Sacrotary, no fumlggtion. Need-14 more ckairii C. MarUn. Sblp'a'frad" S43. Requcat DDT biSndM; cleaning gedr. BMii not dllPe^ent brand of eoSae. BOsun and up to SIU standard, June 1—Chairman, R. Slmpklns; Seedock maintenance not ,to chip inatda ' rstary, D. Gardner. Reporter elected. midship bousing aftier '6 PM. Fund to be started. Delegate elected. FILTORE (Marvan), June S—Chalf Suggestion to keep outsiders from msn, A. tiovak; Seci-atary, J. Abrams. entering crew'a quarters. EndMvor to clear up rusty drinking and washing water. To take vote on CS MIAMI (CKIet Service), May 1— yearly ahipplng—one yqar long enough Chairman, A. Janes; Secretpry, J. to remain on board ship. Endeavor to Lefco. Some disputed ot. R^neat get tSO fine lifted for lateness. New air-condition shlp.> Vote of thanta to Relegate elected. Try to ration out brothers for. Job on coal beef. Twy to cuts of meat so that all get fair share. correct 'gSs & heat from fireroom -es­ caping tbrough open door. MICHAEL (Carrasf, June ID—Chair­ June I—Chairman, J. Lefco; Secre­ man, A. Antonlon; Secretary, A. Nash. tary, A. Janes.' Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Ship's fund Two men missed ship in Singaporetl2.47. Report accepted. Discussion replacements obtained. Ship's fund bn new mattresses, oldest one to' be to be started. One man hospitalized In Bahrein. Vote of thanks tb brothers for good Job on coal beef. Take bet­ ter care of cots. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good Job well done. Pare Fifteea Family Outing At SIU Haii WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has knocked out the short two-year statute ELIZABETH (Boll), June 28— Chairman, J. O'Nclil; Secretary, W. Janieh. New delegate elected. Dis­ cussion-regarding cigarettes and food. .Food transferred from other ships to be checked by steward. WANG ARCHER (Marina Bulk), June 29—Chairman, K. Shaughnessy; Secretary, J. Sumpter. One man hospitalized In Aden. Place foimtaln on deck for stevedores. Collect sub­ stance for linen. Eliminate heavy fuel oil on deck for safety or sprinkle sand on deck. replaced first. Safety notfces to be read by all. Repair Ust to be made up by all dfpts. and submitted. OCEANSTAR' arHon), June •— Chairman, 8. Kellnot Secretary, R. Morrisette. Repairs not made. Ship's fund 818.50. Deck & engine dept. to take care of laundry: steward dept. recreation room. To hold safety meet­ ing ref working conditions aboard ship. Return cups and glasses to p.intry. Milk, ice cream and meats delivered unrefrigerated—milk dis­ posed of.ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), June 7— Chairman, P. Carpovich; Secretary, C. Wright. Screen doors to be repaired. Engine & steward dept. rooms to be painted. Ship's fund 828.17. Few hours disputed ot. Pantryman com­ mended for fine Job and cooperation.' •To notify headquarters of condition of use of suckers to remove grain cargo in Karachi: - also water being cut off In laundry. Submit repair lists. Endeavor to obtain laundry room for linen. Capt. and chief mate very cooperative re; all snggestiona made at safety meetings. MAIDEN CREEK (Wateripsn), June 21—Chairman, R. Jones; Secretary, J. F. Ballday. Ship's fund 811. New delegate and - treasurer elected. Ship's delegate to take care of all beefs referred to master. Dlscusalon on heater'not working properly. Vote of thanks to steward. PACIFIC STAR (Compass), June 28 —Chairman, J. Glenn; Secretary, J. Thibodeoux. Steward to get fresh mllfc and vegetables In Yugoslavia and improve night lunch. Repair list to be made up. Make Ust of articles needed in slop chest for next trip. THE CABINS (Texas City), June 15 —Chairman, Joe Atchlnsen; Secre­ tary, B. Rice. Awning to be obtained. Report accepted. Treasurer elected. Need food mixer. Ship to be fumi­ gated. , . CAROLYN (Bull), May 1—Chalr. man, V. Dindia; Secretary, C. Dioz. .No beefs; everything running smooth­ ly. Need new washing machine. Vote of thanks to stewards. Request chocolate ice rream next irlp. Nap­ kin holder to be ordered. June 12—Chairman, F. Fasaluck; Secretary, K. P. Goldman. Few PACIFIC WAVE (World Tramping), hours disputed ot. Health center one June 8—Chairman, J. Bowman; Sec­ year old. Report accepted. Less retary, J. PIcou. To make donation In passageways ^requested. to family of brother who was killed noise July 2—Chairman, F. Pasaiuck; Sec­ on board ship. Repair Ust turned in. retary, C. Diox. New messman to be Ship's fund 810. Disputed overtime. on serving and taking To see patrolman- to have repairs Instructed orders from crew during meal .hour. made and more food put on board. New delegate elected. Outsiders to Steward dept. bathroom near messhaU be kept out of passageways when fo be closed and secured. Wind meals are served. chutes to be taken care of. All hands to be sober at pay off. Need more LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory sanitary gear. More supplies to be Carriers), June 23—Chairman, P. ordered. Screens to be repaired. See Bush; Secretary, T. Lewiss. Some dis­ patrolman about dirty and rusty puted ot. Report accepted.' New water. delegate elected. Need hew mat­ new toasters and also want BEATRICE (Bull), June 22—Chair­ tresses.shellfish. Suggestion to start ship"s man, T. Tottl; Secretary, O. Bdyz. fund. Everything..,running smoothly. Reports accepted. Discussion on sani­ tary work—membership to cooperate. Stack repainted. Request new brand of cigarettes. WILD I/ANGER (Waterman) June S —Chairman, H. Starling; Secretary, CLAIBORNE (Waterman), Junr 15— A. F. Lesh. Ship's fund $23. Vote Chairman, F. Carpenter: Secretary, C. of thanks to radio operator. , Hopkins. Minor dispute settled. New June 29—Chairman, H. Starling; delegate elected. Several men to. see Secretary, R. McCance. Some dis­ patrolman on arrival in port. puted ot. Discussion on ship's fund. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), July -iJune 22—rChalrman, T. Hill; Secretary, D. Gardner; Secretary, E. H. Starck. Repair list submitted. .Chalrman, Pedersen. See captain about hot Ship's fund 824.17. Report accepted. water In showers. Drinking fountain Motldn not to put in for delayed sail­ needs repairing. Fire boat driU ing in Honstbn. See steward about pictures taken. Ship'sandfund 87.30. poor quaUty of bacon and ham; sUc- Take better care of .washing machine. uig machine to be installed; steam See about pulUng lee twice a day. table for galley: orange squeezer for Outside passageways to be washed pantry. Need new washing machine. more often. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), June .8—Chairman, J. Flti'patrick. Secre­ OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overtary, I. Llenos. Some repairs com­ tesf), June 15—Chairman,* R. Queens; pleted. Ship's fund $19. New dele­ Secretary, L. B. Thomas. Water to gate elected. 4-8 watch to clean mess- be tested. Sliip's fund $33. Repair room before messman turns to work list to be made up and submitted. See in morning. Keep aU natives out in about getting tarp put up for hot iorelgn ports. ' • weather. Need screen door for messroom. Vote of thanks to stewards. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), May 84—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, A. HURRICANE (Waterman), June 15— Ridings. Ship's fund $75.25. Few Chairman, C. Starling; : Secretary, P. hours disputed ot. Discussion on how Cailao. Insufficient coffee on board. to keep checkers out ot pantry and New delegate elected, Discussion on messroom at night and between meals. coffee eonsumptlon and corrective measures to eliminate waste. FORT HOSKINS (Cllles, Service), June IB—Chairman, C. Rice; Secre­ PETROCHEM (Valentine), May 25— tary, E.' Wright. Discussion on per­ Chairman, J. HoggID; Secretary, W. forming. Ship's fund $12.27. Delayed Welse. Steward taken off in Jacksonsailing disputed. Reports accepted. vlUo. One day, lodging while In ship­ Motion to clean tanks and have wash yard. Ship's fund $10.05. Donations water cleared up. Proper attire to be accepted. Headquarters reports post worn during meal time. ^ ed. Vote • of thanks to members who remained on Robin Line ships. Keep DE SOTO (Waterman), June 14— laundry and messrooms clean. Ship Chairman, J. Cairoun; Secretary, D. to be fumigated for roaches. Parkman. - Motion re: members who have been aboard ship over one year AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), June 7— to get off in order to provide Job Chairman, C. Hail; Secretary, W. Sink. turnover for membership. Negotiat­ . Water fountain .to be repaired. Wind, ing committee to work out retirement scoops ordered. Safety meeting held. plan other than present one. Steward Ship's fund $14. Complaint on service acting as delegate. Vote of thanks to and preparation of Tood, no variety members for keeping messhall and In menus; take up with patrolman. pantry clean. , » Vote of thanks to baker. »r EaL MAKER (Isthmian), May 4— Chairman, none; Secretary,, none. Re-: pair beefs—letter to bo written to headquarters. Treasurer elected. 1,0cate thlp'a fund 87.69. Water rustyj , > STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), June 22—Chairman, B. Browning; Saeratasy, F. Harayo. Ship's fund 812.^. 'New delegate elected. See captain about roaches. 3-Year Linut Ordered On Injury Suits Seafarer Arthur Hairington, hi^ ^Be Mary and son Karl take it easy in the library at SIU headquarters. ..Harrington, who soils in the deck department, brought the family down from Boston to show them the town before he ships out. FINAL DISPATCH of limitations on suits for injuries caused by the "unseaworthiness" of a vessel when the suit is com­ bined with one for injuries under the Jones Act. Where the two cases are joinefi, the court ruled, the longer threeyear limit aUowed for Jonds Act cases will apply to both. The decision involved a seaman injured aboard ship in October, 1950, when he slipped and fell down a wet stairway. Testimony showed that water had seeped through portholes which v/ere not watertight and had caused the stairway to be slippery. Ttaie sea­ man was put under a doctor's care at the end ot the voyage because of constant stiffness and pains in his back. In March, 1953, when these same injuries prevented him from per­ forming his duties aboard ship, the man entered a USPHS hospital for treatment In August, 1953, he sued the company for damages under the Jones Act, for injuries because of unseaworthiness and for maintenance and cure. The state court, while awarding him maintenance and cure and damages under the Jones Act, threw out his suit for unseaworthi­ ness because it was not brought v/ilhin the two-year statute of limi­ tations. However, the state court's find­ ings were reversed by the US Supreme Court. The majority opinion held that since the sea­ man, in suing for both unseawor­ thiness and for Jones Act negli­ gence, must do so in a single pi^oceeding, the longer period of limitation should apply to both. '''he deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries. " " Edward .A, Brock, 55: Brother Catherine Brock, of Everett, Mass. Brock died in New Orleans, La., on He was buried in Everett. December 21, 1957. Cause of death 4 a> t was a lung ailment. Brother Brock Spurgeon L. Woodruff, 48: Sucjoined the Union in 1946, sailing combing to a heart ailment. Broth­ continuously in the steward depart­ er Woodruff died ment. He is survived by his wife. on September 5, 1957, in Guiria, Venezuela. Broth­ er Woodruff join­ ed the Union in 1943 and sailed in the engine department. He" is survived by his wife, Y o s h I c Charles O. Lynsky Contact the Welfare Department Sugiura, of Tokyo, Japan, Place of at SIU headquarters regarding burial is unknown. papers being held for you. 4" 4 4 Murow R. Mnndy, 49; A braui i t Roland Faraday tumor was the cause of death for Your mother, Mrs. Mary, David, Brother Mundy , 115 Austin St., Worcester, Mass., on June 15, 1958, asks you to get in touch with her. in Corpus Christ!, Texas. He joined t t t All of the following SIU families Raymond C. Leonard the Union in 1938 have received a $200 maternity Contact your wife at 903 Pine and sailed in benefit plus a $25 bond from the St., Henderson, NC. deck ratings. Union in the baby's name: Brother Mundy is t t t R. P. Bowman survived by his Linda Jo Baliance, born June 12, Get in touch with your daughter wife, Violet 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Suny at 8705 LaSalle St., Buena Park, Mundy, New Br-Ballance, Norfolk, Va. California. Orleans, La. His place of burial Alexander Charles Benzuk, born lj| not known. t t t June 14, 1958, to Seafarer and Johnny Campbell (Gamble) Mrs. Alexander Benzuk, Camden, Ted Byrne wants you to contact NJ. him at 54 West 40th S.t., NY,- NY. John Rodney Canady, born May t t t George Shearer 23, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron­ Contact attorney Kenneth Heller, ald Canady, Jacksonville, Fla. 277 Broadway, New York 7, re­ Darlcne Marguerite D a b n e y, garding your case. . born June 9, 1958, to Seafarer and i t" t. Mrs. Edward Allen Dabney, Bal­ Edwin Harris timore, Md. Please contact your wife at Pb SIU headquarters has re­ Julie Ann Jordan, born April 15, Box 121; Westlake, La. ceived word that former Sea­ 1958; to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl ii' ai " i farer George W. Kitchen, 67, Jordan, New Orleans, La. Albert Packert Your family has- moved to 601 died of a heart attack last month Benjamin Laureano, born June Lefferts Ave., Brooklyn. The.tele­ in New York. A veteran of the 21, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. steward depart­ phone number is PR 1-8854. ment, Kitchen Manuel Laureano, Brooklyn, N.Y. 4" l" 4" Shawn Lovett, born May 27, had not been sail­ Ex-Barbara Frletcbie ing for several 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Men who paid off on 5/28/58 years. Born in Lovett, New York, NY. and are entitled to transportation S t r a t f o r d-on - Petra Rosa Moreno, bom April to the West Coast can pick it .up at. Avan, England, 22, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Liberty Navigation, Inc., 19 Rector he originally Pedro Moreno, Galveston, Texas. St.,,NY. NY. came to the US i a> a) in^l9U, but saw ' Emma Cheramie, born June 9, Vernon L. Williamsoii service in the 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack B. The LOG office is holding a Kitchen British Navy dur­ Cheramie, Algiers, La. letter for you from Nan William­ Elva Vonette Gatewood, born son of 508 Jackson St., Vidalia, ing World War I. Kitchen became June 14, 1958, to Seafarer and an SIU member in 1945 and a natGeorgia. Mrs. William S. Gatewood, Lexing­ uraUzed US citizen two years later. 4 a^ ^ He is survived by his wife, Mrs. ton, NC. Nicholas Bachoudakls Cheryl Ann Sierra, born M^eh Contact Bto. G. Umsted, 107 Al- Lena Kitchen of New York City, a betn^le St, Apt. ICE/Baltimore ^ter in Birminghum, England, and 27, 1958, to Seafarer and: Mrs. Emilio Sierra, San Franc'rco, Calif. 2, Md. about your daughter. a brother in Canada. Personals And Notices SIU BABY ARBIVALS Geo. Kitchen, 67, Succumbs m �m SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN O F TH E S E A FA R E R S INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Weisberger Named USLaborSpokesman On Inf1 Sea Rules : SAN FRANCISCO—^Morris Weisberger, secretary-treas­ urer of the Sailors Union and first vice-president of the SIU of North America, has been named by AFL-CIO President George Meany as US labor representative on the commit­ Lifesaving Appliances Committee, tee which will draft American which is being headed by Rear, recommendations to the Interna­ Admiral Henry T. Jewell, US Coast tional Conference on Safety of Life Guard. The committee will formu­ late the official US position to b« at Sea in 1960. The international sea safety presented at the conference. meeting, expected to bring together The Doria-Stockholm collision^ representatives from almost 50 na­ was attributed to a variety of fac­ tions, wiil draw up recommenda­ tors, largely the non-observance tions to modernize and standardize of "recognized" shipping lanes, ex­ the rules for maritime safety. cessive speeds, over-reliance on Attempts at arranging a world radar and poor ship-to-ship com­ convention to amend existing mari­ munications. These subjects and time safety codes others wiil likely keynote the US gained impetus position. Members of the Sailors Union deck gang on A PL's President Harding take a break for a photo following the An­ Meanwhile a Coast duard board while restotking the vessel's lifeboats. The ship arrived fn NY last week from the Mediterranean, drea Doria-Stockhas commended The SIU Pacific holm collision in and will soon be on her way to the Far East via the West Coast. Among the SUP men pictured are District crew of the Mormacsurf July, 1956, in Jansen, Strumner, Schiller, Anderson, Magnus and Hogan. for their rescue efforts following a which the Doria fatal collision with the Argentine sank and 50 per­ passenger steamer City' of Buenos Bosses Shy From Conrrolg sons lost their Aires last August. The board noted lives. However, it their success in saving 78 lives. is already two Weisberger The ship was manned by the SUP, years since that Marine Cooks and Stewards and mid-Atlantic disaster and the con­ the Marine Firemen's Union. ference is still two more years The vessels Had collided in the WASHINGTON—The nation's big business interests want to eat their cake and have it away. Weisberger will serve on the Rio de la Plata when the Argentine too. They arff all for putting restrictions on labor unions but they're trying to duck their vessel, with an undetermined num­ own responsibilities, so they'll have loopholes for anti-union activity. ber of passengers aboard, tried to The windup is that the US cross the course of the freighter. She was struck at almost a right Chamber of Commerce has la­ strategy calla for bottling up the now in this category; angle and sank within 23 minutes belled the Kennedy-Ives labor so-called labdr reform measures • Requiring employers to file with an estimated 75 to 80 persons bill "defective" for posing "serious now—in order to be able to pres­ non-Communist affidavits with the dangers." As it happens, the "de­ sure 'much harsher labor legisla­ labor board (unions already do); aboard. fects" objected to by the Chamber tion next year. By then, they feel, • Requiring employers to' file At the time of the accident, members of the Mormacsurf said are provisions to limit or ban they will be able to write their own detailed reports on expenditures that rescue operations had been various management activities, of $5,000 or more to influence em­ greatly handicapped by a four-knot especially through middle men. In The oil-rich Middle East has See ^separate story on "righiployees against unions and collec­ field of labor relations. These to-work" bills on page 7. tive bargaining (much stricter re­ become a major hot spot tide. As a result, the SUP has the provisions are backed by labor porting requirements are imposed again, posing new problems come out in favor of having mo­ unions. torized life boats aboard US ships on unions). for shipping. Iraqi army men sym­ ticket and also kill -off restrictions pathizing with Egypt's President as an aid in rescue operations. | At the same time,^the business on business labor relations tactics. Management is also worried Nasser have toppled the Iraq gov­ The bill passed the Senate almost about another bill—the Douglasernment, and Lebanese rebels, re­ unanimously in June and is await­ Kennedy-Ives Welfare and Pension Disclosure Act. The AFL-CIO (and portedly supplied by Nasser and ing ection in the House. the SIU) wants this bill passed, Moscow, are attempting to over­ Revisions in Federal labor law but big business opposes it because throw the pro-Western government. objected to by the Chamber in- it would require the public dis­ At the request of Lebanese au­ cli|(ie the following:. closure of transactions by all be­ thorities, 5,000 United States # Granting voting rights in labor nefit funds, whether administered marines were landed in Lebanon The smouldering controversy over the relationship between board elebtions — which strike­ by labor, by management, or joint­ Tuesday to seal off Lebanon's bor­ cigarette smoking and lung cancer has been rekindled by the breakers already have — to eco­ ly by both. Management is willing der with Syria. to go for disclosure on plans in Troop movements in the Middle USPHS Public Health Service, following a study of almost nomic strikers; • Changing the Taft-Hartley vvhich the unions participate, but East and tighter military security 200,000 veterans. definition of supervisors to permit doesn't want to open the books can be expected to restrict shipping Its findings showed that the establish the cause of any dis­ and shoreside movements of Sea­ death rate for smokers or for­ eases," when they do not consider unionization of many employees on plans run by the boss. farers in the area. mer smokers is 30-32 percent other factors such as the individ­ The new flare-up can be traced higher than for non-smokers, and ual's job, previous medical history, to the Suez crisis, which broke in that lung cancer is ten times more The PHS figures, which sup­ 1956. A money settlement last week prevalent among cigarette smokers ported earlier findings by the covering the switch in canal owner­ than non-smokers. In addition, American Cancer Society, were ship has cleared the way for Egypt the report said that cigarette smok­ gathered from questionnaires of to begin widening and deepening ers face the added. risk of death 7,382 veterans who died since the the canal. from heart disease, stomach ulcers, study began two and a half years liver ailments and respiratory ago. Of these men, 6,203 were MOBILE—Members of the SIU's Marine Allied Workers smokers and 1,179 were nondiseases. smokers. Six hundred of thjem and Harbor and Inland Waterways Divisions in this port Cigars, Pipes Less Harmful of lung cancer, and two-thirds are looking forward to an upturn in jobs at local yards where Other statistics indicated that died of heart and respiratory diseases. bids on several construction-( regular cigar and pipe smokers do Although the last word on the and repair jobs are being con­ pendents only. not have a much higher death rate than non-smokers, unless they subject has by no means been sidered. Shipping for the past couple of have been heavy users. The death said, US Surgeon General Leroy The awarding of some of these weeks has good. Two vessels, the rate among cigarette smokers is E. Bumey said the study "very de­ to yards in the area would result Margarette Brown (Bloomfleld) and also closely related to the amount finitely shows a relationship be­ in a pickup in jobs for members of the Morning Light (Waterman) .smoked.* The two-pack-a-dayman, tween excessive and- long smoking these SIU affiliates, Harold Fischer, which came in from foreign runs ' . it noted, was particularly vulner­ and lung cancer." and entered the yards for repairs, acting SIU agent, reported. able. The medical clinic, here reports are expected to recrew within the Immediate objections to the all of its doctors are being kept next couple of weeks. iGYPr PHS report were voiced by the To­ quite busy by the large number of The Mobile membership wishes bacco Industry Research Commit­ dependents coming in for examina-. to extend its deepest sympathy to tee, which challenged the figures tions. They now have set aside the family of Brother Carl David and called the figures "good scare' two'days a week, Thursdays and Jones, who died here last week. World focus on Iraq (shaded) headline material." It said "sta­ Fridays, for the examination of Brother Jones had shipped out of followed pro-Nasser coup. tistics" as such '"cannot possibly Seafarers' wives, children and de­ tl)ie gulf for many ye^ira. t 4'^ Holler 'Foul' On Labor Bills If^:' - Mid-East On Fire Again Smoker's Cough No Joke, PHS Warns fe--' i-^.y. m.. f:,- tr s Up In Mobile; Eye Rise In Harbor Jobs m>wf, �•Cf-vn, .riffiij; \ -I: •• "SrVi - *« • -av -»• • vv*- ; -:v . ^ V ; •, ' •. ''• :.!! ,^r' • ^.' -; 1^.,.:- .V-/- ;•' r:r. 'i';. .^ -.r-^-!':\.,^' - \ •• •-'- • • • - I . *• . i-"• -1 ••• J- f' .^!. '. '. ', •r .. ' - , \ •• =« - . ••••-u;. T'H' ' • , ' ''•;r,'i . Mil •'•«••• ^ i. i'h. : -- - • I - ; i ' W •' t Ssa:-'-!- *:Sfr ' . CONSTITUTION SU.: • .f :, y.-i,. • r^.^; Sdofarers International Union A&G District AFL-CiO •i • • . , • ,;. '..'i-^ EFERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED ' 'V»ar- !J • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. ' ^ The right to vote. •. The right to nominate himself for, and to holdi any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall be hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. ^ The right to be confronted bf his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should' be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare ^ of Seafarers banded together in this Union. « ^ The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in Committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. I ^ , • > fip:: ' •''; tis: '• ' i-!^: jn:A ,r<,, ^ ^ {* •••i ^ f.y - yr.' r<^. £5i'-= -^«K, ,• i• -• ' y Vs. - • I -i :. -'v "•.• i-W ..•M^f !•( ,..|« y-^r C- *• ^ ••. -•''-•?-*M ••»;•-• r»'VTi". .. Uy •*.". • r' .1 • • • -r «i' , A • • •;. ' ,,-. "N ••• .' , ' .' %:7': >-,v - -•(j I •'^ I '•^ I = '4 »»v. •'4 The SIU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of trade union democracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from 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 ^our organization." -'^-y ,•'•• - "VJ . k . =^y'- I -• .-'••s'iii- ;'•••• . .. ni •r^ J !•• 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-exatnination,- and confronta, tion by the accuser ... I am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn v.- 3 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, III.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and 1 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." .-'I ..-s A •'y\ t" • '• •; y-:'yy ,: - i:fi 4* '•--•r<- �United States, ptbvlded the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within UO days after discharge from the Armed Forces ' (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of employment aboard an American flag mer­ chant vessel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be AFL-CIO Seafarers International Union • A&G Ditfricf sufficient to designate additional circumstances during »" which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It (AM Amonded, August, 19S6-J shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ the Union. PREAMBLE gard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with n We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing procedures established by a majority vote of the member^ Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote. ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ the value and necessity of a thorough organization of seafaring men, have determined to form one union, the No one shall deprive him of that right sary to decide such questions. raSEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION xQF NORTH Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ Every member shall have the right to nominate himself, tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North . , America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon for. and to hold, office In this Union. which dues and assessments may be remitted where a IV the following principles: ^ member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for No member shall be deprived of bis membership with­ the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing out due process of the law of this Union. No member Section 6. To preserve unity, and. to promote the com­ shall be compelled to be a witness against himself In the mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union In' the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be men to receive their employment through their own failure to observe the .law of this Union. Every official governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. fink.halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the rights of every member in' accordance with the principles Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to Set forth in the Constitution of the Union. Government. the. principles and policies of any hostild or dual organiza­ That it is the right of each member to receive fair and tion shall be denied further membership In this Union. V Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient Every member shall hSve the right to be confronted by A majority vote of the membership shall decide which leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law organizations are dual or hostile. Further, we consider it our* right to receive healthful of this Union. In all such cases, the accused -shall be Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in \vhich to guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial com­ with the Union shall at all times remain the property of -rest. the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ mittee of his brother Union members. Next, is the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union VI ful manner by those in command. , . ' No member shall be denied the right to express himself meetings. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen freely on the fioor of any Union meeting or In committee. Section 9. Only members iii' good standing shall be al­ alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. lowed to vote. VII Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we A militant membership being necessary to the security ARTICLE IV are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready REINSTATEMENT mand, our employers, our craft and our country.,, to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Members dismissed from.Jthe Union may be reinstated We will, therefore, try by. all just means to promote Constitution of the Union. •n accordance with such rules-as are adopted, from time harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ VIU to time, by a majority vote^of the membership. ing due care and diligence in the performance of the The powers not delegated to the officials and job ARTICLE y duties of our profession, and by giving all po-'=ible assist- . holders by. the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved DUES AND INITIATION FEE ance to our employers in caring for'their gear and to the members. property. Section 1. All members Shall pay dues quarterly, on a CONSTITUTION Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: calendar year basis,'on the fimt business day of each quar­ ARTICLE I To use our influence individually and collectively for the ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall NAME AND GENERAL POWERS purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ This Union shall ^e known as the Seafarers Interna­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the. stitution and may be changed only ^by Constitutional United States, so as to render it more equitable and to " tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ amendment. trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ tive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of a Merchant Marine and a body of American seamen. mitted into membership without having paid an initiation of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments the formation of funds and participation in funds, the fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. of the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be establishment of enterprises for the* benefit of the Union, maintain the knowledge of and interest in maritime waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership affairs. shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the To assist the seanien of other countries in the work of wise specified in this Constitution, This Union shall, at membership. Organization and federation, to the end of establishing ARTICLE VI all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction oveC all the Brotherhood of the Sea. RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever Section 1. Members may retire from membership by seamen now perform. possible in the attainment of their just demands, ARTICLE II paying all impaid dOes, dues for the 'quarter in which they i To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals AFFILIATION retiirel assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ «J5 as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable This Union shall -be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ ing thb'Union. A retirement card shall be issued upon re­ and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are national Union of North America and the American jFCd- quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ migratory, that our work takes us away in different direc­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or plishes'these payments and request. tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ by the Ports shall be naade or withdrawn as determined meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ fraction of the membership, that the absent members, by a majority vote of the membership. riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall who cannot be present, niust have their interests guarded ARTICLE III not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain In any from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ MEMBERSHIP y. dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those Section 1. Candidates for membership shall, be ad­ vvho are present may act for and in the interest of all, mitted to membership in accordance with such ru.ies as bis fight to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six we have adopted this constitution. are adopted,, from time tp time, by a majority Vote of months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION the membership. cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current OF RIGHTS Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be In order to form a more "perfect union, we members American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than six (6) months, the required pay­ workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization ments shair consist of all dues accruing during the said ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the No candidate shall be granted "membership until he has period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic taken the following oath of obligation: during that period. Upon such payment, the person in and Gulf District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the; OBLIGATION retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ following principles: "I pledge my honor as a man, that 1 will be faithful to bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall this Union, and that I will work for its interest and wiy Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our look upon every member as my brother; that I will not membership after a two-year period of retirement only duties and obligations as members of the community^, work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all by majority vote of the membership. our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the j^enace. orders of the-Union. ,I promise that I will never reveal of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the proceedings of the Union to Its injury or to persons Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed the democratic principles to which we seafaring men hot entitled to know it. A'nd if I break this promise, I from the day as of which the retirement card is Issued. dedicate ourselves in this Union. ARTICLE VII ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship We shall affiliate and work with other free labor or­ and acquaintance. SO HELP ME GODI" SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional Section I. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the Section 3. Members more than one quarter in ar­ Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be governed, in sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations rears in dues, or more than three months In arrears in as­ this order, by: to the fuUest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ (a) The Constitution ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights (b) Majority votO of the membership lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ dismissed if they are. more than two quarters id arrears ministered by Headquarters and Ports. tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction in dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the Secretarybased on race, creed or color. or unpaid fines. ' , •^ ' Treasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ To govern our conduct as a Uni6i)«and bearing in mind This time shall'not run: urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by that most of our members are migratory, that their duties (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike majority vote of the membership to be held during the carry them all over the world, that their rights must and or lockout. month of August in any election year, as.set forth more shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as (b) While a member is an in-patient in- a USPHS particularly in Article X, Section 1-D. members of the Union to be inalienable: Hospital, .. J Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent tmd (C) While a member is under ,en Incapacity due to ac­ l*atrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall , No member shall be* deprived of "any of the rights oi* tivity in behalf of the Union. . bear the name of the city in which the Union's Poir^ jprivSleges guaranteed' bimi Under 'the Constitution of (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the Cfflices are located.'' ^ 1'^ . 1:^ r rV iS s. • -'S f- A- §fc- t.. - - r .I;- IS? f-' >1; 0/"' w; • J «-• �••"1? ; SeeHoa S. Evury Jtaen^ber ot tb« Union •ball b« reglaiered in one oi tbr^ iitepaitoentrl namely, deck, engine, or. stewards department. The deflnition of these depart­ ments shall be in accordance with custom and usag^. 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 ATLANTIC 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 tlie niauner prescribed by this Constitu­ tion: (A) Meeting Chairman '' (B) Delegate.? (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 L The Secretary-Treasurer (a) The Secretary-Trea^rer 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 otherwis.9 specifically, provided for iff the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, port or otherwise. (c) He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up. and maintenance of, sound account.ing and, bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and main­ tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ penditure of all Union funds. Port wr 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 restrictious or other considera­ tions affecting Union actioi^ 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. New Orleans. Mobile, and Baltimore tnay 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 majo.ity 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 racb durinpthe period of incapaci^. At the first regular meeting in August of every elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-bailoting report. This report shall rec­ ommend 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. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the Secretary-Treasurer may. In his discretion, postpone the ' recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (el The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York.. The Secretary-Treasurer sliall also be the Port Agent of that Port. (f) The Secretary-Treasturer shall be chairman of the Agents' Conference and may cast one vote. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits ot his powers, for the. enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Unions and all rules.and rulings duly adopted by a majority vote of 'he membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posl* tion, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to tiiose other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i> The responsibility of tte Secretazy-Treasurer may not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate (al The term "delegates" shall mean those members of to a person or persons the execution ot such of his duties the Union who are eleeted. under the provisions of thb as he may in (da discretion decMe* subject to the limita­ Constitution, to attend the conventton of the Seafarers > tions set forth in this Constitution. International Union of North America. (J) Inunediately after assuming office, the Secretary(bi Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretary- participate therein. Treasurers to assume bis duties in ease of his temporary in­ (c> Each delegate shall, by hb vote and otherwbe. capacity. This designation may be changed from time to support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the time. These designations sfiall be entered in the minutes delegates to the convention. of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions Section 7. Committees of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a (al Auditing Committee vacancy in the office of Secretajy-Treasurer. as set forth The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office or the Job of Port Agent regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by writiiTg, certify or refuse to certify said report. The temporary appointment except in those cases where the Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is filling of such vacancy b otherwbe provided for by. this located shall also audit the Secrebry-Treasurer's financial Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a report, to which the same rules as to certification and regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in ib en­ a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a bter date. tirety shall then be presented to the membership with ' by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of the postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall membership. <bl Trial Committee remain in effect until a vote b taken. The Trial Committee shall conduct triab of persons <11 The Secretary-Treasurer b directed to take any and all measures, and employ such means, which he deems charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be Jhe special necessary or advisable, to protect the interesb, and further as of the Trial Committee to observe all the re* the welfare, of the Union and ib members, in all matters obligation quiremenb of this Constitution with regard to charges involving national, state ^ or local legblatlon, bsuea, and and trials, and their findings and recommendations must public affairs. specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Trial Committee, the righu of any accused, under this (a> In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable Constitution, were properly safeguarded. to carry out hb duties by reason of incatlacity, the Assbt(CI Quarterly Finaneial Committee ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a Section 1-J of thb Article shall assume the office of Sec­ quarterly (thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be ommendations. Members of this Committee may make determined as follows: dissenting reporb, separate recommendations, and sepa­ That Port Agent of the Porb of New Orleans, Mobile, rate findings. or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee in the last regular election shall Iw the first in line of shall be completed within a reasonable time after the succession. The next in the line of succession shall bo that election of the members- thereof, and shall be submitted Port Agent of the said Porb who received the next highest to the Secrebry-Treasurer who shall cause the same to number of votes in that election. The next in the line of 'tie read In ail Porb, at the first or second regular meet­ succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Porb who ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and received the next highest number of votes. recommendations. The Port Agenb of the said Porb shall abo be deemed 3. All Port Agenb are responsible for complying with to be Assbbnt Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so all demands made for records, bilb, vouchers, receipb, ' referred to on the ballob or ebewhere. etc.. by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. (b) The Assbtant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the 4. No report shall be considered as complete without Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's dutiee an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ as the latter may direct. petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged (cl The Assisbnt Secrebry-Treasurers shall be mem­ with the selection of such an accountant, who must be bers of the Agenb' Conference and each may cast a vote certified under state law. in that body. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined Section 3. Fort Agenb by a majority vote of the membership. (di Appeals Committee <al The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his Juris­ 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from diction. trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as (b) He shall, within the Jurisdiction of his Port, be are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ . may be adop^.'d by a majority vote of the membership, stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port one week after the close of the said hearing, make and action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action t» submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not — wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded Inconsistent therewith. (el Negotiating and Strike Committee by the Secretary-Treasurer. 1. The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ istered mail, addressed to the Secrebry-Treasurer. » sent the Union in all negotiations for contracb and weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income changes in contracb, with persons, firms, corporations, and expenses, and complying with all other accounting Of agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under hb in­ this Union are involved. 2. Upon Completion of negotiations, the Committee structions, shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ mine whether a quorum exbb. Nothing conbined herein shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem­ shall permit the Port Agent to otherwbe act as chairman bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a The Committee may also make Interim reports and rec­ majority vote of the members present at the said Port ommendations and submit them to tbo membership at a regular or a special meeting. Meeting. 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for tbelf (f> Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any provided permission by a majority vote of the membership Agenb' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman t» has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating such Union Jobs as fall within the Jurbdictlon of the Port, and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ regardless of the departmental designation under whicb ommendations. together with commenb by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the Patrolman was elected. <h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at the said report and recommendations to be submitted to that Port may serve as represenbtives to other organiza­ the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent tions. affiliation with which has been properly permitted. regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ (il The foregoing is in addition to those other duties- gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port prescribed ebewhere iff this Constitution. Negotiating and Strike Committee shaU submit the report Section .4. Port Patrolmen and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, Port Patrolmen shall perform whabver duties areand may submit interim reporb and recommendations, in assigned to them by the Port Agent (he same manner above set forth. Section 5. Meeti^ Chairmen 4. In no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port including, obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ the Port in which Headquarters b located, shall be the tee without the approval of the membership of the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under ner, Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the memberrules of order provided for, from time to time, by a •hip. . majority vote of the membership and, if none, then by '0. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide such-rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a nudority the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, vote of the membership in each Port as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is <b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in ttie granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the event of a tie. membership shall decide when a strike shall berin. (el The meeting chairman shall not permit the discnaR This Committee shall he charged with the prepara­ ston of any lellgiotts subject tion and execution ot a strike plan which shall be bind- % Section t. Delegatea , log on all members and other persons nHiiated with .$ •'-i! �Snpplsmeiitary—Foar € f' ll£'t- . >\ ; .le, I**"".' t • I'A I-"-il®®# «ii'- .KTi rP' - this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership msy repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or pU of a strike plan. ARTICLE jO WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS, UNION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. The following elected offices ana Jobs *811011 be held for a term of two years; Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two' years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XHI, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. 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. Dnion, 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 offii^ or other elective job shal' be determine^ 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^ tary 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 Pott Agent or Patrolman, provided:" (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard ah American Flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in a specified department, this Iseatime must be in that department, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Irion'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 afid 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 hold such office or job'and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or job. ARTICLE XIII ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Conimittee upon the laltcr'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 Pattolman (e) Proof of citizenship (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September 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 Seer^tary-Treasprer, balls a special meeting at the Port In qrder to elect replacement. The pommittee's . results Sbali be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting handed to the member who ahall thereupon sign his nam* called for that purpose at Headquarters Port on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate),' to* <b> After its election, Uie Committee shall Immediately gather with his book number, and ballot number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed' go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, ahd the member shall proceed to the voting site.^ i> i necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab* the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be lishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem­ ber may vote in privacy. marked "qualifiecP' or "disqualified" according to the find­ ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been (f > Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the marked "disqualified." the reason therefor must be stated ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by 'a visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed* the Port Agent, and kept locked and sealed except as by all of the Committee members, and be completed and hereinafter set forth. submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ , (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of "the ing after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read election year and shall continue through December 31st, and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on* the exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ Bulletin Board in each port. days Itegally recognized In the city in which the Port (c) When an applicant has been, disqualified by the affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram •falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the city in }vhlch that Port Is located, the bal­ at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter loting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ Subject to the foregoing, voting In all Ports shall com­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the that, or Saturdays, voting sh§ll commence at 9:00 AM appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular and continue until 12 Noon,' and, on regular meeting meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant until 7:30 PM. to insure 'timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, Section 4. Polls Committees without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the api^ear in person before the Committee within two days voting on each .voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting his application or argue for his qualification. for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwithThe Committee's report shall be prepared early enough s'tandlmLthe pro\" ns of Article XXIV, Section 2, or to allow the applicant to appear before it and still reach any ofnir provision of this' Constitution, five (5) mem­ the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its bers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the election. said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the with no notice thereof required, it shall be the obliga­ case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ qualification classification by the Credentials Conimittee. mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present in which event, the one so previously classified shall then during this time period. It shall be the responsibility be deemed qualified. , of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose (e).. The Oredentiais Committee, in passing upon the of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meOtlng are sent daily to Head­ qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in quarters. In no-case shall voting take place unless a previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job duly elected Polls Committee Is functioning. s ' of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ -(b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stuos of those ballots already, used, the ballot box or boxes, Section 3.. Balloting Procedure. ' (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and the bal.ot records and files kept by. the Port Agent. and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre­ to candidates or Ports. "The ballots may contain general sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then com­ information and instructive comments not inconsistent pare the serial number and the amounts of ballots used with the. provisions of this Constitution. All qualified with the vei-fication list, as corrected, and ascertain candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a amount, represeut the difference between what appears geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dis­ erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in apace, crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member votli^ to write In as many names as there are offices and jobs to be member of the Committe. may make what separate com­ voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to haye the ments thereon he desires, provided they are< signed and number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. so perforated as to enable that portion containing tjie said number to-be easily removed. On this removable portion A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secretary- . shall also be placed a short statement Indicating the pature Treasurer, who shall cause an Investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such Investigation shall be re­ of the ballot and the voting dates thereoL , ported to the membership as soon as. completed, with (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots^ No recommendations by th** Secretary-Treasurer. A majority others may be used. Each ballot shall be nunabered as vote of the me„ibershlp shaU^ determine what action, if Indicated In the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as In­ bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ dicated in Article i. ficient amount shall. be printed and distributed to each (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure inai the ballot Port. A record of the ballots, both,by serial numbers and box Is locked and sealed,' which lock and seal shall not amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ be opened excdpt In the manner hereinafter^ set forth. tary-Treasurer. who shall also send each Port Agent a The same procedure as Is set forth In the preceding para­ verification list Indicating the amount and serial numbers graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the rate records of the ballots sent him and shall Inspect and lock and seal have been Illegally tampered with. count the ballots, when received, to Insure that the amount (d) The Polls Committee shall permit qualified members sent,. as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the only to vote. Prior thereto. It shall ascertain whether they amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer are in good standing, stamp their book with the word as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shaU "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters. Insure that Immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the stubs, and keep them In numerical order. It shall preserve amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded when called upon. In the preservation of order and for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer decorum. shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall the ballot, ahd to eliminate the possibility of errors or at all times be available to any .men[iber asking for in­ irregularities In'any one day's balloting affecting all the spection of the same at Headquarters, balloting In"" any' port," the following procedure shall be (c) Balloting shall take place In person, at Port Offices, observed: .' and shall be secret. No,signature of any voter, or other At the end ot each day's voting, the Polls Committee, distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except - In the presence of any member desiring to attend^ pro­ that any member may write In the name or names of any vided he observes proper decorpm, shall open the ballot member or 'members, as appropriate, for any office, or the box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein job of Port Agent or Patrolman. in an envelope, or envelopes, as required, which shall (d) ^ No member may vote withput displaying his then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee Union Book, in wh.ich there shall be placed an appro­ shall iheroupon sign their names across the flap of the priate, notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both''' sdid enVaiope or envelopes; with their book numb.:rs next prior to being handed a'ballot. A ballot ahail then be ' - to their Signatures; The Committee shall also place the �SnppIeneBtaiT—Vare Fhra ' 4at« and name of the Port on the aaid envelope or envelopea, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed.* and that all of thdse ballots are enclosed in the envelope or ehvelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate.-to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid' certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein, shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report^ adopted by the membership The Polls Committee sliall not be dis­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are jocked and sealed before handing them back to the Fort Agent, and shail place the 'ley or keys to the boxp" in an enveloper across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after scaling the envelope se­ curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day. the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4. any files that they may have re­ ceived. and all the stubs collected both for thb da} and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all -.he aforesaid ma-. terial. shall not-release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. H) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection. Tallying Procedure. Protests, and Special Votes. 'ai On \he day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail!, ail the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots- sent to the Port and nut used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Coihmittee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and. amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a .certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that ail the stubs collected by the-Com, mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each •member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shail not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ai.d kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5. shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at tlie address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth in Section S(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the . 'functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward alt other materia] deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIII shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications, (c) The Union Tallying Commitiee shall consist of 14 : members'.. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port. , ; and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore. Mobile. New Orleans, and San Francisco. The : six to be elected from HedBquarters Port shall consist of . two from each of the three departments of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting in ..December, of the election year. No Officer. Port Agent, l^^trolman, or candidate for office, or the Job of Port r- -Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election,tq this )' -Conimittee. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set •; :• forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be (charged. with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of p closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and recoiftiliatlon of the'same with the rosiers, verification* lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, and with each total broken down into Port totals. The Ta.ly.rg Committee shall be permitted access to the elecI m records and files of all Ports, which they may require to be forwarded for Inspection at its discretion. The re­ port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and L.i„ii cjntain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any .member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity pf the ballots, with p..rt;nent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the re­ ceipt and evaluation of written protests by any member " ho claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the Committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical. effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall inelude the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c). these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing 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. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. Id) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day aftfer Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. Tlie Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not le'ss than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and ditty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the terminaticin of balloting and to insure their safe custody diiring the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the' actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any. shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no. event shall the Issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying --.wimitteo. be delayed beyond the January 15th imniedlateiy subsequent to the close of voting. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ ing applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to L. Section 5(c) of this Article and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any. in Ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, whicli action, however, shall not Include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job. in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing. may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencie.s provided for in this Section 5(f). the closing report shall be accepted as final. -<g) A special vote ordered piirsuapt to-Sec. '5<f) must take place end be Gompiletbd ^cUbln seven ip days after . V. • (•, 4 v.* •«. • the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis­ crepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore;going. and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ ship. as aforesaid, the Port agents in each such Port shal} bflve the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth In Section 5(c), Insofar as that section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to Headquarters, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but. in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to ^ enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as. required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required I of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. Tha iSecretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together . with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results,* as set forth in its closing report. The form of the letter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent *o 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. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurers report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent 'segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and. as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Ut.ion Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of, and deemed accepted and fi. -l. by majority vote of the membership.at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and -ecount is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall bO required to continue 'its proceedings correspondingly." 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 particular office or job. the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shail be made only from results deemed final and ac­ cepted as provided in this Article: It shall be the duty of the Secretary-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. shail be entered in the minutes of the Port where Headquarters Is located. Polls Committee reports shal) be entered In the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer. Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof.'at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The ternn of their predecessors shall continue up to. and expire at. that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume h'- 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 office, the provisions of Article X. Section 2(a). as to succession shall apply until luch office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession 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 International Union of North America. Atlantic and Gulf District, and I will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the«iembership." ARTICLE XIV OTHER ELECTIONS Section 1. Auditing Committee. Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday of each week, at 3:00 P.M.. for the purpose of auditing the financial report for that week. These reports shall be submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for membership action. The Committee shall consist of three members. No Officer. Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port where Heailquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of tfao Headquarters Port'Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. I "N •; - �.P«f« Sift I SeeU«w K Qurtorly Financial CmnarittM. ' The Qohrterly Financial Committee shall be elected aft the Port where Headquarters is located, at the first or sec­ ond regular meeting held after the dose of the calendar quarter for which the Committee is to make the required audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to decide at which of these meetings the election shall take place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with, two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Port Agent, Patrolman or em-^ ployee shall be eligible to serv^ on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ bers present at the meeting provided that any member eligible to serve may nominate himself. Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting held at 10:00 Aid. the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five members, of which thres shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or empioyee may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who Intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shail be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to beiieve, any of tbe foregoing dis­ qualifications appiy to him. The members of this Commit­ tee shail be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 4. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the Port where'Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee, In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee deci­ sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com- r f.>• l-i section 5. Kegotiatlne and Strike Committee. The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, whether of a Port or otherwise, shall be composed of as many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of this Committee provided be observes decorum. However, a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on the number of those who may attend. Sectioa 6. Meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. Section T. Delegates. As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the data and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ vention of the seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with tecommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first, regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any member from nominating bimself. The results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the kvent the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be » 1 AETICLE JCV. W mi-':•''•- sWf • . -'-Ss. P ^ ^ 1' • TRIALS AND APPEALS Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth In this Constitution. These charges shail be in Writ­ ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of-the Port nearest the place of the of­ fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at thq said meeting. If Uie charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 00 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, lie shall be auto­ matically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shail be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written *copy of the charges made against him. If the accused Is not present, the Port Agent shall Im­ mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ dressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must appear with his witnesses.' ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a Port, the Trial shall take place in the Port where Head­ quarters i.s located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement nf the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and bis Svltnesses. Seotlow t. The Ttrtal Committee shall hear all pertlp^t evidence and shall n6t lif tibuod by the rules of evidener redulred by courts of law b'ut may receive all relevant testimony. The Committee .may grant adjournments, at tbe request of the accused, to enable him to make • proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a iquorum.Jt shall adjourn until a quorum doqa exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused May select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial; provided, (a), the said member is available at the time orthe trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commission, such matters shall'be ruled upon and disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ fense. The guilt of an accused shail be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the'quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence; and recommendations as to pun­ ishment and/or other IJnlon action deemed desirable In the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ mittee shall forward iU findings and recommendations, along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall Include a statement that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ guarded. The findings also must, contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the naAe and address of the accused, the accuser, ahd each witness: shall describe each document used at the trial: shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used aft the trial shall be kept All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. SectioB 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon recriPt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 1. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and reconunendations, or (c> Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ tions, or 'd) Order a new trial after finding that substantial Juetice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ tation and subsistence. Section 9, After the vote set forth In Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accuse'* and accuser; Section 10. An accused who has be^n found guilty, or who Is under effective punishment may appeal in the fol­ lowing manner: .v He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to. .-the Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decison of the membership. Section II. At the next regular meeting of the Port where HeadqiArters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer Is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ tioned proceedings and all avaibble documents used as evidence at the-trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any .written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, it ha so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar. ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives aft Headquarters In time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the eridence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ journments, and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con- (CI ,4 new , trial ,shaU he recopimendnd If . the Appeslp ' Co.nui^ttee fihOf-^ that any member ,of.tbe TrijU Con^i, mittee should have been disqualified, or (hi that the ac> , cuied was not adequately informed of the. details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been, given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac-" . cused was not given a fair trial. (d) lf there Is no substantial evidence to support, a .' finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was' based be, dis­ missed. ' .. , (e> The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment \ Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision- and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shail cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each Port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dis­ sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is Ordered, that trial shall be held in the Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair- hearing to the accused. Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the , accused and each accuser, either in person or in u^ting addressed to their last known address, of-the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17. . SeetioB 17. Eaqh member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided fob therein. Decisions reached thereunder shaU bo binding on all mem­ bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any. effective decisions. , Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a -Histponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. ARTICLE XVI OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ ing offenses, the member shall be expelled from mem­ bership: (a) Proof of membership In any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force: <b> Acting as an informer against the interest., of the ' Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for,'or agent, of the Company,. against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d> The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union.Seetion 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, the member shall tie penalized up to a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the • penal^ of expulsion is not Invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (21 years, or a fine of $50.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value in excess of $50.00: ' (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps,.. seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or Job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan-\ cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job,-' or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions: (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, orelection, files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false: (fi Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications, with knowledge of the falsity thereof, or unauthorizedly altering reports or communica­ tions which fall within the scope of Union business: (g> Deliberate failure or refusal to Join one's ship, or misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ ment of the Union or its agreements: (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ erate and malicious villlfication, with regard to the execu­ tion of the duties of any office or Job; (iJ Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel; (4) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving ^'s^ion"'lS. The decision of the Appeals Comn^ttee~shall evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; be by majority vote, and shall tie in tbe form of findings (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions, those duly authorized to make such orders during time ^ and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the ipating in such decision or dissent. In makii^ Its findings and recommendations, the Committee shall be governed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to suspension from the rights and privileges of membership * by the following: ia) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there Is sub­ for two (2) .years, or a fine of $90.00, or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committed shall not make its own find­ erty of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or Job, whether elective or not. ings as to the weight of evidence. (hi In no event shall Increased punishment he recom­ with knowledge of the lack of possession of the quallfica-'^.. ftlona nqulred therefor; j mended. - �' r. " therewith may be issued and take effect only after ap­ proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping rules duly issued shall be deemed to Ve Union policy. Seetloa 2. A majority vote of the membership may make special exceptions or rules for any company or vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by .control or not Xxm QUORUMS Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ ically provifled, the quorum for a special meeting of a Fort shall be six members. ^ Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Fort shall be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall be a majority of those eligible to attend. Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in, the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ in. the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, and shall not be official or'effective unless the quorum requirements are met. ARTICLE XXIV MEETINGS Section I. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 PAl. If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 F.M. the following niglit. In the event a quorum is not present at 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of ;he pertinent port shall post­ pone the opening of the meeting Until a quorum is pres-. ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date of any future regular meeting. \ Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called only at the direction of the-Port Agent'. No special meet­ ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M, Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. ARTICLE XXV AGENTS' CONFERENCE Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agen's* Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' Conferences during the year. The time and place of each such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer, These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. A majority vote of the membership shall determine when such emergency exists. Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and prepare reports and recommendations on any part of UJO Union's activities, policies and plans. The adbption of any such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority vote of the membership provided, such recommendation is not inconsisient with the provisions of this Constitu- Samdemenlarykafaro SevtB (c) Misconduct duiind ady meeting or other official to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year ba Union proceeding, .or bringing the Union Into disreputt which elected officials and other elected Job-holders are by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article: required to assume office. The first election year shall be (d) Refusal or negligent failure, to. carry out orders of deemed to be 1954. those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a mining and shall rdfer to the Constitution which takes fine of $50.00: the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons amended up through August 1951. or pay-offs; Section 9. The term, "member in good standing." shall (b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or tives at pay-off; sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi(c) Disorderiy conduct at pay-off or sign on; catedt^ the term, "member," shall mean a member in good (dl Refusal to cooperate with Union jrepresentatives in standing. discharging their duties; SccUoti 10. The tenn, "membership book," shall mean (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ (f) Gambling in the Union flail; bership. " (g» Negligent failure to join ship, ' , Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting ' Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting penalized by no more than a fine of $5p.00 may elect to or action shall be put off until the next business day. at waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the the same hour. maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ ARTICLE XXVll tive of the Union. AMENDMENTS Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles This Constitution shall be amended in the following and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may manner: go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular at once, and in this case, the findings ahd recommendation meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ^ Section 7. This Union, and its membeh, shall not be ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights Section 3. When a proposed amendment is accepted by to which it or its members arc entitled, by bringing the a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred member to trial or' enforcing a penalty as provided m to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ this Constitution. quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ of six members, two from each Department and shall be fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues efected in accordance with such rules as are established and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, by: a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will members, officials and job holders. act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The ARTICLE XVII Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, PUBLICATIONS legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare This Union may publish such pamphiets, journals, news­ a report on the amendment together with any proposed papers, magazines, -periodicals, and general literature, in changes or .substitutions or. recommendations, and the such manner as may be determined, from time to time, reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then by a majority vote of theimembership. ^ ARTICjLE XVIII . be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ 'BONDS urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves Officers and job. holders;! whether elected or appointed.. the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted as well as all-other employees of the Union, may be re­ upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the quired to be -bonded undbm such terms and conditions as Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure, may be determined, from^ithe to time, by a majority vote outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(,b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership. -.--c v ARTICLE XIX of the membership at the time it gives the approval EXPENDITURES necessary to nut the referendum to a vote, the Union Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard Tallying Committee shall consist of six (G> members, twO to expenditures to be made or expenses to be Incurred from eac-h of the lln-ee (3) departments of the Union,' shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. elected from Healqrarters Port, The amendment shall In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ made available at the voting site in all Ports. ticle XI of this Constitution., Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective imARTICLE XXVI apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer tliat the amendment RELATING THERETO with trials, appeals,-negotiations, strikes, and elections. > has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or Section 3. The provisions of this Article shnil super­ amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately dealt with herein, the term "incapacity." shall mean any sede. to the extent, applicable, the provisions of Articles illness or eondition preventing the affected person from notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ' X and XI. ARTICLE XX carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence ment. ARTICLE XXVni INCOME ' from the United States; or suspension from office or TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. /The income of this Union shall include re­ membership as provided for in this Copstitution; or the Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article ceipts frorh dues. Initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ due Replacement of One under an incapacity as indicated. to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations tributions. loans, interest, dividends, as well as income However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect derived from any other legitimate business operation or to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to other legitimate source. one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall operations and activities conducted in accordance with this Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. one - ineapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the the foregoing purpose and intent. It shall be the duty of the membqr to demand such re­ time during which the circumstances exist. SeOtion 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and ceipt. Section 2. Unless otherwise ^et forth or dealt with other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended a ballot condueted, under such general rules as may be caused by an incapacity." shall be deemed to be the same, Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ and shall include failure to perform the functions of any and shall continue in. effect, unless or until changed, in vided that: office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ accordance with the provisions hereof. (a) The ballot must be secret. sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, jority of the valid ballots cast. * Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, Section 4. All payrtients by members or other affiliates the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order of this Union shall be applied successively to the mone­ the majority of all the valid.votes cast by members at an' generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting.' This permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect be calculated accordingly. that purpose of this section, the term ."regularly scheduled unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions ARTICLE XXI meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION shall refer to a meeting or mretlngs during the time hereof. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage. In­ This- Union, by majority vote of the membership, may period within which a vote must be taken in accordance cluding those with regard to admission into membership, provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser (a) The Constitution in effect ithmediately prior to the adoption of this amended capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than with: (b) Union policy, and Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder membership. By majority vote of the membership, the (c) Custom and usage of the Union and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in Union may provide for the rights and obligatipns Incident In the indicated priority. accordance with the provisions hereof. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a> the applicanot concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, tary-Treasurer. all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all biiity or non-applicability of ail or any part of this Con­ stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, others elected as a result of the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1952, shall be the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation "majority vote of the membership." shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the and. Id), the fees required for such affiliation. In no event meeting of the Port, regular or special. provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation Section 5. The term, "membership, action" shall mean of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said over members, or be termed a member. Section 8. Where the title of any office or job. or the offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution, They ARTICLE XXII shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all refer­ FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES date of toe terms of office set forth herein. The terms of Section 1. The formulation of shipping rules shall not ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall Article Xni, only insofar as they apply to election of. be deemed part of^any routine administrative task. Ship­ be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever Is duly Officials. Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect thf ^ ping rules governing the details of the assignments of' . acting in such office or Job. first election year. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected • •-i -I . • i? •'.h- VJI �V":- ;. •:••• w; -tt'' A ,•*' . of SID V; ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: ARTICLE XlV-Olher Eleclions: name of the union and defines its general powers. chairmen, delegates atnd members of the following committees; Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. A r>Ti/-i t II Aff'l' Provides for afflJiation of the AtAKTICLt 11 — Attlliafion: 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 XV-Trlals and Appeals: SgVt'"/ 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 men^bership—Provides for election of fivemember trial committee and defines Committee'^ 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 Ill-Membership: set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates lor 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 tq expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE IV—Reinsfafemenf; statement of dismissed members. 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-Sysfem of Organization: SiTpt'ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority A DTI^I C \/lll Designates the following as elecAKI ILLt VIII —Utncers: tive officers: the Secretary-Treas­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. _ ADTI^I E Y\/lll Provides for bonding of officers MM IVMLC AY III DOnaS; and employes ol.the Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE XIX-Expenditures: cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTICLE XXI-Degrees of Membership: Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the mem­ bership—Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and -personnel, subject to a majority vote of the memWship. .ii".:.- ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for ^Elective Office: L'.' lication of a newspaper and other literature. - ARTICLE X—Duties of Elective Officers; ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office; :ggf:, • ARTICLE XVII-Publications: gates and members of certain committees must be elected by the membership. 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 proc^ure tor filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reportsEstablishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. * .' "'• 'i-"' '•;, .-'N 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. • ' ' ADTI^I C YY Defines the Union's sources of inAKI I^LC AA inCOITIG; 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 meml^rship 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 IX-Other Elective Jobs • ing chairmen, dele? %?•''. ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: Gives the membership the right to set rules for rein- ARTICLE V-Dues and Initiation Fee: bltag du« .V," - 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. ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: shall be six members and the quorum foi- a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. ARTICLE XXIV-MeeHngs: every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XXV-Agenl's Conference: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. ence of Port Agents to -be cidled by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE Xlll-Elections: ARTICLE XXVI-Deflnitions: frequently 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 York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and San Francisco to tabu­ late results—Sets forth manner for installation of officers. of the Constitution. in the langtiaje ARTICLE XXVII-Amendments; stitution by the membership. , ARTICLE XXVIII-Transition Clause:Sr,fi o?uJSS practicqs and pr^K^ur^ '" -••'Ml'. '• • r by proposed Constitutipn. 'fi- . If •{ � 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 July 18, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TOP LAKES PACT ENDS SIU STRIKE 624 SEAFARER GET EYEGLASSES UNDER SIU PLAN EX-RION SAILS AGAIN UNDER SIU BANNER FINNS VOTE RUNAWAY BOYCOTT IBL RAPS NMU RAID ON TUGS; CURRAN REWRITES STRIKE NEWS US MAY STALL SUPERLINER PROGRAM UNTIL NEXT YEAR SIU MAN, 2 OTHERS LOST ON TRAWLER LA. DOWNS NEW ‘WORK’ LAW EFFORT LOG SHIP MAIL HITTING TARGET BRITISH GOV’T PROPOSES RUBBER RAFTS USE ON SEEP SEA SHIPS SIU 60-DAY RULE EASED PURSERS LAUNCH MM SEVERANCE PAY PLAN HIGH-COST PITCHMEN GET ‘WORK’ BILL ON WC BALLOT ROBIN PAYOFF UNDER SIU NETS LONE DISPUTED HOUR FIRE WRECKS HAWAII HALL NY PRIMARY TEN OTHERS COMING UP 3-YEAR LIMIT ORDERED ON INJURY SUITS WEISBERGER NAMED US LABOR SPOKESMAN ON INT’L SEA RULES HOLLER ‘FOUL’ ON LABOR BILLS SHIPPING’S UP IN MOBILE; EYE RISE IN HARBOR JOBS 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 07/18/1958 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. XX, No. 15 1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log