http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a4939de753f9bbcac8262d51f774d944.PDF 0a855c7c132f57ad6ed366bb3dab5afc PDF Text Text LOG Jj JWflfy H » OFfrClAl ORgAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • , ..'^'il "-iim Story On Page 3 • . • 'v ..i'l ' - JM /- " - ^ OS^' Ban# First SIU man to be processed under the Union's new blood bank program, Seafarer Leonard gpence, wiper, poses at New York Clinic of the SIU Welfare Plan with the pint of life-saving fluid he donated. Spence said it "didn't hurt a bit.'- Program will build up credit for Seafarers and their famihes to draw on at any time. (Story 4m Pago 3.) SIU Blood Bank Now Operating -Story On Page 3 Liberia, Panama Seek UN Ship Role -Story On Page 2 IN THIS ISSUE: SIU CONSTITUTION j • f '• • banned supertanker Cities Servico Miami ,made it by inches last Week while everybody held his : breath. After swiaglng slighMy irom side to Siae^ the iceencrusted shipi slipped through *'slick as a whistle," according to the drawtenders. She had pnly five feet of play on both sides* Published Twice Each Year In The SEAFARERS LOG J . ^ • See CA CenferloM | ' :: 'I ' i\ �Fwre Tw» SEAfAkBKS Wp^' Major Role In UN Ship Body -• i;' ['''•• ¥•''• lti^- ;- f-" fr., • k-- • •/)'-••.. •f:V- - "'ic ',' m tfe'- LOG 1^ 19» US UNlONV PROPOSALS fOR FURTHER ITf imiVt (The folloivinff consists of excerpts frorji the report of the American Committee of the Inter­ national Transportworkers Federate to ITF , headquarters. The report reviewed the euccese of the four-day demonstration and made a num­ ber of recommendations for future action. The - excerpts here deal with plans for future activi­ ties.) have available . . vital and costly maritime services. "Therefore, the American Committee intends to urge the United States withdrawal of these services from runaway flag ships except in cases of dire emergency ... "3) Organizing And Signing Contracts LONDON—Not content with providing a haven for tax-1 . the American Committee will "In the final analysis* the ultinute objective dodging American-owned shipping, the runaway flag repub­ maintain the coordinating committee on a lics of Panama and Liberia are now seeking a top-level voice | continuing basis. Further meetings of the of the whole protest against runaway flags is the establishment of bona-fide collective bar­ in United Nations maritime participating unions will be called to plan gaining agreements . . . by the appropriate matters. A United Nations United States delegation' strongly specific moves.... unions. The American maritime unions are demaritime organization meet­ indicated that there would be no "The American Committee is convinced that termdned to work collectiveiy In this area . . , ing here Is faced with a demand chauge in the US policy- of giving the runaway shipowners will now resort to a- We believe the member organizations of the ,1TF by th% two countries that they be support and comfort to the run­ variety of devices, maneuvers and subterfuges should now agree on policies by which true given committee assignments on aways. even though the runaway to conceal the true-control of their ship opera­ control of the individual vemis involved in run-. the basis of tonnage registered device was being used to evade tions as a means of escaping decent wages and away operations can be determined ... and the Under their flags. This demand is US tax laws. The only shipping working conditions and evading bonaflde collec­ unions within the countries In which that control opposed by the legitimate maritime man on the delegation came out of tive bargaining agreements with bonaflde ITF rests made respohsibli for organizing those, ' flags with the exception of the Standard Oil of New Jersey. Jer­ ships ... units. sey Standard controls a fleet of United States. "For example, companies in legitimate mari­ "Plans For Further Action By At issue is the composition of some 114 runaway ships and par­ time nations, through the device of long-term the maritime safety committee of ticipated along with other oil US Unions time charters, will subsidize an operator under the United Nations Inter-Govem- companies in the effort fo secure "... Demonstrations will be carried on against a runaway flag . . . Such action would be an at­ mentai Maritime Consultative Or­ aq Injunction prohibiting the selected targets which will keep constantly before tempt to becloud the real control . . . which for ganization, known as ''IMCO" for American Committee of the ITF the public the nature of this threat and the comall practical purposes, lies in the hands of the short. Liberia and Panama are from carrying out its four-day pro­ panics and individuals responsibie for It. company on whose behalf the ship is chartered. seeking seats on the safety commit­ test December 1 to 4 against the "Organizing drives will be mounted against "In fact, most of the supertankers under con­ tee, which is supposed to draw vp runaways. struction for use under a runaway flag are built specific companies with NMU, SlU and other programs for Improvement of sea Since the United States delega­ only because . . . the builders have a guarantee unions working together to bring the compan­ safety conditions. tion has no representation from from an oil company of a long-term charter . . . ies under contract. the American-flag side of maritime "The unions will work together in the public In such cases, control of the ship is effectively As the LOG went to press word or from American maritime unions relations, lejgal and legislative phases of this exercised by the oil company involved. tras received that the runaways had it was expected that 'it would go battle ... been turned down in their first bid down the line for the runaway flags "•Therefore, proper determination must be for seats on the committee, but are despite the damage they have done "Recommendations For Further _ made to assure the ITF that the unions will not planning an appeaL be deceived or victimized by these company to the American-flag fleet and to Action By ITF manipulations ... the fleets of the nation's allies. "No should be wasted in esUbllshing The committee consist of 14 " . . . there are three major areas in which specific time programs and poUcies for carrying formembers, at least eight of whom, the ITF unions ... can proceed to implement the ward the battle against riinaway ships on a according to the regulations, must attack on the runaways: world-wide basis . . . • be from the largest shlpowning "... Since the primary aim of ITF is to elim­ countries. Panama and Liberia ''1) National Legislation inate the threat these ships pose to jpbs and are claiming rank in the first eight "The American Committee is preparing for an standards of organized seamen . . . the respon­ on the basis of that provision. all-out effort to convhice the US Congress of the' sibility for organizing specific ships belongs to The opposition, coming mostly urgency of imposing restrictions on the tax dodg­ the unions ... of the nation which.is the eco­ from the European marlthne coun­ ing runaway owners, "who at the same time, are nomic base of operation of those ships. In other tries, has pointed out that clause depressing wage and living standarfls of mari­ words, runaways should be organized by unions Involved specifically defers to the time workers. -This same problem is posed in, In the countries from which control of ships Is "largest shipowning nations," and nil nations and consequently could be an objec­ exercised, notwithstanding any device or subter­ that the tonnage registered under tive ... of the trade union movement in each fuge which shipowners may employ to camouflan' the Panamanian or Llberian flag nation ... their identity. j is not actually owned by citizens SAN FRANCISCO — Harry "Provision should also be made for mutual of Panama or Liberia. The Euro­ Bridges' recently-stepped up ac­ ''2) Withdrawal Of Oovernment as^tance among ITF affiliates in the Job of en­ pean countries call for a standard tivity In the international field forcing legitimate union contracts on Panlibhocco on the basis of the tonnage actu­ does not begin and end with his re­ Services ships on a world-wide basis. This will discoux^ ally owned In the country in ques­ cently-announced "Pacific-Asia "All maritime nations have reciprocal arrange­ ago the runaway operators' custom of Ignoring tion. Longshore Conference." The Jan­ ments whereby shipping receives a variety of contract terms once their ships are outside the Under such a standard, of uary 2 issue of "The Dispatcher", services from Government agencies .. . Runaway scrutiny of the union. It will also help discourw course, the two runaway flags official organ of the West Coast ships draw on these services, which are paid age owners from shufflihg ships among dununy would be barred from this and longshore union, revealed that directly by the taxpayers of the respective na- corporations for the purpose of dodging agree­ other committees to be set up by Bridges has left on a six week tour tionsk But the mnaway registry flags do not ments . . , " the new international shipping or­ which will take in Iron Curtain ganization. countries, including the Soviet Un­ The United States is giving ion. strong backing to the runaway na­ tions which is to be expected in On Bridges' itinerary are such light of past State Department, cities as Moscow and Leningrad in Winds of up to 75 miles an hour cause# considerable damage along -the Atlantic Coast the Soviet Union and Prague, practice. Czechoslovakia. He will also visit last week and resulted in two collisions in New York harbor, one of them involving the SIUThe make-up of this year's England, France, Greece, Egypt, manned dredge, Sandcaptain. West Germany, Turkey, Finland The Sandcaptain and the anchor. The anchor chains of the her plates. The Wolverine State and Sweden. States Marine freighter Wol­ two ships became entangled and suffered dents in her hull at the The ostensible purpose of the they collided. The freighter stem and a cracked deck plate, trip is "to observe longshore car^ verine State were being buf­ crushed one of the dredge's life­ There were no injuries reported feted by the heavy winds when the go-handling methods and condi­ boats .and did minor damage to among the two crews. freighterstarted dragging her tions in the ports to be visited and Seafarers on the Sandcaptain to confer with labor leaders gen­ had to cut through the ship'g an­ SlU membership meet­ erally." chor chain with a welding torch The "Pacific-Asia" conference ings are held regularly (Continued on page 6) Bridges is. sponsoring in Tokyo every two weeks on Wed­ consists at the moment of a gath­ nesday nights at 7 PM in ering of Communist-dominated wa­ all SlU ports. All Sea­ terfront unions. It Is s^eduled to make the usual Communist cold Jan. I«, !*$« Vol. X», Hai a farers are expected to war pronouncements against attend; those who wish to United States policy on armaments be excused should request control, hydrogen bomb tests and support of Japan and other nonpermission by telegram Communist Asiatic nations. CofAVMi BAXxa. aecretary-TrMsanr : (be sure to include regis­ sponsors of the • meeting with -finBan BMJIIV Xdnor, Baaxjue OuXAw. Art gaUff. HnuAM Axatmu bnrnr tration number). The«next Bridges are longshore unions from SPIVAOC. Ai Mgjrrif. ioan BHASB,. AJTAJapan, Australia, Indonesia and toxM imm. Staff vrritert. BniT" SlU meetings will be: GuV Area JUt Madras, India, all of whom are known to be Communist-conaemitked blWiMkiy. M ma aMOqiMifen January 21 troUed. of qie aM*n«n Unles, AtIt is anticipated that Bridges' February 4 current trip to Moscow will Include the Pe«» pffic SlU-manned dredge %>ndcapla!n, survived hariwr coliision when Mt a discussion of the matters that the Act of Avs. as, ifiL February 1.8 gale-force winds drove freighter Wolvprlne State against her. will be presented to the confer­ ence in Tokyo. Ship suffered/crushedlifebpat,and minor hull damage.^' ; ^ Bridges On 'Mission' To SovietUnion Sandcaptain In Harbor Crash m- 1'^ SCHEDULE OF SlU MEETINGS SEAFAREKS:LOG V- ' 'M:. .r .i.-i-v.W .A - \ �laaoarjr It, ltS9 SEAFARERS US Unions Give Proposai To ITF LOG , NMU Reach Agreement To End Infer-Union Beefs The London conference of the International Transportworkers Federation opens this coming Monday with specific pro­ posals before it from the United States on what should be done as a follow-up on the^^ December 1-4 protests. The four-day ITF protest. The Greek proposals, submitted in a re­ government had denounced the port by the American Committee protest and had declared that the of the ITF, call for the following: Greek seamen's union was leaving An agreement to resolve existing dil^utes between the. two organizations and • Efforts In all countries by the the ITF, although no announce­ to set up a committee to deaf with these and future differences has been signed by respective unions to pass legisla­ ment was made by the union con­ cerned. the SIU and the National Maritime Union. NMU President Joseph Curran and tion restricting the runaways. In the US, the emphasis will be on Until the December rush began, SIU of NA President Paull tax legislation, among other areas. the Greek merchant fleet totaled 1,870,000 tons in all. Greek ship­ Hall signed the memoran­ ' Efforts to secure withdrawal ping sources predicted that the dum which will promote of government shipping.services to rush to the Greek flag would con­ runaway operators. . This with­ tinue, with the runaway owners close cooperation between drawal would be based on the lack evidently hoping to find it a new the two seamen's organiza­ of reciprocal facilities offered by the runaways, which, fn effect, puts sanctuary. tions on issues affecting the all the burden on the taxpayers The runaways have indicated welfare of merchant seamen. of the legitimate maritime nations. that they would seek hew refuges The disputes involved in the of further ITF action. • Agreement on an International in the event and NMU delegations will settlement include those over organizing policy to a) determine beSlU present at the ITF conferences American Coal Shipping, American In what country the true control in London which are scheduled for Banner Line and the Robin Line. of a runaway vessel lies, b) assign four days. SlU of NA President Ill signing the memorandum on to the unions of that specific Paul Hall will head the SlU of NA Wednesday, January '7, 1959, the country the authority and respon delegation while NMU President heads of the two organizations de­ sibilty as to organizing and signing Joseph Curran will attend along clared: contracts with the ships involved. with other NMU representatives. "In establishing a committee to Selected Targets Both .seafarers and dockers sec­ deal with problems and issues, the tions will hold separate sessions NMU and SIU are taking a positive The American Committee report followinjg which a joint meeting step which should result in consid­ said that the United States unions, erable benefit to the seamen of will be held. as previously indicated, were pre­ both organizations. paring to work together to carry Leaden In Discussions out the program in this country. "The leadership of both unions It declared that demonstrations have been in discussions over the would be carried on from time to past several months. We have been time against selected targets and working together on matters affect­ SiUNA president Paul Hall and NMU president Joseph Curran that organizing drives would be ing merchant seamen. undertaxen against specific com (left) sign joint pact after agreement was reached in New York "The establishment of this com­ panics with the "NMU, SlU and fast week on resolving disputes affecting the two unions. Pic­ mittee is the culmination of these other unions working together to tured in background is NMU vice-president Shannon Wall who, discussions and activities and pro­ bring the' companies under con­ vides a proper effective vehicle for with SIUNA vice-president Col Tanner, coordinated work of tract." meeting and attempting to resolve American ITF Committee in US protest against runaway shipping. The report placed emphasis on problems of common concern. the need, to identify the actual con­ "We welcome this development. and Robin Line. The SIU has with the SIU pending disposition A total of $5,275 was paid out We are confident that our unions agreed to withdraw its charges at of the charges, and their with­ trolling factor in any runaway-flag operation so that the vessjels in­ in hospital bonus payments to Sea­ 'will continue to work amicably in the Labor Board against American drawal will enable the SIU to sign volved could be organized by the farers laid up in hospitals all over the interests of stabilizing the Coal and to halt Its organizing a contract with the Banner Line. appropriate'', national union. It the country during the Christmas American merchant marine with efforts in that company. The NMU also agreed to disconpointed out that, the runaways had holiday period last month. resulting benefit to the community Conversely, the NMU has agreed (Continued on page 5) 211 Get Benefit and the American seaman." recourse tq a number of devices to withdraw charges and court ap­ to conceal their true financial con­ According to the Seafarers Wel­ The memorandum Of agreement peals affecting the status of the SB trol, among them the system oi fare Plan,-211 Seafarers each re­ provides for mutual withdrawal of Atlantic, the American Banner SiUNA Unions long-term charters, particularly on ceived a $25 payment in addition Labor Board charges and . other Line passenger ship, and to halt Applaud Pact the part of supertanker operators. to their regular $21 weekly SIU legal actions, as well as withdrawal its organizing activities in that The need for reciprocal contract hospital benefit paid by the Plan. from competitive organizing activi­ area. The Atlantic has been oper­ The following wire was sent enforcement -machinery was also The bonus, was paid to all those ties in American Coal, Banner Line ating under an interim, agreement to SIU of NA President Paul v-stressed so as to keep the runaways hospiialized for at least one day Hall by the SIU Pacific District. It was signed by SIU of NA 1st from ducking out on contract pro­ between December 21 and 27. Vice-President Morris Weisbergvisions once agreements have been Payment of the Christmas bonus, er, SUP; and Vice-Presidents Ed signed. funds for which were approved by Turner, MCS, and Sam Bennett, Underscoring the problem of the Welfare Plan trustees earlier, MFOW: Who actually owns and operates is a holiday tradition in the EIU. "SIU Paeifie District wel­ runaway-flag' ships was the news The bonus benefit is designed to comes news of accord between that 450,000 tons of runaway ship­ help SIU men in the hospitals ob­ Hie Seafarers Blood Bank started accumulating donations SIU and NMU resolving differ­ ping had registered under the tain extra comforts for themselves Greek flag during the month of and their families in spite of their last week to build up a reserve for use by Seafarers and their ences between the two organiza­ December, following the successful shut-in status during the holiday. families. When an adequate reserve has been accumulated, tions, and establishment of joint committee to iron out present tSeafarers and their families and any future problems. This on the Atlantic and Gulf agreement reflects the previ­ Counting Ballots in SIU Election Coast will be able to draw ously-considered position of onr upon the blood bank for emergency International and its affiliated blood needs. Seafarer Leonard unions and we reaffirm our feel­ Spence, wiper, donated the first ing that it could serve as a ve­ pint. hicle for positive action bene­ At present^ donations are being fitting all seamen. We heartily handled through the SlU Welfare agree with this step towards Plan's New York clinic. Would-be inter - union cooperation and donors are requested to contact the pledge our support of this ac­ Welfare Services will set up an ap- tion." the second deck at headquarters. Another message was received Welfare Services will set up an ap­ from SIU of NA Vice-President pointment and give the donors in- Hal Banks, Canadian District: .Struction. "Happy to hear that you have Seafarers donating blood are ex­ reached agreement with NMU amined by the SIU clinic's physi­ to resolve outstanding differ­ cians to determine if they are ences and to set up committee qualified. The blood collected each for dealing with current and day is processed by the Brooklyn new problems that might arise. Donor Center. Through these As we indicated in previous dis­ donations a credit will be built up cussions, it is our feeling that on behalf of Seafarers which can such a plan holds promise of be drawn upon In any hospital In benefit for all seamen. While the Atlantic and Gulf area by a Canadian District may not be Seafarer or a member of his family. directly involved, we join our Part of the distrlet-wlde rank and file tallying committee is shown at work counting up the ballots in International and affiliated un­ the SlU's biennial election. The comniittee report, including the results of the balloting, wilt be pre­ (For full details, at to the opera­ ions in endorsing this action." tion of the blood bank, see page 16.) sented to membership meetings in all porti on January 21, HolidayGifts In Hospitals Top $5,000 Blood Bank Begins; Serves A&G Coast • Pace Tkre* •a ••'i? •m -V •;f:i �SEAFARERS Jaawry K, 1»M LOG SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD mt December 24, 1958 Through January 6, 1959 Reflecting the "boom or bust" nature of US shipping, job Despite the overall decrease in shipping, all but two ports—Norfolk activity in the SIU hit .the lowest mark in two months last and Tampa—dispatched industry newcomers in class C. This shows period. In the previous report, shipping has reached an 18- that, despite the general lull, ten percent of the total jobs shipped bung jnonth high with a dispatch total of 1,253. The totak number of SIU Jobs dispatched this time was 894. However, registration fell off also, to 1,070, so the figure for men on the.beach at the end>of the two-weeR period rose only slightly. , The Distrlcttwide decline in shipping affected virtually all ports except Seattle and Philadelphia. Seattle had its busiest two weeks since last May and Philadelphia was fairly active also. Savannah and Boston showed a rise, but the gain in those areas amounted to less than a dozen jobs. Wilmington remained the same: slow. All other ports reported declines. The net result is that New York fell back to its normal pace after six weeks of 400-plus shipping. Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans and Houston all slowed up, too. The SIU ports handled a total of 197 payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit visits, a figure that likewise represented a big drop from the previous report. The 197-totaI covers 49 payoffs, 31 sign-ons and 117 in-transil visits. New York, New Orleans, Baltimore, Houston and Philadelphia In that order, accounted for almost two-thirds of the ship activity (See summary at right.) on the board with no takers in class A or class B in 12 of the 14 SIU ports. However, 66 percent of the total jobs shipped were filled by class A men, and the remaining 24 percent by class B. These propor­ tions actually mean an increase in the class A portion. ' At the end of the period, eight ports listed less t^an 100 men on the beach in all departhaents. These are Boston, Norfolk, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle. Five of these, including Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington and Seattle, have fiO or less class A men on hand. In addition, Norfolk has only 53, and Boston, 57. Seattle is very low with only 83 men on tap in both class A and class B. The following is the outlook port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Balti­ more: Fair; still has a large number of ships laid up . . . Norfolk: Slow .. Savannah: Quiet... Tampa: Fair .. . Mobile: Fair .,. New Orleans; Good . . . Houston: Still good . . . Wilmington; Slow . . . San Francisco: Fair . . . Seattle: Good. DECK DEPARTMEHT Registered CLASS A Fort Boston New York Philadelphia B' Baltimore. Norfolk. Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 17 4 10 3 90 27 43 20 21 4 11 6 41 5 27 9 8 -7 1 8 4 — 1 3 — 6 3 20 5 10 5 46 19 22 5 4 5 2 11 17 21 10 48 3 2 2 7 7 1 13 5 4 12 3 19 101 184 •67' 352I Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B • Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Ship Activity Pay Sl9i to Offs OMS Trans. TOTAL iostoa New Yo|fc.... If PMIaddphla.. 4 BaMaMra 4 NarfaHi '....• Sovaaaah ~ Taaipa — MoMla 7 NowOrlaaai.. 4 Laka Chariot.. >Hoaitoa .... 2 WilniaqtoB .. Saa Fraacitca. 2 Saaflla 8 TOTALS ... 49 '• 2 3 4 13 10 • t i 8 2 23 12 14 4 2 2 4 48 14 17 9 • , 8 11 32 If 17 4 4 10 31 117 197 13 1 1 1 — — 2 i — 1 —i Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 S ALL 1 1 2 3 AT.T. 1 3 ALL 1 Z 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL . 1 2 3 ALL 3 2 2 1 2 4 2 2 4 2 6 5 18 4 . 3 3 27 6 5 7 13 21 43 15 79 1 1 3 10 14 4 4 79 14 4 97 94 147 50 291 1 48 17 86 — — 5 — 5 3 13 1 3 4 1 1 13 4 1 18 15 22 10 47 — 2 2 2 2 7 11 6 12 6 24 4 5 9 _ 1 9 1 1 24 34 34 108 15 157 "s 16 88 57 — — ... 8 2 5 — 3 _ — 1 3 1; 3 1 4 6 16 4 26 " '7 18 1 — _ 1 — 1 1 — 3 —. 3 — ^ —— 1 3 1 4 8 2 11 14 2 4 — 1 1 2 2 1 — 3 1 2 3 3 3 6 3 5 8 1 1 2 — — 3 2 2 1 1 2 5 2 2 5 2 7 33 33 12 19 78 10 3 13 13 16 9 4 6 38 2 3 5 10, — 1 1 38 10 1 49 36 79 17 132 1 5 12 18 2 3 1 4 6 3 1 8 — 1 1 ! 8 1 9 2 8 3 1 .5 6 IS 3> — 10 2 12 3 13 3 .19 1 2 1 3 3 4 4' 19 26 25 37 9 10 8 71 19 —- — 2 1 1 2 2 4 — 1 2 3 1 1 3 2 2 4 9 4 9 10 — • , -5 28 5 — 4 — 7 3 4 3 13 — 3 2 5 1 1 13 5 1 19 11 20 1 82 2 — 3 8 — 2 2 7 3 4 7 17 2 3 3 8 4 2 6 17 8 6 81 5 7 12 — 1 1 7 34 38 79 67 117 49 1 233 5 21 ~39~ 65 — 11 10 21233 65 21 319 283 5171131 931 8 62 112 182 1 "I ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS S Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 AT.T. 1 1 Z 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL Boston................. 2 7 — 9 2 2 4 1 __ 1 1 1 2 New York...,...,..;.. 12 53 9 74 8 8 5 13 10 45 6 61 31 3 7 41 Philadelphia — 12 1 13 — — 2 5 4 2 3 12 — 1 3 4' Baltimore. 84 1 1 28 5 4 3 8 2 15 2 19 4 2 2 8 — — 1 __ ' Norfolk 1 — 1 2 3 — — 1 Savannah 3 1 . 4 1 2 3 — 3 8 1 — Tampa '— 4 — 4 2 — 2 — 1 1 Mobile 4 7 1 12 — 2 4 6 1 7 2 16 —. . _ New Orleans 6 23 2 31 — 6 8 14 3 14 8 25 1 . 4 5 10 Lake Charles 2 2 1 5 1 8 4 2 3 2 7 — — 3 8i Houston 9 2 6 20 1 11 5 13 1 27 — 19 1 1 2 Wilmington _ 2 — 3 — 2 _ 1 2 1 2 3 San Francisco 5 1 1 7.~ 6 2 8 2 2 1 5 2 3 5 Seattle — 8 1 9 — 10 4 5 1 14 — 13 2 15 1 7 34 174 25 233 4 51 39 TOTALS 94 28 122 28 178 i 38 20 28 86 1% — Fori 1 Registered • CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans,. Lake Charles.. Houston Wilmington... San Francisco. Seattle mim. Registered ClASS B 1 Shipped CLASS B Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 AT.T. A B C ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 2 8 Af.L 1 — 2 1 1 1 4 2 10 1 18 8 2 1 ,4 — 4 61 41 4 106 44 132 80 296 A 25 16 49 12 4 16 2 34 5 2 3 8 41 8 1 — 1 1 19 28 3 92 12 107 22 24 47 ..._ —* 1 10 2 9 4 13 2 18 _ _ 3 1 4 8 1 • 1 1 9 8 1 12 1 8 12 8 1 — 1 10 1 11 16 47 6 69 7 10 17 2 3 6 25 10 fi 40 17 64 5 86 1 7 9 17 3 1 — 1 11 • 7 18 1 4 8 U 4 14 4 4 2 8 8 19 29 10 24 3 87 4 8 5 17 3 3 3 11 2 16 3 1 4 5 5 10 6 14 2 4 3 22 7 3 2 5 15 7 5 7 1 27 1 2 2 9 4 15 11 26 178 86 26 290 109 479 70 658 16 96 83 198 • STEWARD DEPARTMENT • Shipped CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED 1 Registered 6n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 B C ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 2 3 AT.T. 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 -3 ALL A 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 4 3 3 10 1 3 5 3 3 3 3 3 9 9 17 2 2 3 3 •— 3 1 2 1 3 5 28 14 41 83 1 85 85 43 116 244 2 8 23 11 28 62 1 9 2 ll 13 62 10 13 2 81 -85 7 10 — 3 — 1 2 2 4 4 1 8 4 1 14 19 13 5 9 27 — 3 3 3 8 14 — 6 4 6 — — ' — 11 9 2 14 5 — 25 16 47 15 32 4 5 94 8 11 1 2 41 1 8 9' 4 46 1 6 — — _ 1 4 3 — 3 — 5 — 7 1 4 9 14 8 2 2 5 _ 3 3 8 5 1 1 — 10 — — 2 6 5 2 1 __ 1 2 8 1 3 1 _' f _ — 2 —2 3 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 — 3 2 8 5 — 8 1 18 _ 4 2 8 1 2 4 2 1 4 2 4 15 3 1 17 22 18 32 21 6 72 13 13 3 3 1 - I 13 24 5 24 14 -r— 16 80 50 38 5 67 110 — ' 2 18 8 S 29 13 8 13 1 14 13 15 7 4 18 29 20 — 8 3 3 2 — 2 1 6 —: _ 2 10 5 8 3 2 2 2 6 8 _ 2 8 10 8 11 29 — — 7 7 8 27 18 7 9 84 8 8 12 6 7 3 7 6 2 7 1 6 12 3 1 1 5 1 5 6 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 11 1 . 4 2 1 1 8 1 8 1 — ' — , — 10 3 '^ 3 1 5 9 — 3 —13 13 3 8 24 1 — 4 1 3 5 1 4 1 5 10 — 8. ' 3 11 3 3 3 9 — — 2 7 3 21 .4 1 1 6 — — 1 3 4 7 1 2 4 11 — 2 5 86 41 121 1 248 5 5 54 40 181 64 40 285 279 112 291 682 12 64 2 38 9 151 172 64 54 26 101 181 4 ^ 4 56 r • z mmmm ' SUMMARY Registered CLASS A fNGINE STEWAS^ QRANDTOTAIS GROUP ! 2 3 .^L 101 184 67 I 352 34 174 25 I 233 86 41 121 I 248 221 399 213 I 833 Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 8 ALL 7 34 38 4 51 . 39 5 54 90 131 16 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 J9 67 117 49 94 28 122 28 64 54 26 101 I 237 149 265 178 ALL I 233 I 178 r 181 1592 Shipped CLASS 8 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 23 ALL A B C ALL 1 12 8 ALL 1 21 233 65 21 319 283 517 131 931 11 10 5 21 ,39 85 38 20 28 "86 — 15 11 26178 86 26 290109 479.. 70 658 40!I81 64 40" 285 279 112"^ 682 2 38 64 — 4 4 56 28 59 I 87 592 215 87 i 894 671 1108 492 2271 47 45 123 215! GROUP 1^1 ALL 8 62112 m 16 96 83 195 12 9 151. 172 86. 167 :346 I 549 �Jaaaanr K,' 1959 I ,• /fi'' QUESTION: How did 1958 ihapo up for you? SEAFARERS LOG Faire Fiv» Defense Dep'f Hints At Subsidies For Roll-0ns / • - WASHINGTON—^In an effort to win support from the private shipping industry, the M. White, metsman: The past Vietw Doca, cooki Very good, year was one of the, best I've had had no sooner getten off a US Defense Department has altered its demands for roll-on, roll-off ships and is nov/ ready since I Joined the seven-month to accept such vessels that contain just one deck for roll-on operations with the rest of the SIU. The best trip when I ship designed for convention­ part of it was the landed another al cargo. Under the Department's pro­ vessels would have to be equiva­ fact that I worked berth. When posal, new vessels would con­ lent in size to the large C-4 or Ma­ Having received the cold tain athespecial the w|)ole year, shipping is good, deck below the riner-type ships. C-3s would not had good ship­ the year is good. shoulder from Industry In its pre­ weather deck with a 14-foot ceiling be satisfactory. mates, and made Things are going vious attempts to interest them in capable of handling not only The new vessels would presently the roll-on operations, the Defense good mobey. The well now. I'm on Department loaded truck trailers but other be employed to carry large stores hoping that the new year was also a swell ship, with modificationsis will types of military vehicles, such as of military cargo to Europe and meet with ap kind to my fami­ a top notch stew­ proval. Tacked on to the plan Is a jeeps and tanks. Moreover, the the Mediterranean area. ly, as all are well. ard, not to men­ hint that the Defense Department I hope the coming year matches it. tion the rest of the crew. I couldn't would provide subsidies out of deask for a better way to start 1959. iense funds it for the construction Leonard C. Eiis, AB: Very good. t » and operation of these vessels. I worked steady most of the year Leon Rysop. eook: I found 1958 This, in itself, would be some­ and outside of a was okay because shipping was what unusual, since it is the Mari­ little sickness good, and that's time Administration and not. the ' .which hit me the main thing; Defense Department that handles while in the next to good OT, subsidies. .P e r 81 a n Gulf, that is. My family Some US Libertys which were sold foreign in the years enjoyed good The 20-ship plan, offered to in­ did fine also, with immediately following the 1946 Ship Sales Act are now flying dustry representatives in closed health. I even no major prob­ sessions here, is a modification of the flags of Communist nations. About 15 vessels have been had fine luck lems. In short, the Department's original request purchased by Communist^" while hunting up nothing occurred for five complete roll-on roll-off China, Poland and Yugoslavia of $400,000. This reflects the pro­ In New • Hampduring the year vessels. The "semi" roll-on idea in the past year, and most of tection given to US tramp shipping s hi r e; recently, that would give is believed preferred by the De­ these are vessels originating in the in the form of the "50-50" law. bagging a deer .and a bear. All in me much cause partment since it offers greater United States. •alL It was a good year and I for complaint. American Libertys have access to flexibility and is expected to prove couldn't ask for much better. This situation has developed farm surplus and foreign aid more attractive to the shipowners. because, the large numbers of cargoes, while the greater number i if ' if % if X Because the mUitary, cargo car­ Libertys sold foreign right after of foreign-flag Libertys find the John: H. Hunt, AB: I would say ~ Louis Kemp, waiter: It was a ried aboard roll-ons is stored in World War II- were not restricted pickings thin in the 50 percent of that the' past year was all that 'very good year for me as I worked huge wheeled truck trailers, there in any way as to future sales. Con­ cargoes that they can bid on. could be asked 11 out of 12 The low prices and lack of buy­ is no means of stacking the cargo sequently, as freely-transferable for. I had no months, one of trouble getting and consequently a good deal of ships, they can be sold off any­ ers for Libertys and older ships is the main factors. berths and there space in the holds is wasted. where in the world. During the reflected in an active iship-scrapPersonally I was plenty of Shipowners have always considered Korean War, restrictions were im­ ping market. The Maritime Ad­ found it satisfac­ overtime. The this operation economically un­ posed on such ship sales barring a ministration is in the process of tory in all re­ foreign or domestic buyer from selling 100 Government - owned union made fine sound. spects excluding A compromise solution offered transferring a ship to another Libertys for scrap, most of them progress during the short stay I by industry under which wheels country without the approval of going at the minimum $70,000 the year with our had in the hospi­ price, and similar scrapping of would be removed from, the trail­ the Maritime Administration. benefits and con­ tal getting my Libertys is going on ovei-seas. ers to permit more compact stow­ tract gains. I Ironically enough, the so-called nose fixed. But age was rejected by the Govern­ "free-transfer" ships. command a that was not a major operation and just hope: we do as well in 1959, ment. if not better. premium price in the second-hand didn't hinder me much. ship market because their potential market is that much greater. In addition, the Red Chinese have been paying premium prices to ob­ tain shipping. Over-all though, the prices of from appealing from the refusal NLRB decision in case number 2(Continued from page 3) used ships dropped sharply in 1958 CC-448. [Robin Line-Mooce Mcof the regional director of the sec­ tinue appeals from court decisfons because of the slump in shipping. and NLRB findings concerning ond region NLRB to issue a com­ Cormack—Ed.] The Board of Trustees of the A "freely-transferable" Liberty 4. NMU and SIU shall establish that went for about $600,000 at the Seafarers Welfare Plan has recom­ representation on Robin Line ships. plaint on the charges filed by NMU a joint committee with the object beginning of the year was worth mended the extension of the Plan's At present, the SIU represents with respect thereto. crews on seven ships of the Robin 3. NMU agrees to withdraw and ef resolving all current and future only $325,000 at the year's end, free eyeglass benefits to include discontinue Its appeals now pend­ issues and disputes as may affect while T-2s in the same category Philadelphia and Houston. Line fleet. The committee to be set up un­ ing 111 the US Court of Appeals both unions. Such committee shall declined from $1 million to $700,Welfare Plan representatives are der the agreement will serve <2nd circuit) from the decision ef meet upon call from either union. 000 v/ith no takers at the present surveying these .ports with an eye as a clearing house to discuse Judge Sidney Sugarman, Civil The committee shall make its own asking price. for an appropriate facility. As soon and resolve other matters that number (128-100), and from the rules of procedure. Oddly enough, American - flag as one is found Seafarers in the might arise and that might possibly Libertys are bringing higher prices two cities will be receiving this become Items of dispute between than their foreign counterparts, benefit. Mail Call On Jeff City the two organizations. with asking prices in the vicinity The Welfare Plan's program for Months Of Talks free eye examinations and for free eyeglasses went into effect June 1, Signing of the agreement was an 1958, in New York. Baltimore, New outgrowth of some months of disOrleans and Mobile. Six-month . cussions, as the joint statement in­ figures show that 1627 Seafarers dicated, as well as the successful have received free treatment and cooperation of the NMU and SIU 1611 pairs of glasses given out. on the protest demonstrations Eligibility requirements are the against the' runaway flags. That MONTREAL — Hal Banks has same as for most other welfare cooperation provided ample evi­ been elected to a two-year term as benefits; discharges showing one dence that the two unions could secretary - treasurer of the SIU day's seatime in the previous 180 work together on matfbrs of mu­ Canadian District. Running unop­ days and 90 days in the previous tual interest for the benefit of both posed, Banks received 4,536 votes, calendar year. their memberships. the largest number for any one The text ofHhe agreement is as candidate. follows: Norm Cunningham and Les Mc­ 1. SIU agrees to withdraw all Laughlin were elected to the posts unfair labor charges and the con­ of assistant secretary - treasurers. tempt application against Ameri­ Both ran unopposed. can Coal Shipping and to abandon Port agents chosen were: R. its efforts with respect to the or­ Heinekey, (Vancouver); W. Glas­ ganisation of the unlicensed sea­ gow, (Fort William); P. Gayne men employed by ACS. It also (Thorold); M. Davidson (Toronto); agrees to refrain from filing ex­ R. Doucet (Quebec); and S. Devine ceptions to the trial examiner's in­ (Halifax). termediate report In NLRB case " The following were elected pa­ number 2-CA-5169. trolmen; M. Sheehan (Montreal); and D. MacKinpon (Vancouver); J. 2. NMU agrees to Trithdraw all Royce (Fort William); and H. Caunfair labor charges against Amer­ hill (Thorold); R. Power (Toronto); ican Banner Line, Inc. and SIU, R. Turcotte (Quebec). and to abandon Its efforts with re­ picking up their mail after ship pulled into Brooklyn Army base A total of 22 men ran for 18 spect to the organization of the 0re 11 to r| Seofaren.W* Walker, baker; W. Slater, pantryman unlicensed seamen employed by official posts in the biennial elec­ ABL. It also agrees to refrain tions. and W. Mitchell, oiler, bf SlU-manned Jeffeirson City Victory. Some Ex-US Libertys Now Flying Red Flags i 7...' 1 ' V I i, • . More Ports To Get SIU Optical Aid SIU, NMU Agree To End Dispute Canada SIU Elects Banks �• f.-- ••" "-r.•• --••*•", -: •• • SEAFARERS fan Sx Jtmiurj 16. mt LOG Foreign Oil In Squeeze; US Tankers May Gain The "good old days" of plush returns'from foreign oil are still around for the big interna­ tional oil companies, but they may never be quite the same again. One result of the changes may be a change in t [le pattern of oil traffic which would have a bearing on USflag tanker operation. The three most recent de­ from the Gulf. The latter were in a position to In addition, a complete take-over retaliate against Onassis in the velopments which undoubted­ ly made for an uneasy chill in oil of Iraq by the Communists would event he tried to cut them out of company headquarters were as fol­ have repercussions in neighboring the oil transportation field, since for practical purposes, their char­ Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. lows: The Arab League plans for ters are what keep him and other • Venezuela imposed a new tax "Fresh baked dolphin with lem­ to steward departments on the pattern on foreign oil companies building Arab tankers are not new. independents in business. on sauce" is the new delicacy be­ Seatrain Texas, Ames Victory, Na­ which for the first time broke the This time, the League has organ­ ing served on the Sword Knot tional Liberty, Rebecca, Alcoa traditional "50-50" profit split for­ ized an Arab Petroleum Congress lately, reports ship's reporter John Runner, Seafair, Seatrain Savan­ mula between the nil operator and which announces it will build the Skipper's Letters tankers to "put an end to the world the foreign country. Drews, and the crew finds it de­ nah and the Losmar. Do Not Count . The oil-rich nation of Iraq monopoly in transportation of Mid­ licious. Thanks were extended to It's a good crew manning the < It has been called to the at­ "Slim" (Jack Holt), the ship's ang­ Pacificus according to steward has shown an alarming, but steady dle East oil." tention of headquarters ' that Cut Tanker Profits ler, and Coy Hendricks, the ves- George Seeberger. "This has been drift into the Communist orbit The transportation of the oil is some skippers have been claim­ ael's cook, for this treat, Drews a wonderful trip with an excep­ which would , have drastic conse­ said. tional crew," Seeberger said. "The quences throughout the Middle at present controlled by American, ing that they have "clarifica­ British, French and Dutch oil com­ tions" on various sections of the Votes of thanks were also voted best bunch I've sailed with in a East. The Arab League, organiza­ panies. Since most of the ships on standard agreement in the form long time." tion of Arab states in the area, is this run are either owned by these of a letter from the Union or ^ t planning construction of an Arab companies under the runaway some other communication. The only official clarifications It was just the luck of the draw tanker fleet. flags, or are on long-term charters are those which have been ap­ that kept Seafarer Frank Coggins These developments would tend from the independent operators from paying off the Northwestern to reduce or eliminate profit oper­ such as Onassis, Nlarchos and Lud- proved by the Joint Union-em­ Victory last month, according to ations for the international oil wig, any Arab tanker - building ployer clarifications committee ship's reporter J. companies. Conversely they could plans would cut heavily into the and have been printed up as L. O'Rourke. stimulate production of oil at home lush profits made carrying Middle such as clarifications to the con­ tract. All other so-caUed "clari­ Wanting to get in the United States. Any such Eastern oil. BALTIMORE—Rumors continue fications" have no contract sta­ off the ship, Cog­ Previous efforts by Arab coun­ trend would inevitably be followed to circulate about when the 13 gins decided to by a rise in the American-flag tries to obtain their own tanker tus whatsoever. ships laid up here will sign on As previously reported, the raffle off a large tanker fleet. fleets have been stymied by the clarifications crews, but in the meantime ship­ is cur­ short-wave radio international oil companies. At one rently in the committee Breaks Pattern ping remains slow. process of rewrit­ because it was The Venezuelan tax Increase, time, Onassis announced he would Port agent Earl Sbeppard re­ too bulky to car­ while not expected to disrupt the operate tankers on behalf of the ing and condensing the existing ported a total of six vessels paying clarifications, but until official ry it around. normal flow of oil from Venezuela Saudi Arabian government, but notice is received from the Un­ off, three signing on and eight in As it turned to the United States, could have this plan, whether or not it was Coggins transit diu-ing the last period. The out the Seafarer two long-run consequences. Since ever seriously considered, folded ion all ships are to proceed on following paid off: Calmar and who won it didn't relish packing it is the first time the 50-50 divi­ under the outcry raised by the oil the basis of the existing docu­ Yorkmar (Calmar); Emilia (Ball); ments. Steel Chemist (Isthmian); Marore it either and offered it for sale. A sion of profits has been broken companies. complicated transaction was com­ between a producing country and (Marven); and the Royal Oak pleted with still another crew- companies already in production, (Cities Service), member and all seemed settled. it might lead other oil-rich coun­ The Marore (Marven); Royal Oak (Cities Service); and the Calmar However, O'Rourke reported, in tries like Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, subsequent friendly game of Kuwait and Indonesia to break the (Calmar) signed on crews. chance, Coggins wound up winning pattern also. That, in turn, could In transit were the Alcoa Runner the radio back again. He's staying lead the oil companies to switch and Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa); Steel aboard for another trip now be­ part of their drilling and explora­ Designer and Steel Vendor (Isth­ cause he doesn't want to tote that tion .to the US and Canada. mian); Calmar and Yorkmar (Cal­ a 'There have been some conces­ mar); Robin Kirk (Robin); and the big radio all the way down to Mo­ bile. Whalever you need, in work or dress sions signed which granted the Valiant Faith. government involved more than 50 Sheppard reports that the face­ gear, your SlU Sea Chest has it. Get top ; percent, but they were exploratory lifting of the Baltimore hall is quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ concessions and not in long-estab­ progressing smoothly and that the ing at your Union-owned ond ' Union- ' lished production centers. hiring hall is already sporting a new coat of paint. Far more serious are the pos­ operoled Sea Chest store. The men, the «gent reminds, are sible consequences of a Communist advised to check their health clinic take-over in Iraq. That country, Sport Cools cards and apply for a new one if once the staunchest ally of the Slacks they have run over their year's West in the oil-rlcb Middle East, Dress Shoes limitation. If so, they should see now has a distinct pro-Russian ori­ the dispatcher for another appoint­ Work Shoes entation. Communist sympathizers WASHINGTON — A code of ment.. Socks ethics aimed at eliminating behind- are in key posts in the Government. Iraq produces about 255 million Dungarees the-scenes influence in Govern­ barrels of oil a year and is the Frisko Jeens ment affairs, has been recommend­ CPO Shirts ed for Congressional legislation chief supplier of - oil to Western Europe. If the Communists were to Dress Shirts by a House subcommittee. cut off Iraqi oil it would mean a Sport Shirts Noting that some Federal agen­ replay of what happened after the Bells . * " cies have been lax in setting up a Suez War in 1956 when ^ every strict code of ethical practices for available US tanker was pressed Khakis i-their members, the report suggest­ into service to carry oil to Europe Ties ed that laws be established pro­ Sweat Shirts viding for civil and criminal penal­ T-Shirts (Continued from page 2) ties to be invoked against any one Shorts before they were able to disen­ involved in unethical backstage Briefs tangle themselves. The Sandcap­ politics. Swim Trunks tain made her way into berth under The code would apply to all of­ her own power and then went into ficials and employees in the execu­ Sweaters a shipyard for inspection. Sou'westers tive branch and to persons doing The Wolverine State went business SAN FRANCISCO—Two vessels Raingear with the Government, but aground following the collision and paid off, two signed on and two Caps conspicuou"'" omits Congressmen was stuck for an hour and a half were in-transits as the shipping themselves. New York Senator Writing Materials before two tugs pulled her free. here began to lean towards the Keating (Rep., NY) termed such Toiletries Both ships were off 69th Street, slow side. Paying off were the omission "discriminatory favorit­ Steel Electric Shavers Brooklyn, at the time. Advocate (Isthmian) and the Radios In the other collision, a barge ism," said it was tantamount to a Maiden Creek (Waterman). broke away from her tow under "double standard of morality in Television The Steel Advocate quickly the heavy winds and rammed into the Government,?' and warned, signed on a crew along with the Jewelry a commuter-packed Staten Island "We cannot afford to take a holier- Choctaw (Waterman). Cameras ferry, injuring some 2(1 passengerg. than-thou attitude," Isthmian's Steel Architect and luggage The ferry, the Tompkinsville, was The proposed code would pro­ Calmar's Flomar were in transit. eanylng 1,800 commuters when the vide for dismissal of Government Port agont Marty Breithoff re•ollisipn occurred. The Tompkins­ employees and cancellation of Gov­ : )ort8 that oldtimera on the beach ville limped into Staten Island ernment loans, contracts, grants include T. M. Moriarty, W. Bauae, where 16 of the passengers were and permits for violation of its J. W. Carlew, B. Gapge, and provislcms. hospitalized for treatment, . Giliik«i. SlU SHIPS AT SEA Bait. Story: Idle Ships Your (Sear... for ship ... for shore •,-f- Study Gov't Ethics Code In Congress Sandcaptain Damaged In NY Collision Sf On Dull Side Again m SEA CHEST -•' r.l �nurr 19, ItSf SEAFARERS laC Page 8erem Ban '50-50' On Runaways - Pelly YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying Bv Sidney Margoliua WASHINGTON—Continuing his fight in Congress against runaway shipping, Rep. Thomas Pelly has introduced a pro­ posal which could effectively bar runaways from handling 1959 Cars: Costlierp But More Subdued any "50-50" cargoes and also4-— — with us car manufacturers chastened by last year's sales flop, the Now US flag design, which carry out the original intent device of documenting a vessel becomes official July 4, 1959, 1090 cars are generally more subdued In horsepower, in some cases of Congress in passing the under some foreign flag. adds star for Alaska as 49th In appearance too, but not in price. They're bigger thah ever and "50-50" law. Although a tax on these Ameri­ state. they cost more than ever. The manufacturers still don't realize that For all practical purposes. Fed­ can-owned vessels would repre­ eral agencies handling movement sent a sizable contribution toward their ever-increasing prices have pushed many wage-earners out of of "5()-50" cargoes have so far in­ the country's tax needs, the com­ the new-car market. They still hope they can overcome the price terpreted the law to mean that mittee felt it would involve "seri­ problem by trying different model changes, making cars bigger and American ships are entitied to ous problems." Its contention was putting on a "hard sell." carry only half of the shipments. that the runaway-flag companies Actually, Rep. Pelly points out, the are genuine "foreign" corporations. But the Big Three popular-price sixes have gone up an average law was designed to assure US-fiag Pelly countered with the view that of gl44 again this year, an increase of 6.7 per cent. The average list vessels of at least half of this ton- "these foreign-flag operations are price of the Big Three sixes now is $2,284 compared to $1,613 in conducted under the device of age. 1051, Ml Increase of 42 per cent. While the factories have raised His latest proposal would limit wholly-owned subsidiaries." prices constantly—almost seven per cent each year since 1055'— This was precisely the case, for the carriage of "50-50" cargoes ex­ dealers have had to take the brunt of holding down actual selung clusively to American ships and to example, with the Liberian-flag Florida, on which the SIU won prices by paring their own profit margins. WASHINGTON-rNo immediate vessels of the nation receiving the SS bargaining rights in a National US Government-financed ship­ change in Federal regulation of Basic Equipment Ups Price Board election last May. Alaskan shipping is expected now ments. Vessels of "third party" Labor Add to the average Ust price of $2,284, such basic equipment as that Alaska has formally entered nations would be excluded. Up The NLRB sustained the SIU until now, the runaways, primar­ claim that the foreign "subsidi­ heater (average price, $58); radio ($65); oil filter ($7.60), plus typical the union as the 49th state. aries" established by P&O Steam­ The statehood act passed by Con­ ily Liberian-flag ships, have been ship were set up solely to mask transportation of $35 to Cleveland moving the balance of these ship­ and $147 to the West Coast. Thus gress last year specified that the the true American ownership and the price of a standard-transmis­ Federal Maritime Board's regula­ ments since^ nations like India, operation of the former Americanwhich receive large amounts of sion six-cylinder sedan becomes tion over Alaskan commerce since flag cruise shid. $2,450 to $2,560, depending on 1916 would continue as is. The "50-50" assistance; have few ships of their own. where you live. Deduct the typical Board is now conducting a "fur­ US-fiag supporters see the Pelly discount of $250 (if you don't get ther review" to determine whether a corresponding over-allowance on any unexpected problems are crop­ proposal as a means of giving a your old car), and you can expect ping up. Formal recognition of big lift to US-flag shipping. In to pay a cash price of $2,200 to Alaskan as a state is expected to cases where the nation for which $2,300 for one of the popular sixes mean ever-growing opportunities the cargo is destined cannot supply for US-flag shipping on the West ships at fair and reasonable rates, this year. movement of the cargo would re­ The increasingly-popular Ram­ Coast. Alaska was formerly admitted vert to American ships. This bler has gone up less this year would effectively shut out the run­ MOBILE—Fifteen degree tem­ than the Big Three. Rambler and into the union on January 3, at aways from carrying these ship­ peratures blowing in here from which time the design for a new th'e-^ew compact-size Studebaker up north and a slow shipping pic­ Lark now have a price edge of 49-star American flag was revealed. ments. Meanwhile, an earlier proposal ture have kept most of the Sea­ $300-$400 on the Big Three. While The new design does not become farers here indoors during the past the Big Three have increased in official until July 4. It is apparent­ by the Washington Congressman period, according to Cal Tanner, that the Government put the same ly arranged for the easy addition length again this year, from two port agent. tax bite on American-owned run­ of still another star in the event to six inches, both Rambler and Seven ships called into port for Studebaker Lark now offer buy­ statehood is also approved for Ha- away vessels as on American-flag payoffs, those being the Claiborne, ships drew a cold reception from waU. ers a compact alternative to the The 13 red-and-white stripes re­ the House Ways and Means Com­ Young America and Monarch of small European cars, which gained In sales last year while US makes were sinking. Jiote that the big main as they were, but the ar­ mittee, the tax-writing branch of the Seas (Waterman); Alcoa Cor­ difference between the compact US models and the full-size US cars rangement of the 49 stars has been the Congress. In fact, the com­ sair, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Roamer is more in overall length than in actual- wheel base. The Big Three staggered. The first, third, fifth and mittee suggested that if the run­ and the Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa). simply have more overhang. Even Ford, which last year had a 202- seventh rows of stars start at the away problem is to be handled by Two vessels, the Yoqng America inch model, now has dropped it and offers only a 208-inch body in outside edge of the blue field. The Congress at all, it should be done (Waterman) and the Del Campo second, fourth and sixth rows are through some means other than (Mississippi), were in transit. all price classes. ^ Eleven ships are due in the com­ The various Ramblers and the Liujc now are significant competitors slightly indented at the outer edge taxation. Rep. Pelly had urged a study of ing two weeks. to the imported cars. The popular Volkswagen sells for $1,545 at the and protrude beyond the oddTanner reports that they didnt port of entry, while the Renault Dauphine, which has been overhaul­ numbered rows at the inside edge the tax '^opholes which allow of the field. need the air conditioning in the American-owned vessels to transfer ing Volkswagen in popularity, costs $1,645. But it is hard to get Chosen from among 2,000 design to runaway flags and avoid US Union hall lately. The unusually discounts on the imported cars. The new compact US cars can be bought in a range of $1,700 to $1,900 after discounts, not including suggestions submitted to a special taxes, while still competing with low temperatures have made pool, commission, the new design was American-flag ships. "It only television, and simple relaxation FOB charges. put into production by manufac­ seems fair," Pelly said, "that all the order of the day. The compact US cars provide more power and room than t^e turers a few hours after it was US steamship operators, tax-wise, A new combination dispatch and small Imports, but not as much gas-saving. disclosed. It is the first new version should be on an equal basis." No welfare counter has been set up Horsepower On Downgrade Now of the "Stars-and-Stripes" since American shipowner, he contend­ on the second deck of the hall to 1912 when Arizdna and New Mex­ ed, should be able to escape pay­ improve service for the member­ One benefit this year is that the l/S makers have reduced horse­ ico were admitted to the union. ing his fair share of taxes by the ship. The booth is a cashier type power and compression ratio slightly, thus reversing the higherset-up with one window being horsepower trend. This is an attempt to answer the complaint of used for registration and dues, and high operating costs, and to make it possible to operate at least a the other for vacation applications six-cylinder car on regular-grade gas. The gas-saving, however, will and welfare items. not be significant, especially since the manufacturers at the same The New Year's dinner here, time have increased the size of the cars. which brought a large turnout of New cars in the showrooms this year must be labeled with the Seafarers their families, was manufacturer's suggested selling price for the car itself and each SIU members who were PhUippine nationals dtirmg the highlightedand by jowls and blackaccessory installed by the factory. This helps you avoid the fornler Second World War can apply for possible compensation if: eye peas, plushog the conventional practice of many dealers, of exaggerating the list price or padding t) they were taken prisoner by Japanese forces while serving holiday menu. charges for accessories, and then offering what seems like a big dis­ vvith the US, 2) they were cap-^ count or trade-in allowance. tured by the Japanese while But some dealers are trying to fool buyers into believing that the in the Philippines, or 3) they label price is an official price. The trade publication Automotive' were next of kin to deceased pris­ News reports dealers are hahging on to the suggested list prices. oners of war. Benefits have been A Los Angeles dedler says: "This new sticker looks like a legal docu­ made available through the Phil­ ment. The prospect believes it." Another speaker at a trade conven­ ippines Red Cross through a pro­ tion said the Government now controls the price. Even Sen. Mike vision of the recent peace treaty Monroney, who sponsored the new label law, has praised it as an concluded between Japan and the Influence toward establishing fixed prices. Philippines. Don't be fooled into believing the label price is an official fixed Claims forms are available at the price. It is only, a "list price" or "factory-suggested price." The New York Chapter of the Ameri­ dealer still can sell at any price he wants. Many still give discounts, can Red Cross at Lexington Ave. most typically 10 per cent, this reporter has found. and 38th St.,and should be filed The guide to car prices. Car Fax, this year lists not only the sug­ by March 15 to be eligible for gested retail prices of all US and imported cars and accessories, but benefits. also their wholesale cost so you can see just how much room you Applicants are requested to have for bargaining with the dealer. The guide also lists transporta­ bring with them a certified or tion costs to various cities and costs of all optional extras whether photostatic copy of their discharge Installed by the factory or by the dealer himself, so you won't be certificates or POW certificates. If fooled by inflated charges for dealer-installed equipment. (Car Fax neither is available, citizenship costs $1.75 at newsstands or can be ordered for $2 from the Car Fax papers or other official documents H. Fifth Ave., New %qrkjq., |g;ejv, Xpyk.}'.......... i.. - X Alaska Ship Rules Stay Unchanged r Yankee Air Chills Mobile Filipinos Can File Claims For POVi Pay By Japan PORTO'CAU 675'-.4^.A'<ffiMar -12/6 e..t!M3iUOeE �SEAFARERS Pace ElcM January U> 19S9 LOG Red Trade Drive Gains As West Eases Embargo Lk. Charles Shipping Up; 11Vessels In A new contract agreement be­ decision of the licensed officers to tween the SaUors Union of the affiliate with the SIU. Pacific and Standard Oil of Califor­ Russia's concentrated drive to ease trade barriers between 4. t t nia (Calif. Shipping) provides wage East and West is meeting with some degree of success in the Carl Born, 65, and Kenneth Moincreases of up to $30 a month, United States and Great Britain. The Soviets recently con­ hourly increases of 9-15 cents on rine, 63, have recently gone into cluded a deal purchasing 20,-^ ' retirement from the Sailors Un­ overtime rates and 5 cents on pen­ LAKE CHARLES—Labor in this alty rates, an additional week's ion of the Pacific. After 51 years, 000 tons of sheet steel from ments and nuclear apparatus from port is patiently awaiting the out­ vacation, and boosts in room, meal, Bori/intends to take it easy, devot­ Republic Steel while Eiigland the embargo list In an effort to ing his time to his hobby of orna­ has relaxed its embargo on many step up trade with the East. ; come of a meeting between the linen and traveling allowances. mental square-knotting. Morine, items formerly barred to Commu­ Amalgamated Meat Cutters, AFLArguing that many items on the ^ ^ X. with 46 years of sailing imder his nist trade. ClO. and the National Labor Rela­ list had been openly demonstrated tions. Board, port agent Leroy Charges of "theft" against John belt, plans to take in the sights The steel transaction, made by the Red nations at the recent Clarke reports. The meeting was Wood and Peter Scragg of the Li­ around the countryside. through a New York import-export Atoms For Peace Conference in held over the union's port-wide or­ censed Division of the SIU Cana­ concern, is the first large shipment Geneva, Britain added cyclotrons, ganizing campaign. of steel from the US to the Soviet radiation detection instruments, ac­ dian District were dismissed by A Matson ship, the Lurline,, be­ Union in several years. Presum­ celeration tubes and other instru­ The butchers union called off Montreal Judge almost -as soon as its pickets around these unorgan­ he saw them. In his politest terms came the line's second vessel since ably to be used in the production ments to the list. ized store? after their owners h€ said, "Greaves (the accuser) the early 1930's to head north of automobile bodies, the sheet Vacuum pump manufacturers, in agreed not to interfere with their acted too hastily." The "theft when it pulled into Seattle amid a steel was shipped via Halifax, particular, are calling for more lib­ After employees' choice of union repre­ charges were an outgrowth of the Jiuge public reception. eral trade laws, noting that they :. throwing open its deck to Seattle Nova Scotia. sentation. The owners had previ­ One of the conditions .of the sale have a huge potential market In residents for a first hand look-see, ously obtained an the LurUne, with its SIU Paeifie was that the New York concern C^ina. injunction limit­ District ci-ew, steamed towards agree to buy 80,000 tons of highing the number Honolulu with 700 passengers grade metallurgical steel chrome of pickets, but ore from Russia. The chrome, aboard. the union agreed which along with the steel lyas if if if to call them off sold at world market prices, can entirely once An increase in the hospital com­ be used in making stainless and they got the own­ fort benefit from $1 to $1.50 a day specialty steels and high-tempera­ ers' assurances has been voted by trustees of the ture alloys. that they would Marine Cooks and Stewkrda secu­ Other non-strategic goods COLUMBUS — The Ohio branch rity funds: Death benefits were shipped to Russia during 1958 in­ Magnan ^ ' an NLRB elec­ of the National Association of also expanded to include nieces cluded rubber, electrical machi­ SAN FRANCISCO — American tion in the future. Manufacturers and the Ohio Cham­ and nephews by marriage, step­ nery, prihting presses, agricultural President Lines, once reported la Although the state elections have ber of Commerce have been un­ children and stej^parents. machinery, automobiles, trucks, the market for Hawaiian Textron's Just ended, many members herC masked as the prime backers of passenger liner, the Leilani, has busses and scientific supplies. 4 t ft have reported a step-up in cam­ "Right to work" despite an attempt discarded plans for purchasing the While the US has maintained a paigning among the city's unions to camouflage loans made to antiThe historic 10,200-mile trip into tight bah on all trade with Ried vessel. according to the "Pacific by the local political aspirants. labor forces in the last election. the Canadian Arctic by the deep- China and has done only slight Shipper," a West Coast shipping Many of these politicians are try­ The financial campaign report of water tug Arctic Rover has rais^ business with the Eastern Euro­ publication. George Killion, presi­ ing to sound out labor here to see 'work" supporters revealed that many an eyebrow up in Can­ pean bloc, England has freed a dent of APL, told the magadne . if they can swing their support in the NAM loan of $39l!,500 and the ada. Upon starting its four-month wide raiigt of scientific instru- that the company changed its plans future elections. because it believed the vessel was Chamber loan of $261,000 were cruise last July, experts predicted Shipping for the port was very more like gifts than they' were the Rover, manned by the SIU "not suitable" for their needs/ good over the past two weeks. Al­ loans. Both groups had pledged Canadian District, would never The future of the Leilani is in Notify Union though many of the men are stick­ their surplus bonds to "guarantee" beat the winter freeze and would doubt as Hawaiian Textron, after ing close to the hall now that the the loans, just in casei they would be tied up in ice until spring. Not Abouf Sick Mfen annoimcing plans to turn the vessel holidays are over, the dispatcher not be returned, which, of course, only did the vessel make it but Ship's delegates are urged to back to the Maritime Administra­ reports that he was hard put to they never were. The Chamber, in she made it In record time, suc­ notify jthe Union immediately tion, failed to make a mortgage fili some Openings. fact, is writting the loan off as a cessfully unloading 2,000. tons of when a shipmate is taken off payment due last week and laid off Caiiing into this area over the "bad debt." cargo at 13 different ports en route. the vessel in any port because the ship's crew and their passenger past two weeks were the Cbiwawa, Attempting to remain behind of Illness or Injury. Delegates office personneL Cantigny, CS Norfolk, Winter Hill, The only other company showing With only a six-week portrait should not wait untU they send Bradford Island, Royal Oak, CS the scenes, the NAM made its loan Miami, Bents Fort, CS Baltimore, through the Huntington National painting course under hia belt. in the ship's minutes but should any interest in purchasing tlia . Council Grove (Cities Service) and Bank of Columbus. It was only Marine Cooks and .Stewards mem­ handle the matter in a separate Leilani, the "Shipper" reported, . through threat of state action that ber Victor Wigington is producing communication, so that the Un­ was American Banner Line, owner the Mermaid (Metro). this was disclosed. some mighty impressive results. ion can determine in what man­ of the US's only all tourist passen­ The membership in this port ger ship, the Atlantic. Although Ironically, it was these same In less than a year he has sold over ner it can aid the brother. was deeply saddened by the death It would also be helpful if unable to purchase the vessel once of Brother Cyril Magnan in St. groups that protested agai^t or­ a dozen paintings; four of which Patrick's Hospital here last week. ganized labor's contributions in the hang in Tiki Bob's, a San Fran­ the full name, rating and book before, the magazine said. Banner Brother Magnan was in the hospi­ statewide referendum on the issue. cisco restaurant. Wigington paints number was sent in. Address Line is reported still considering tal recovering from a broken pelvis The outcome in the Ohio elections on a black velvet surface, prefer-> these notifications to Welfare the possibility of using the Leilani in its New York to Europe pas­ suffered while on the Eagle Trans­ was a sound trouncing for propo­ ring the native South Sea Tdhi- Services at headquarters. senger service. tians as his subjects. porter, when he had a heart attack. nents of "Right to work." NAM Cash Aided Ohio 'Right' Drive iif;:- • ' ' ji APL Won't Buy Leilani The cbristncted nature of shipboorjd living often mokes for hazords overhead as well as underfoot. Taller crewy . ' members particularly often find it difficult to avoid light­ ing fixtures, projecting lines and other ob ects fixed to . the overhead, n situations of this kind, it is sometime$ pos­ sible to eliminate the^ hazard by relocating fixtures and lines. Such steps are obvi­ ously most desirable. Where they are not practicable, warning signs should be posted and crewmembers have to exercise extra caution to avoid painful head injuries. To sum up, move the hazards where they can be moved. W![ie^<|lbey :can't, keep a sharp eye on the overhead. Watch Those Overheads I .' ^' .'•i . ' - ;A| :,v • - h,- • yTiy,* J : �Junurjr II. 19M SEAFAkERS Family Reunion LOG Pace Nine NY Gets Taste Of Runaway NEW YORK—Another runaway-flag vessel, the Valiant Faith, transferred back to American registry and took on a crew of Seafarers last week. Bill Hall, assistant secretarytreasurer reports. This was the first American crew to man the ship since she transferred to the Liberian flag more than • five years ago. wanted to get home died down. train); Rebecca (Intercontinental); Patrolmen signing the ship The majority of those brothers who Winter Hill, CS Norfolk, CS, Miami on found conditions aboard the wanted to spend Christmas an.-l (Cities Service); Elizabeth, Suzanne Valiant Faith were the poorest con New Year's with their families got (Bull) and the Robin Trent (Robin). Signing on during the period ceivable. The messrooms had never off their- ships during the prior been sougeed and had not seen a period and only a few late arrivals were the Alcoa Puritan, Alcoa coat of paint in a long time. In got off during the last two weeks. Runner, Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa); CS addition the company had taken As it was. Hail said, 21 berths were Miami (Cities Service); Robin nearly all of the lockers out of the filled by class C cards which in­ Trent (Robin); Kathryn, Evelyn unlicensed foc'sles and left the dicates that any class A or B man (Bull); Fairland, Beauregard (Pan- . foreign crews to shift for them who wanted to ship out, could have Atlantic); Rebecca Intercontinen­ selves. Two of the foc'sles, the taken a job during the past period. tal); Topa Topa (Waterman); Steel bosun's and the night cook's, were There were 45 vessels calling Voyager (Isthmiwi) and the Valiant into the area during the past two Faith (Ocean Carriers). used for storerooms. In transit were the Alcoa Planter Some of the necessary repairs weeks. Nineteen ships paid off, 13 (Alcoa); Cahnar, Portmar (Calmar); were completed before the vessel signed on and 13 were in transit. The vessels paying off were the Gateway City (Pan-Atlantic); CS sailed with a cargo commitment with agreement reached with the Topa Topa (Waterman); Steri Norfolk (Cities Service); Kathryn company to bring the ship up to Voyager (Isthmian); Fairland, (Bull); Jean LaFitte (Water­ SlU standards before she s'gns on Beauregard, Raphael S e m m e -s. man); Mankato Victory (Vic­ Azalea City, Bienville (Pan-Atlan­ tory Carriers); Steel Designer, again. tic); Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Puritan, Steel Vendor (Isthmian) and the (Subsequently in Norfolk the ship Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa); Seatrain Seatrains New Jersey and TeXas ran hard aground at Town Point Srvanhah, Seatrain Georgia (Sea- (Seatrain). Wharf and was stuck there for a Horn* after trip en the Yaka, steward Wong Kong brought the day despite attempts by a Coast family around for a visit to SlU headquarters while he picked Guard cutter to pull her free up his SlU vacation check. Steven Wong, 4 (center), David, 5, Private tugs finally refloated the and Mrs. Wong all seem pleased to have dad home for a spell. vessel the following day.) As the weather reports have in­ dicated, the whole East Coast was hit by a cold snap during the past Acting on a resolution submitted poultiT sold this year will be Fed­ weeks. It got so cold that. the by the executive board ' of the erally inspected, as compared with Cities. Service tanker Winter Hill Jewelry Workers' Union, AFL-CIO less than one-third which was in­ resembled an iceberg more than President George Meany appointed spected under the voluntary proa tanker when she pulled into Charles Hasenmeyer to act as grani existing up until now. Bridgeport, Conn., for payoff. The trustee of the union. Under the X X entire ship, from bow to stem, was resolution, Hasenmeyer, assistant The AFL-CIO Laundry and Dry regional director of the AFL-CIO, Cleaning Intematibn^ Union won coated with ice. The SlU-manned Bull Line has announced the expansion Shipping for the past period will have"all the powers" vested a sweeping victory In Milwaukee of its Puerto Rican service with the start of a weekly run slowed down somewhat. Hall noted, by the union's constitution*^in their the expelled Laundry Workers out of the Gulf ports of New Orleans and Mobile. Tiie com­ as the pre-holiday rush of men who president and secretary-treasurer as union threw in the towel and an­ "necessary to carry .out the con­ nounced it was ceasing all opera­ pany has been the principal stitutional obligations" of the tions in the area. The withdrawal operator on the New Yorkunion to the AFL-CIO. Hasenmeyer of the ousted union followed nine Puerto Rico run for over 50 will hold office as trustee until the consecutive election defeats at the years. Jewelry Workers next constitu­ hands of the AFL-CIO affiliate and The sailing of the C-2 cargo ship tional convention, makes unnecessary representation Frances on Februaty 9 will sig­ $. i elections pending at dozens of area nify the start of the expanded Bull Officials of the Meat Cutters plants. Amo Schultz, expelled pres­ Line service. Another ship, as yet union have hailed the start of ident of Local 3008, of the AFLunnamed, will go on the run a compulsory Federal inspection of CIO union, signeid a stipulation week later. It will also be a 0-2/ (Ed, note: The column this issue is devoted to three retired Sea­ poultry in interstate commerce as ending the operations of Laundry The company intends to main­ a great day for consumers and Workers Local 714, independent. farers who are teceiviny the SIU f 150 disability benefit.) tain its present service out of New poultry workers." Under the law, XXX York at the same level, which Perry Roberta . . . 43 . . . Joined Union in June, 1940, worked as starting January 1, all poultry in Representatives of some 30,000 means.the addition of two vessels deck engineer and FOW . . . preferred Far East hins—"the trips are interstate commerce will have to to its regularly-scheduled .service. long and the payoffs good" . . . sailed on ore ships, be examined for disease with the Missouri union members have an­ At present, six C-2s are on the tankers, cargo ships and Seatrains . . . felt that same strictness with which' the nounced plans for a statewide cam­ New York-Puerto Rican run, with every trip was interesting and every ship sailed an Federal meat inspection program paign for the repeal of a law which compulsory arbitration of other Bull ships running coastwise experience—"you can learn something every day is carried but. The union, with the requires public utility pact disputes. Under or Irregularly in the sugar trade. if you want to" . . . blood clots forced amputation endorsement of the AFL-CIO and the law, the King-Thompson Act, It has not yet been announced of both his legs . . . sees old shipmates In Tampa its affiliates, had long complained the state may seize a struck utility whether the company . will useevery now and then . . . came across many familiar of the dangers of uninspected poul­ and can order the workers back to Ubertys' as replacements for the faces on his last trip to New York . . . ipasses the try. The Agriculture Department work. The act also provides for Frances and the other C-2 now time reading and drawing . . . lives in Tampa with estimates that two-thirds of all fines of $10,000 a day on the union operating out of New York, or mother . . . one of many men under 50 who is re­ for each day the workers remain whether it will obtain additional ceiving the SIU disability-pension. on strike after the state "seizes" ships. e * * the company. Union officials are The Bull Line expansion makes subject to $1,000 fines. Two unions, Claude Flalicr . . 62 . . . hails from a family of 16 children . . . it the second major 8ITJ com­ after coming to the US in 19i7 he went to work as a tailor .. . worked the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Work­ pany to enlarge its Puerto Rican ers and the Street Railway Em­ afterwards as a waiter at Harvard College, then as operations.. Waterman-Pan-Atlan­ ployees, are contesting the consti­ a bus-boy and short order cook'^in a Massachusetts NORFOLK — Shipping for the tic recently Initiated a New Yorkrestaurant . . . started sailing in 1918 and joined port was on the slow side during tutionality of the law in the state Puerto Rico and Gulf-Puerto Rico Union at its founding in 1938 . . . preferred pas­ the past period, James Bullock, courts. The Chemical Workers service, using its trailershlps on senger ships with short island runs because "I like port agent, noted, as there were Union is also fighting a $241,000 the run. to keep in toucb with the home" . . . still gets a no vessels paying off, and only one, fine levied, against it after its hearty chuckle upon fecallihg good luck in Lisbon, the Jean LaFitte, signed on. The members refused to go back to Portugal, in 1939 aboard the "Independence Bridge" majority of the men shipped were work in a 1956 strike at Laclede . . . the .entire crew got sick (from what nobody replacements to in-transit vessels Gas Co. in St. Louis. The members returned to work after an injunc­ ever found out) ,811 except Fisher ... keeps in touch calling into the area. tion was Issued. with former mates Samuel Howard, Walter GrosRepairs will be started soon. ^X X X venor, WiUiam Jenkins and Enoch Pringle. Bullock said, to replace the storm For the first time in history, • • » drains along the side of the build­ teachers balloted in a National Hugh Fouche . .. 44 . . . first sailed on Lakes from Chicago in 1932 ing which rusted and flooded the Labor Relations Board election and as ah ordinary seaman . . . Joined SIU in 1941 working as a 2nd elec­ hall's basement. Because of this voted in favor of representation by trician in the engine department . . . saw some the hall was withpiit heat for short the American Federation of Teach­ perilous duty during the War, sailing to Russia periods of time. However the ers by a 2-to-l margin. The teach­ as part of the famed "4th of July" convoy PQ13, contractor reports he will start ers are employed by the major and spending 15 ihonths in .^changel... in peace­ work soon and all will be in good motion picture and television stu­ time his favorite trip was to South America on the running order shortly. , dios in Los Angeles under an The in-transit vessels calling agreement permitting child actors Idississippi Co. ships Mcause of the runs but espe­ cially on account of "heavenly" New Orleans ... intq the port during the past two and entertainers to continue their sailed on Just about every kind of ship in his ^veeks were the CS Baitimore education outside the normal pub­ career—r-tankers, freighters, trawlers and even a (Cities Service); Rebecca, Madaket, lic school schedules and facilities. garbage scow .:. . multiple aclerosis has paralyzed Jean LaFitfe (Waterman); Steel While the NLRB does not handle Brother Fouche from the waist down but he still Designer (Isthmian); Alcoa Polaris, representation elections for teach­ prays that he'll be able to go back to sea some day ... his sister thinks Alcoa Planter and the Alcoa Puri­ ers, it allowed the election in this "we have the finest Union and the best bunch of guys in the world"- tan (Alcoa). All were reported in case because the motion picture . . his pet hobby?—his little nephew Hugh, "who's going to be an good shape with no outstanding and television studios are engagefl in interstate commerce. SIU man some day" . . . makes his home in Dawson, Georgia. | beefs. • •' rs .41 Bull Expands Services; To Operate From Gulf Norfolk Gets In-Transifs .1 -r :l| • •< I J ..Iv X • 't - I �SEAFARERS Fare T®« P/asffc Lifeboat Passes Tesfs Subjected to a series of rigorous strength tests by the Coast Guard, a prototype all- plastic lifeboat has passed its exams with flying colors. It is expected to go into active service aboard ship later this year. The 24x8x3.5-foot c r a f t^ feet. It reportedly met all these could be the forerunner of an to rot, corrosion and exposure to 10 tests and others without suffering wide fluctuations of temperatures. all-plastic merchant vessel of Under testing, the boat was any damage. A Maritime Adminis­ the future, which could have ev­ erything but its moveable parts and machinery cast from tough plastic materials. The revolution in building ma­ terials is such tnat tne Air Force already has a full-sized, two-seat­ er aircraft made of a plastic en­ velope that fits into a seven-foot packing case. The envelope, com­ plete with a standard prop engine that mounts on the outside, can be filled with air in an hour. It is part of a "survival kit" that can be dropped by parachute to pilots marooned in out-of-the-way places where standard aircraft can't land. Constructed of fiber-glass rein­ forced polyester resin except for its release gear, hardware and fastenings, the plastic lifeboat is said to have a life expectancy as long as any merchant ship on which it will be used. The boat is considered suitable for use on any type of vessel and may be standard gear on the atomic ship Savannah when it comes out next year. The prototype seats 40 persons and will be part of a set of four, including one motor-propelled craft, that will be tried out in service on the experimental gasturbine ship William Patterson. The Patterson is itself a proto­ type converted from an old re­ serve fleet Liberty. Besides a long life span, the plastic boat offers the advantage of savings in maintenance and re­ placement dosts. It contains a foam floatation material that is said to make it "unsinkable" when fully loaded, even if it is punctured or broken into parts. Other features are "lifetime" resistance Phiia. Expects More Payoffs O- PHILADELPHIA—Shipping for this port can be considered fair, compared to the number of men registered here during the period, Steve Cardullo, port agent re­ ports. However, the next period should be even better as there are a couple of vessels scheduled to pay off within the coming two weeks and there will be the usual number of in-transit ships. There were 15 vessels calling into port during the past period. Four paid off, one signed on and 10 were in transit. The vessels paying off wer6 the Jean LaFitte (Waterman); Pacific Wave (Pegor); Cantigny (Cities Service) and the Pennmar (Galmar). The Pacific Wave was the only vessel signing on during the period. In transit were the Alcoa Puri­ tan (Alcoa); LaSalle, Yaka (Wa­ terman); Steel Designer, Steel Vendor (Isthmian); Emilia, Edith, Jean (Bull); Calmar (Calmar) and the Robin Kirk (Robin). Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts - p-> HV- Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments o' funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by immeui.tely bringing the matter to the attention of the secretary-t»"'osurer's office. loaded above capacity, flooded, slammed against a steel pier from a distance of 12 feet and dropped into the water from a height of January 16, 196$ LOG tration contract for the construc­ tion of the prototype was awarded to -the Lane Lifeboat and Davit Corp. of Brooklyn last July. State Court Can't Bar Peaceful Pickets 8RATRAIN NEW JERSEY (SMtraln), Dec. 31—Chairman, J. AlUn; Secre­ tary, V, Ratcllff. One man hoapitallxed In Edsewater. Subdstenca to bo paid to thoae men who joined ahip in ahip.yard. Ship'a fund, S3S. Report ac­ cepted. Foc'alea to be painted. New delesate elected. Need place to dry clothea—dryer needed. Do not hang clothea In engine room. SUZANNE (Bull), Dee. 14—Chair­ man, A. Albe; Secretary, J. Dolan. Everything running smoothly. No beefs. Steward to make work list for crew's laundry. Ship in good shape. KYSKA (Waterman), Dec. 14—Cbaliv man, R. Ferrandiz; Secretary, H. PenquIneHe. Called Union hall for payoff. Arrangements for timeoff for steward dept. while In port. No beefs and no disputed OT. Suggest checking stores for tmttcr grade of products. DEL MAR (Miss.), Dee. 13—Chair­ man, H. Maas> Secretary, D. McFall. Two hours disputed sailing time. Captain will allow each member one fifth botUe of liquor, five cases of beer, and any i^arettea purchased MV DEL ORO (Mill.), Dse. IS— Chairman, W. Cummont; Sscratery, S. Smith. Ship's fund S20. New dele­ gate elected. Crew requested to keep messroom clean and turn off washing machine when finished. ATLAS (Cargo A Tankship), Dec. 31 —Chairmen, J. PIceu; Secretary, R. Higglnt. Ship's fund S67.70. New dele-' gste elected. Suggestion to set patrol­ man about 2 B^s or 1 BR and utility man aa pi^r company request. MV TIMBER HATCH (Suwanneo), Nov. 30—Chairman, H. Warran; Sacrotary, W. Newsem. New delegate A reporter elected. Ship's fund S7.50. No beefs, no disputed OT. Menus not to changed except by addition or approval of steward. Black gang foc'alea need painting. WASHINGTON—The United States Supreme Court has given full approval to peaceful union picketing and has ruled that a state court may not enjoin picketing unless violence involved. The decision-^— IS knocked out a Florida state The state courts justified their court injunction barring pick­ right to bar picketing by declaring eting at 12 exclusive Miami Beach that picketing must be "done in hotels by members of the Hotel an atmosphere conducive to-reach­ ing a result that is fair to the em­ Employees Union. The decision is the second major ployer, employees, and the public," step by the Supreme Court in the and not in an atmosphere "of in­ past year reaffirming a union's sinuation, bad faith, deception, right to peaceful picketing. In Jan­ farce or damned-if-I-don't-showuary, 1953, that nation's top court. you spirit."" In its appeal to the Supreme refused to review a Circuit Court's decision upholding picketing by Court, the union urged the court the SIU at Bull Line's terminal in to reaffirm the "free speech" doc­ New York City, during a contract trine in which it was contended that picketing is "free speech" and beef with the company. The Circuit Court reversed a can not be curbed so long as it is Districe Court's injunction against peaceful. picketing by the Union pointing The court, in its brief opinion, out that "no one controverts that emphasized that its ruling in favor this is a peaceful strike." The Su­ of the union was based entirely on preme Court refused the com­ the lack of violence. "In none of pany's appeal for a further review the 12 cases did the Florida trial of the case. courts make any findings of vio­ In the Florida case, the Hotel lence, and in some, an affirmative Employees Union-had set up picket finding of no violence was made," lines at 22 Miami Beach hotels the court held. after the owners refused to recog­ The injunction prohibited pick­ nize the union as bargaining agent eting at 22 fiotels, but only 12 cases for their employees. The hotels were appealed to the Supreme went into court and obtained an Court. The hotels involved In the injunction against the union on the court's decision were the Saxony, ground that their picketing vio­ Sans Souci, Versailles, San Marino, lated the state's "Right-to-Work" Sherry-Frontenac, Lombardy, Mi­ law which provides that union ami Colonia, Nautilus, Delmonico, membership shall not be a condi­ President Madison, Robert Richter tion for employment. and the Martinique. SS Atlantic Wins PHS Award For Cleanliness SIU crewmember aboard the Banner Line passenger ship SS Atlantic can pat themselves on the back as the result of receiving a 95 percent rating on the ship's semi-annual sani­ tary inspection by the US-*Public Health Service. As a This is particularly true on the At­ result of the 95 score, the ves­ lantic which boasts a private bath sel was awarded the coveted cer­ tificate of sanitation by thie Serv­ ice. Certificates are awarded only to those ships scoring 95 percent or better. A Public Health Service spokes­ man said that the rating compared favorably with that of any other American-flag passenger ship oper­ ating out of New York and was in many instances superior to that achieved by other such ships. "A rating of this kind for a passenger liner," he said, "means that every crewmember has lived up to his obligation, because failure to do so would mean that the ship would not have achieved the rating it did." This was the first operating in­ spection of the new vessel, since the previous inspection took place before the ship went into actual service. The passenger ship inspection consists of the same items as a freight ship inspection, but of course, the margin for error is much greater Ton a large passehgey vessel where ine sanitation problem is multiplied many times over. .• M •h r., V. . » M o 11 • and. shower for every passenger room. See Upturn In Savannah SAVANNAH — It has been a fairly slow period on the shipping side, William Morris, port agent reports, with only 14 jobs shipped fromvthls hall during the past two weeks. However, of the 14 jobs, Morris said, three were .taken by class C men, which means that the majority of the class A and B men registered on the beach here are in no hurry to ship out. The outlook for the coming two w eeks is on the brighter side as there are a good number of intransit vessels scheduled to come into the area. in transit during the past two weeks were the Fort Hoskins (Cities Service); Seatrain Georgia (twice), Seatrain Louisiana (twice) (Seatrain); Steel Recorder (Isth­ mian); Robin Trent (Robin) and the Atlas (Tankers and Tramps). »'ll II »• B • I7 l J. v .. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vie, fory). Dee. 7—Chairman, V. Maahan; Sacralary, C. Ollvtr. Ship'a fund S1S.S8. Few houra disputed <>3;. Dim cussion on runaway ships. Dlscuaslom on claanliness of messroom and pantry at night. Voto of thanks to crow moss and pantry crew. wiU be deducted from dop raUon. Ship's • fund S79.2S. New delegate elected. Asked sa movie donaUon from each member, to be coUected at first draw. To send Xmas cards to Uq and NO haU. To purchase S40 worth of magazines next trip. Sea Chest library on board. Keep bath­ rooms clean. Steward to check aoap ^sappearance. ALAMAR (Calmar), Dee. 11—Chair­ man, B. HSM) Secretary E. WHhelmsen. Shortage on several items. Con­ tacted SeatUe A NY haUs. Ship'a fund $7.90. Wiper not doing good Job, could do better. Food beef. In­ sufficient stores. Need larger blankets for crew. Vote of thanks to delegate for Job weU done, also to cook. Re­ quest more LOGs. IDEAL X (Penn Ship.), Dec. 7— Chairman, W. Smithi Secretary, D. Nunn. Delegates to make up repair list in advance. Collection to ne made for Xmas. One man hospitalized in Texas City. Discussion on disputed OT and equalizing same. New dele­ gate elected. Discussion on draws. Safety rules posted. Need new wash­ ing machine and toilet seats. Steward to issue lava soap. ALCOA RUNNER (Aleaa).. Mm,. Chairman, H. Casklli; Secretary, R. Hall. All beefs squared away—ex­ cept porthole in bosun's foc'sle and bunk. Bosun sunk boat in 83 Harbor —rescued by tug boat. No .more launch service—bosun to take swim­ ming lessons. Ship's fund SS.S5. Ask for change of table in messhall to fsciUtate work. Menu suggestions welcome. Vote of thanks to steward and dept. , Dec. 17—Chairman, E. Foley; Secre-. tary, R. Ortii. Report on wiper being fired due to lateness; squared away by patrolman—man remaining. WAND ARCHER (Ne. AtlanHc), Nov. 37—Chairman, J. Beurgeels; Secretary, R. Pierce. Mixing machine and galley door to be fixed. Water tanks need cleaning—water rusty. Clean laundry room. Discard old washing machine and spare parts. Dec. S—Chairman, A. Lavagnoi Sec­ retary, A. Mslene. Some repairs made. Captain to ok painting of messhall and pantry. Water tanks need cleaning. Keep doors locked in alley­ ways to keep shore workers out. Keep water hot while washing dishes. Stew­ ard ta issue roach powder for roaches. More night lunch to be put out. Ship in very bad shape. Food has been good during trip. - SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), June 13—Chairman, E. Jones; Secre­ tary, E. Lanier. Two men missed ship. Repair lists to be - turned in. Payoff expected in ship-yard. Sailed an OS short for round trip. Galley skylight to be adjusted to operate fcom inside. 3rd & 4th grade of meat being sent. Complaints about inferior quality of baking. Bevel sharp edges of messroom receiving table at dumb­ waiter. WANG TRADER (No. Atlantic), Dee. 14—Chairman, J. Hurst; Secretary., O. Ort. New delegate elected. WM. H. CARRUTH (Penn Shipping), Dec. 14—Chairman, S...Holden; Secre­ tary, J. Chermetlno. New delegate elected. Request coffee pot bracket: laundry cleaning list. Radio and bunk lights need repairing. Electric plug needed in bathroom. Water fountain to be repaired and water to be colder. FAIRLANO (Pan-Atlantic), Dec. ki —Chairman, C. Rawllngs; Secretary, C. Goldstein. Deodorizers ordered. Meeting to be held once a month un­ less anything of importance turns up. end to be held before payoff. Re­ quested a first aid kit for engine room —not received yet. SANTORB (Ore), Dec. 31—Chalrmanr H. Shepeta; Secretary R. RayfieM. Some trouble with water. Two men missed ship. Report accepted. To see . captain about water or make claim for ruined clothes. Keep laundry and washing machiiie clean and return cups to pantry. PACIPICUS (Orion), Dee. 14—Chair­ man, P. Fox; Secretary G. Seeberser. Expect to be In port Dee. 21st. Wiper's foc'sle to be fumigated and maw tresses changed—man left ship due to lUness. Check for American money before sailing. Ovens to be reliued on galley range. Hot water to be main­ tained at all times. Request new spare fans to be pet aboard and all fans put In good working order. Vote ot thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. Tanks to be cleaned—water rusty. Good trip and fine crew. ST SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Dec. 3S— Chairmen, A. Frick; Secretary, W. Dunham. Reported having trouble with .range' A oven in galley—new parts ordered. All repairs to be turned in to patrolman. New delegate elected. Request more variety of night lunch: also extra stores. Shortage of linen brought to mcfmlwrshlp's attention by steward. Voto of thanks to steward dept. for excellent dinner at Christ­ mas. ELIZABETH (Bull), Dsc. 2S—Chair­ man, R. Rschrlch; Secretary, T. VIge. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Discussion on use of washing machine. Suggestion that man on watch bo fed first. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dec. 37— Chairman, R. Breomhead; Secratary R. Hall. New delegate elected. Vota' of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job decorating messhall and excellent Christmas dinner. Contributions to bo made toward ship's fund. FAIRLAND (Pan-Atlantic), Dec. 31— Chairman, C. Rawllngs, Secretary. C. Goldstein. Need first aid kit. New delegate elected. Meeting to bo held once a month before payoff.- Patrol­ man* instructed delegate to report permit men to respective dept. for replacements after time is up. Dec. 27—Chairman, Derea; Secre­ tary, C. Goldstein. Special meeting re: steward dept. beef—chief cook refuses to let 3td cook do his work. Suggestion to call^ Union and have beef straightened ont. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Dee. SI—Chairman, M. Mullen; Secretary,' S. Wright. Everything running amoothly. Suggestion to paint flying bridgo with non-skid paint; also that day workers and men off watch re­ frain from whistling in passageways. Vote of thank* to steward dept. for Job well done. YORKMAR (Calmar), Jan. S-^halPman, I. larch; Secretary, R. Cummlngt. Meiaroom tables to be repaired In •hipyard. One man missed ship In Bait. Keep library books in order at all times and return after reading. Return cups to pantry. Less noise dur­ ing meal hours. Men missing ship to be reported. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. ORION COMEt (Orion), Dee. 33— Chairman, W. Clegs; Secretary, H. Morris. Reports accepted. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Try to obtain new mattress In Japan. Steward nqt to accept milk if not pasteurized. MADAKET (Waterman), Dee. IS— Chairman, R. Pararra; Sscratary, J. Burke. Some repairs not made. New delegate elected. Discussion re: log­ ging of cook for day off. Requen coffee be made Utile stronger: also to chill aU Juices. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. Jan. 3—Chairman, R. Fararra; Soo, retary, J. Burko. Several brothers lowered gangway and missed ship. Few hours -disputed OT for doing longshoreman's work—to be turned in at payoff. Picked up three new men In England. Repair Usi to bo made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job weU done. CHIWAWA (Cities Sorvlce), Dee. 3t .Ti-Chalrman, W. Adams; Secratary, R. Bridges. Two men missed ship in LC. New delegate elected. STEEL iXECUTIVS (lithmls?!). !5«s. 28—Chairman, G. Finkles; Secretary, A. Brodie. Washing machine' to be repaired. Repair Ust turned over to delegate. Ship to be fumigated. One map logged. Reports submitted. Dele­ gate spoke on helping workaway who cama aboard without gear—crew ob­ tained clothing for cold weather from ship's fund. inti'i H ) < t I'll s n Ti I I li I �IC, U5» SI^AFAR^RS Face Berca LOG 4 Man's Job' Social Security Benefit, Tax Rises Take Effect • -'i WASHINGTON—The Government's Social Security pro­ gram which now covers over 78 million workers and members of their families has been found "sound, practical and appro­ priate" by a Federal advisory council, and has proved itself old-age and survivor assistance a "permanent institution in eligibles, whose number is ex- k Is li> American life." The council, composed of 13 rep­ resentatives from labor, manage­ ment and the general public, expressed confidence that the pro­ gram was adequately prepared to meet all foreseeable expansion. Some critics had declared that the program would be unprepared to meet an expanding roster of CS Ships' Engineers Vote Set « t A P >«»••«• • The ^sition of the United States as the sponsor of eutrate shipping regis'trations has again been spelled out, this time at the United Nations' new maritime organization. With the US State Department in their corner, Panama and Liberia are now seeking membership on the organization's safety committee and other top Committees which will make deci­ sions affecting world shipping, despite the fact that nationals of those two countries own practically no shipping. Obviously, without State Department bac^g the two London — Runaway thipowner countries' bids would not receive serious consideration. In Stavroa S. Niarchos stole the show at a Jewel exhibition here when he effect, ttxe. runaway registries would have three votes, .their entered a 128-carat diamond worth own two and that of the United States, since the State Depart­ approximately $2 million. The Ni­ ment has long since abandoned any pretense of representing archos gem outshone two entered that segment ofthe US fleet under the American flag. The fact of the matter is that while the runaway operators by Queen Elizabeth which weighed In at 94.4 and 63.6 carats respec­ have triple representation, the American-flag shipping indus­ tively. The Niarchos diamond has try has nobody to speak for it, since the only shipping man been described as the finest gem on the US delegation represents a company with extensive ever to come out of the South runaway interests. African diamond fields. American operators who permit opportvmities to speak in Niarchos is a close associate of international conclaves to go by default have no one but them­ the American committee of the selves to blame for failing to insist vigorously on representa­ "Flags of Necessity", an organiza­ tion at such, meetings. tion of runaway tanker operators Under the circumstances, if is up to the American maritime formed to combat the activities of unions to speak for American-flag shipping and for the rights the International Transportworkof legitimate maritime nations whenever and wherever the ets Federation. One of the claims put forth by the "Flags of Neces­ opportunity presents itself. $2 Million Gem Shovut By Niarchos sity" group is that it would be financially impossible for them to operate under the American fiag and that they are therefore com­ pelled to register as runaways out of dire economic necessity. Much of the Niarchos tanker fleet consists of isupertankers in the 30,000 to 60,000 ton-range and a great many of these are on longterm time charters carrying oil on behalf of the American oil com­ panies who make'up the "Flags of Necessity" group. in addition to his $2 million trinket, Niarchos, in 1957, bought , tip the art'-collectlon of film actor Edward G. Robinson for. an es­ timated $3 to $4 million. He had previously been reported paying as high as $500,000 for a single painting, and also operates one of tiie world's largest and costliest yaeUs.;" ' ' Peacefdl Picketing The right of peaceful picketing without interference by state courts, one of great importance to all unions includ­ ing those in maritime, has been reaffirmed this week in a Supreme Court decision dealing with picketlines at Miami Beach hotels. The court held that no state court could issue an injunction against such picketing as long as it was peace­ ful in nature. On two previous occasions, the SIU's right to picket was challenged by just such injunctive actions. One was the Bull Line strike of 1957, when a US Appeals Court affirmed the Union's right to picket peacefully and the Supreme Court re­ fused to review the appeals finding. The second was the re­ cent ITF demonstration when a Federal District coimt held that thQ American maritime unions could not be prohibited from picketing the runaway-flag ships. The cumulative effect or these decisions is to reinforce a union's most potent economic-, weapon, and as such, could have considerable bearing on future action by the SIU and bthcF aaaritime unions ^ organizing campaigns. '.a pected-to swell from today's 12.5 million to approximately 22 million by 1980. One reason for the optimism of the council in the excellent finan­ cial condition of the old-age and survivors insurance trust fund, whose surplus for 1958, after ben­ efits had been paid out, was $22 million. Past totals and future estimates indicate that tax contributions will continue to exceed disbursements slightly, leading to an anticipated $24,600,000 surplus by 1963. The primary recipients of assist­ ance are retired men over 65 and women over 62. Others receiving benefits are disabled workers over 50, widows of covered, workers and their children under 18. The pay­ ments are intended to replace a portion of the income lost through retirement, disability or death. The fund draws its resources from equal tax contributions of em­ ployees and employers. Present rates are 2V4 percent of all the em­ ployee earns up to $4,800. Any­ thing beyond that is non-deducti­ ble. However, the rates are expected to be upped to three percent by I960 and 4V& percent by 1968, so that a worker earning $4,800 or more woul^have to pay $216 by 1968 as against $120 now. Boosts would affect employees and em­ ployers alike. An election to determine who shall have the right to represent engineers on Cities Service ships has been scheduled by. agreement between the company, the SlUaffiliated Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Deepwater Offi­ cers Association {independent). Ap­ proximately 74 engineers are in­ volved in the balloting. The election was arranged at the request of the BME after an organ­ izing drive which began last spring. Since engineers are supervisory employees under the labor law, the BME could not petition the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board for a vote. Consequently, under the terms of the agreement, reached with the company and the DOA, the voting will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association on a mail ballot. Eligibility lists and addresses of the engineers are being supplied by the company. The vote Is scheduled to last for six weeks or more, depending on final arrangements now in the Seafarers who sail out of the making. Port of New York or who work for The BME became active in the New York shipping firms may find Cities Service Fleet when engi­ themselves with another withhold­ neers in th^ fleet, dissatisfied with ing tax on their payoffs if "present the existing lack of representation, plans of the New York State gov­ sought out the union on possible ernment are carried out. The state affiliation. After a majority of the administration and legislative lead­ engineers had joined the BME, the ers are planning a New York state union asked the company to ar­ withholding income tax which may range for a vote. The company take effect later in the year. agreed to do so, and after some The withholding tax would re­ prodding, the DOA did likewise. place the present system of having The BME program calls for an eight hour day for engineers">vith employees file their tax returns in overtime after eight hours; sever­ April of the following year and pay ance for engineers whose ships are either in a lump sum or quarterly. transferred foreign; improved The state estimates that adoption working rules and working condi­ of the withholding system would tions; and representation and griev­ bring in about $35 million more because it would reduce tax eva­ ance procedure. The existing organization In sion by employees who do not file Cities Service, the DOA, is one of state tax returns. a string of oil company independ­ In addition, New York plans a ent unions controlled by John J. two-cent increase per gallon of gas­ Collins. Although the DOA has oline and a one-cent increase on been active in Cities Service for cigarettes. On top of that. New some 18 years now, engineers in York City is contemplating a onethe fleet complained of the lack of percent sales tax increase to four representation and the absence of percent, or else as a substitute, a union conditions on the .Cities. tax on off-track betting, up until now considered illegal in the state. Service ships. ji I • •I I NY Plans Withholding On Taxes Stay Put For Jobless 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 regularly. Several Seafarers 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 eases, causing consldsridrie hardship to the men involved. I A\ -J .1 -St . �Paf» TwelTe [>••.• :• '•'-- Yeah! You Right If Ri fe'j-r • '-• 'T. KR' V. i''' ;•* •fy^ ' • •R • • ! K/;;. I K'r p . p'. w:' SEAFARERS • i:' r"^'- &«•'- "• . ; If the guy talking gets especially violent about a subject, he'U get up and stretch and politely say you sure right! then he's gone. I got the treatment, that's how*! caught on. He isn't paying any atten­ tion and I wasn't mak­ ing any sense I guess, but every once In a while »he'd say Yeah! then nod his head and all the while staring out to sea, I'd keep rattling along and he'd say yeah, you right. I sorta watched the guy that's what almost everj'one does on a ship. I noticed he. did every one that way. Well Dad I got the mes­ sage. After that I use to see him on #9 hatch and I'd go out on deck • anyhow, we'd look at each other and smile and then say hi and both sorta laugh a little then I'd climb up on the hatch by him and • look at the sea and the sky and we both we're content I guess cause < I know I didn't have to say any­ thing. And he didn't have to . say Yeah! You sure Right! To Dad. Frank Timmons SS Ocean Eva sijv-'': wyp \ SEAFARERS IH RRYROCH He's an Ore Boat stiff I guess, been on them The hospital roster in Baltimore should be reduced by three most all the time he's names before long, according to the latest reports from the Maryland port city. been going to sea. Due for discharge shortly are a pair of Seafarers off the Ocean Eva, Got a family, a wife and some Thomas Brightful and James Keavney, who shipped as messman and grown kids, so he's had to ride oiler respectively, plus Paul Klausen off the Mermaid. Brightful is in the Ore Boats sorta 'steady 'cause with a mild stomach condition and Keavney due to yellow jaundice. they always come back to Balti­ Klausen is improving rapidly from a case of ulcers. Savannah has a pair of newcomers in drydock now, Kufus L. Fields, more no matter where -4hey go. ex-Chiwawa, and Henry Lanier, ex-Edith. Fields checked in for treat­ ment of hemdrrhoids and is doing A lot of guys come and okay after an operation. Ditto on go, usually make a trip or Lanier, who has a stomach condi­ . two and pile off. . Every tion. kind of guy hits the Ore Recovering as well as can be Boats sooner or later and expected today, J. J. Harrison, came in to the Norfolk Public he's seen them all I Health hospital after a bad acci­ . guess. dent when a mooring line broke and injured both his legs.^ He was The crew sleeps and eats aft AB on the LaSalle. Roger W. Fuland usually gathers around num­ Lanier Wilson ford, who's shipping with the SlU's ber 9 hatch after meals. Harbor Sc Inland Waterways Division, is coming along okay under . I dont know where or treatment for stomach trouble. He was a deckhand on the Willston, a when I first noticed him, Willis Towing Company tug under SIU-HIWD contract. Busy as ever. New York has several additions to the roster at the but he struck me as the Staten Island hospital, including Danny Wilson, ex-Hilton; Phillip G. y , saddest and dumbest per- Salino, ex-Rebecca, and James T. Allen, ex-Robin Locksley. Wilson is ;R SOA I've seen. He's got a being cheeked over for a chest condition and Allen is getting special bulldog face and not a medication for an eye ailment. Salino, who sails as bosun, is being wrinkle of a smile nor a treated for a hernia. i' hair on his head. Other recent arrivals at Staten Island include Rnflno Lara, ex-Steel Apprentice, over a heart condition; Nicholas Resnichenko, off the Penn We all talk, that is everyone but Explorer because of a stomach ailment, and a pair off the Valley Forge, . him, he just puts in yeah when he Mike Chandoha and Walter Gill, Chandoha has a skin condition and thinks he got to. Gill is recovering from a shoulder injury. All SIU brothers in the hospitals' appreciate visits and mail from ^ We talk about every " . subject in about every their friends and shipmates. Visit and write them when you can. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals: way you could think of and he'll say yeah^ you USPHS HOSPITAL VA HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. KECOUGHTAN, VA. right you sure right. Maximino Bemea Edgar Krotzer • tev' LOG I S • J i i Fernando Bertoio Robert L. Littleton Henning Bjork Salvador Malhabour Thomas Brightful . WilUam I. MeUon Russell Ciymer Ralph Nay Peter DeVries Domingo Orbigoao Lucius DeWitt Vincent' Rizzuto Clarahce Gardner Herbert Shartzer Gorman Glaze Bobby Stalpwortb Floyd J. Hurd, Jr. Nighbert Straton George Warrington Emanuel Jonin James Keavney WUmer C. White Paul Klausen USPHS HGsprrAL BOSTON, MASS. Gilbert Edwards Raymond L. Perry William B. Gardner Ray Peters Joseph GairUo Charles Evan ZlateS Paul C. Norton • USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS John C. Mitchell Vivian E. Wilkerson MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES. LA; Charles A. Young USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Francis J. Boner Roger W. Fulford Arthur Cox John J. Harrison USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANaSCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger John E. Moore Michael J. CoRey Arthur J. SchevThg Victor Egel Henry J. Scbreiner Arshad B. Ismail USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Rufus L. Fields Henryi La^er Wade B. HarreU Robert Guerrero W, V. Kouzounas Harry Henze USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Martin Hammond P. J. St. Marie John F. Siusarczyk J. W. Waite USPHS HOSPITAL FT. WORTH, TEXAS Lawrence Anderson H. LedweU Jr. Benjamin F. Oeibler John C. Palmer VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS R. J. Arsenault VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND HGTS., MASS. Daniel Fitzpatrick Charles Bartlett SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Victor B. Cooper Thomas Isaksen USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Albert DeForest OlUe N, Williams 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 I STREETADCRESS.... I CITY • • • • • • • • • •a VA 'HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Thomae W. KilUon VA HOSPITAL BUTLER, PA. James F. Markel USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, NY Clauds B. Jessup Manuel Antonana Ludwig Kristiansen Eladio Aris Thomas R. Lehay Joseph J. Bass Kenneth Lewis Matthew Brunn Warren J. Mclntyr* Leo V. /Carreon Leo Mannaugh James F. Clarke Jeremiah S. O'Byme Joseph D. Cox C. Osinakl Juan Denopra George G. Phifer John J. DriscoU Winston E. Renhy Otis L. Gibbs George Shumaker , Bart E. Guranick Aimer S. Vickers Taib Hassan Pon P. Wing Clarence Hawkins Royce Yarborough Frank Hernandez USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY James T. AUen John C. Jackson Nicholas Anottstls WUlUm D. Kenny John AusUtz Ruflno Lara Andrew N. Boney William Luhrsen John W. Broad Henry Magihness Frutuoso Camacho Ludwig Manhart Mike Chandoha Donald Nash Thomas Danbe'ck N. Reznlchenka Dusah DeDuisin Jose Rodriguez Carl DeMarco Salvador Rodriguez Irvin DeNobriga PhllUp G. SaUno Peder Espeseth Stanley Swienckosld Friedof ^O. Fondila Eduardo S. Toro .Lonnie Fowler . . Ramon Varela . Walter GiU John WestfaU Michael Gretz Jr. Danny Wilson Erling A. Hansen Lewis R. AICITIS USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Robert G, Barrett Henry A. Janicko Thomas W. Bernsea James D. Johnson John W. Bigwood Wooldrlge King Claude Blanks Edward G. Knapp Jacob L. Buckelew Leo H. Lang Paul Cook Isidore Levey Fess Crawford Joseph MarteUo Joseph Curtis PhUlp Mendoza Charles Dalcourt WUiiam Nelson Jeff Davis Wlnford PoweU Henry J. Foy James D. Price Demetrlo D. Franco Arthur Proulx Paul Frankmanls R. Richardson James Glisson William Rollins Herbert E. Grant Calvin A. Rome Hayden F. Henry John J. Sullivan James HudMn . Fernando Tlaga Ben Hitchen James Ward Sidney Irby Clifford Wuertz Robert K. James Cleophas Wright i ... ....... ZONE. .,,, STATE .... i • TO AVOID DUPtlCATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change * of address, please give your former address below: . • ADDRESS CITY Joseph GUI . ZONE STATE.. $end 'em to the LOfi January 18, 1958 New Quarters Seen Essential real Seafarert is and should be. I would like the whole mem­ bership to know and meet E, Wiley Carter, better known as "Bouncy", our Union brother and Seafarer of long standing, A. Kassim Engine Department SS Steel Chemist To the Editor: I am an SUP' member who read with great interest the editorial in the LOG of Novem­ ber 7, 1958, regarding the crews' .quarters of our American ships. 4 4 4 It is up to us to see that the poor living quarters of the old Dei Aiba Hails sh'ps are not merely copied into the new ships. For, after all, Place in Congo no matter how well-intentioned To the Editor: I have been asked by 'several some of the Maritime Adminisof our Del Alba crewmembers to write this letter in order to bring attention to a man here in Matadi, Belgian Congo, He is Dave Nimiec and operates a place called the "Guest House." He is no stranger to the many SIU members who make this port regularly on the Delta Line ships out of the Gulf, His All letters to the editor for place is clean, reasonable and publication in the SEAFAR fair, and he renders a mail ERS LOG must be signed service to all who wish it, for by the writer. Names will the price of the stamps alone. be withheld upon request. He has been helpful to SIU members here in the hospital !}y tration designer? may be, they visiting them and bringing ciga­ arc not going to live aboard the rettes and reading matter while ships. We are. they are there. We would like The .most often-heard com­ to have him on the regular mail­ plaint is too many men iii one ing I'st for the LOG as we think room. Single - room? for a',1 .this would be placing the LOG hands or, at the most, two men where it would be read and apin a room would be a big Im­ preciated-by a great many peo­ provement. ple who otherwise never see it. One could go on and on, me.nThings are going on very weil tioning everything under the with a good crew ou the Del suh from air conditioning to Alba. Thanks to the .personnel locating watchstanders' rooms, at headquarters for this and away from the galley and mess- many past favors, rooms. However, merely getting George L. Baugh rid of three-man rooms would Engine delegate' get everyone's vote as the most » 4. ft important s.tep toward improved They Feel Taken shipboard living. ^ It would be a fine^ thing if all the American seagoing unions To The Cleaners could get together on this quar­ To the Editor: I am going to give you an ex­ ters issue and then use their combined efforts to get modern ample of how some people try to advantage of seamen when American living standards built take their time is limited In port. into ouf new_ships, The John B. Waterman ar­ J, Cnnnlngiiam rived in New Orleans late one 4 4 -4 Friday night when most busi­ Lauds Shipmate, ness establishments were al­ ready closed for the weekend, 20-Year Main WeU, along about noon Satur­ To the Editor: day, two agents for a cleaner Twenty years ago in Novem­ and laundry came aboard the ber. 1938, the Union accepted ship'to collect laundry and dry E. Wiley Carter into its fold. cleaning. We were told it He was obligated a few months would take six hours. later while active in organiza­ But when, the laundry and tional work on the SS Fairfax cleaning came back you would and sailin^n the engine depart­ never been known it had been / ment as wper. ashore; it was that bad. And He then joined the steward to top that off, there were the department and, in 1942, lost prices. One fellow had a laun­ two SIU ships, the SS Robin dry and dry cleaning bill for Hood and the SS West Chetac, $22—and that is quite a bit even due to enemy action. Again in for a fellow who works ashore. 1944 he lost another ship, the Another fellow paid $4.50 for SS William L, cleaning a suit and a pair of Marcy, this slacks. time while Special or no special, thosa sailing on prices are strictly out of line. deck. All ships Besides, a very poor job was lost were due done on the clothes. If the job to enemy ac­ was a little decent, one^wouldn't tion in which mind .so much. But the things many of our came back in just as bad shape brothers died as when they were sent out. at sea. In conclusion, the name of the Carter Carter has outfit is Banner Laundry Clean­ been in the deck department ers, Inc., and they are on Camp ever since and has been active St., New Orleans. Yes, they through all Union beefs con­ must think that seamen are a cerning the advancement and bunch of suckers at all times. strength of our organization. He Crew, John B. Watennan had to retire his book a few 4 4-4 times due to doHiestic reasons Speedy Payment but Union activity and the call of the sea made -his stay ashore Is Appreciated a short-lived one. To the Editor: He has been sailing as AB off I wish to thank all those in­ and on for the past 13 years, volved for the speed in which having been elected deck dele­ my check was delivered during gate on most ships he's sailed. my recent illness in the hospital. At the pi eseiit time i]e is a'Doard My case was handled in a most this vessel as AB and deck dele­ satisfactory manner and I wish gate, rounding out the 20 years to express my appreciation for he's served with the SIU,' the fine treatment. Carter is my idea of what the WiiUam Van Artsdaleu Letters To The Editor �PORTMAR (Calmar), Dac. 14—Clialr> man, F. Rmmif Racratary/ JaRnatan. Rlilji'a *«n4 IS, Bepert acesptad. Sea anRlneer regarding water fountaia, Heasroom to be cleaned after use. ALCOA PATRIOT*(Alcoa), Dae. 11— Chairman, J. Matthawai Sacratary, W, Nation. Arrangements made witb captain for mall in Ceuta. Short one electrician. Linen to be changed by crew members. Cooperation asked la caring of linen and use of coffee. Slop chest to be checked for suppliesinadequate for voyage 139. Keep pan­ try clekn and nolM down in passage­ ways. SEAFA1R (Orion), Dec. 4—Chair­ man, J. Meahan; Secretary, F. Hicks, Jr. Shortage of stores—steward to endeavor to secure stores In Spain. No reply from bq. re; money in draws —US currency, In foreign ports. Re- Deck foe'giae need ^ more fans. radJators. FUh perature to he adjusted. teip-^ IMILIA (Bull), Dee. 14—Chairman. C. FIthar; lacretary, C. Welch. Wash­ ing machine and toilet seats repaired. Purchased timer for washing machine —410. Request better grade of floiir and pudding mixes. To postpone New Year's Day dinner until ship out at sea. To make collection for brother hospitalized for TB. MARYMAR (Calmar), Dec. 14—Chair­ man, W. Zaieikl; Secretary, 6. Wal­ ter. Washing machine to be repaired. Collection to be taken up for Xmas tree and trimmings. Need new wash­ ing machine. Do not leave razor blades in soap dishes. Delegate to pick up mail and distribute. ROBIN GRAY (Robin), Dac. II — Chairman, B. Nuckelsi Secretary, R. Anderson. Ship's fund S6.23. Discuasion on racks for life preservers: weevels in bread. Water cooler needs repairing. Messhall ahould lie kept clean at all times and things kept in order. Steward talked almut supplies on hand for trip. CALMAR (Calmar), Dec. IS—Chair­ man, P. Dandy: Secretary, W. Seary. Tive. men paid off and raplaced on west coast. See captain about cold water to galley. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (VlcfOry), Dec. i—Chairman, H. CRourke: Sacratary, H. Iverson. Soma repairs not made. Letter rei "A" seniority written to hq. Donation of SS to Merchant Marine library In Teaas. Ship's fund S9.84. One brother left ship due to death In famUy. Few hours disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly-no beefs. Chow much Improved. )fq. to Inform ITF of our support In their beef. New delegate elected. Valve In foc'sle to ba re­ paired. Messhall chairs to he re­ paired. NATIONAL LIBRRTV (NaPI. Ship­ ping), Nov. 10—Chairman, D. BuHsi Secretary, L. CIrlgnano. Beet about lockers, showers, bathrooms, refriger­ ator handle & gasket. Vote of thanks to radio operator for MTD reports: also to steward dept. Keep radios lower. Deck It Eng. dept. to clean laundry room, messman to keep rec­ reation room clean. "'ppy "'y" CHICKASAW (Waterman), Doe, S— Chairman, H. Hastings. Sacretary, M. Sterne. Roaches In messhall te be be extcrminatelL One man faUed to join ship In Mobile. Delayed sailing disputetf. New delegate elected. Gar­ bage to ba dumped In prepay plaee. Bosun claims meat la cut too thin. Xmas decorations to be obtained on west coast. Delegates to cfaack repair list. SEAGARDEN (Penn-Nav.), Dec. 4— Chairman, J. Splvey: Secretary, C. Nelson. Keep recreation room clean. Observe quiet when men sleeping. Keep bathroom door and shower hooka up. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Dee, S—Chairman, C. Baggs: Sacretary, J. Williams. Crew to send flowers to de­ ceased member'a father. Payoff Thurs. Dee. 11. Motion to take up aoUactlen for kin of steward. Delects admon­ ished crew about refusing chairman's job at meetings and making same man carry job at every meeting. SWORD KNOT (Suwannee), Dec. 7— Chairman, J. Merkel: Secretary, D. Goteeff. Company asks parcels leaving ship be inspected. Ship anchored 8L John's harbor tn remalii mrernight. men request liberty. Delegate Inquired for transportation ashore, reported no local launch servlee on Sunday—to contact English ship near by for their launch. Complaint about offlcers get­ ting most of remaining coffee stock. Later coffee was shared with crew. Coffee exhausted—Nescafe substituted. Inad.cquate supply of coffee. port accepted. Vote Of thanks to steward dept. for good service. Vote of thanks to delegate for job well done—re-elected as delegate. Crew quarters to be painted. ORION CLIPPER (Colenlal), Nov. tf —Ohalrman, J. Wade: Secretary, M. Barlowltz. Ship's fund, S31. Deck depL beef with topside. Discussion between steward and roving utility about his work. Also division of overtime. Re­ quest equalization of overtime. Three men missed ship—two men hospital­ ized, one missed. Bosun to run deck crew. CITY OP ALMA (Waterman), Dec. 7 —Chairman, C. Collins: Secretary, M. Clagle. Two repair lists turned In. Repairs made except painting and dogs on porthole. Donations made to orphan home in Pusan. Launch serv­ ice beef In Yokohama. Slips to ba turned in at payoff. Washing machine repaired. Ordered new one. One man missed ship in Kobe, rejoined in Yoko­ hama—man logged. Ship's fund, 413. Disputed OT to bo taken up at pay­ off. Vote of thanks to eng. for fixing washing machine. Food beef—not hot enough and not cooked enough. Pa­ trolman to check all menus. Check all stores coming aboard. Request bet­ ter grade of meat. Beef about hot water aft. Do not overload washing machlna. STEEL FABRICATOR (laflimUn), Nov. 33—Chairman, G. Ruff: Sacra­ tary, L. Cslda.-on AB &esh water tanks cleaned. Ship's fund, 440. Soma dlaputad OT. New treasurer alacted. Motion to dispose of travelers chacks, Suggeation to obtain keys for aU bath­ rooms, Steward to endeavor to get sliced bacon. Contact engineer about dlapoalng of one washing machine, AMES VICTORY (VIctary), Nav. I— Chairman, B. Burks: Secretary, B. Cawdrsy Report accepted. Oiseuaaion on ship's stores. Steward ordered 34 oota and received six—also ordered two mattreaaea—not dellverod. Dea. 7—Chairman, W. Burke: Sacrfr ^ '••"rhciak. Repair lift tubmittad. Draw will ba mvan upon, ai* rivsL Boma dlqtutad OT. Check maty water. Request batter grade and mora variety of moata. Cofiaa vm to be repaired or replaced. Cteen laimdry room after nae. Vote of thanka t» steward dept. for job wall dona. LOSMAR (Calmar). Nov. >7—Chair­ man, O. HanMn: Secretary, W. Sears. Discussion on inferior grade of meat this (rip—patrolman to meet ship in NY. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Thanksgiving dinner. Order -rubber wind chute for next trip. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Saalrain), Dae. IS—Chairman, F, Patrick: Sacratary, Y. Fadraia. Mora ' aooparaUon whan settling beefa. Alr^ondltloner not rapaired. Motion that all ooaatwlaa ahips pay off at and of each voyage m, ataad of every two or three tripe Motion that Union ahould meet wltb company rbi number of licensed perionnel aboard ships and renegonate manning seals to include saloon pan­ try utility man. Discussion on TV-» decision not to have set turned on during meal houre. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for fine holiday meal and for job well done. PACIFIC EXPLORER (World Tramp­ ing),- Dec. 7—Chairman,' B. Porter: Sacretary, L. Geraghty. Three men taken off ship due to illness. Repair list to be submitted. One log. Report accepted. Suggeston that vessels en­ gaged in Far East & India trades carry sufficient supply of canned fresh milk. OCEAN ULLA (Overseas), Nev. II— Chairman, M. Garu: iecretary, S, Rothschild. Letter eent to hq. rei men missing ship In Recife due to being hoepitaUzed. Captain to open slop cheat. Some mlsunderstanmng re: OT. New delegate elected. Beefe to be brought to delegate's attention. GwGSf of honor Robert Mason, OS (center), prepares to cut up birthday cake whipped up by baker James Mrclay (right) on the Andrew Jackson. Chief cook Fred Szoblik makes it a threesome In the photo by deiegote John J. Devine. .it: . Aside from the extra calories and decorations, the yule holiday had more than the usual meaning aboard the Choctaw last month after the crew got together to play Santa for a family of Chinese immigrants^ley gangs on the Alcoa Rtmner, coming to live in the US. A report by delegates Win­ Atlas and Seatrain Savannah for / ston E. Battle, Cal Hettinger, Heath their special culinary efforts. Dinner menus and greetings sent Pressley and Jonathan Young noited that up to then the existing in by the Almena, Atlas, Andrew financial condition of the family Jackson, Cities Service Baltimore, "would have surely warranted a Cotmcil Grove, Madaket, National poor image of Santa Claus for the Liberty and Val Chem also show yoimgsters." The Dang family, two that the Heinz Company has no adults and two children, were monopoly on the "57 Varieties" traveling as passengers to America label when.it comes to food. under sponsorship of the World Chnrch Service. In view of this, the ship's offi­ cers and crew contrlbiited $50 "in the hope that maybe their first Christmas In the USA would not be Just another day to them." As far as the calories were con­ cerned, minutes on other ships note votes of thanks to the g^- I was on a tanker enroute to Has Tanura in the Persian Gulf. On previous look-outs I had notified the mate on^atch of several different attempts to contact him by passing ships. He had steadfastly refused to answer. I judged he was poorly schooled in the operation and recog­ nition-of Morse Code. I had reported an oncoming light one night, and as the ship neared IM I could see by the glare of its lights that it was a big passenger vessel. I was rather surprised when our blinker system went Into operation. I supposed the mate was curious as to the identity of the big frog In our puddle, even as I. The formalities of opening the message were quickly and safely Delegate W. E. Battle pre­ passed. Then the inevitable query by our blinker: "What ship?" sents crew's gift of $50 to Mrs. The passenger answered, but there was no confirmation by our mate. Yin Jeom Dong. They tried again and drew another blank. Twice more they tried, only to find themselves talking to a blank bulkhead; then they must have given up. There was darkness for a few minutes. But no, our mate hadn't given up. Again be signalled: "dit-dah, dit- LOG-A-RHYTHM: dab. dit-dah." They signalled the go-ahead. I almost fell over in astonishment Our mate bad queried "What ship?" again. There was but slight hesitation from the other ship. From the funnelBy Thnrston Lewis deck, high over its three tiers of brilliantly-lighted decks, the dazzling Illumination of its neon-lighted nameplate blazed like the sign-off piece When the last New York cough t* of B fiieworks display: "EMPRESS OF INDIA." coughed. Charles A. Wlggln And the last Yankee sneeze is snoze; When the ship has rounded HatMove Over, Elvis terns, And one's fingers becomes unfroze (With fewer sniffs from a runny nose) ; One remembers opportunities That whispered at the door. And a certain strength and sweet­ ness He has vaguely known before-— But, Opportunity has gone ashore! Another Ship My shipmate's name's Content­ ment And I can say without resentment. He's a better pal than Ambition, Or other shipmates by the score. Let the shysters do the fleecing. Let the cops do the policing. And let the gashounds take the cure. Strumming away on the blues (in the Red Sea, of course], Vernon Harris has an appreciative audience in (I to r) Blackie, the chief matp, chief cook and Stanley (foreground). The musical session was on the John B. Kulukundis. tmRFAlHEAYY ^ Choctaw Purse Starts Family On New Life The Perfect Squelch t 9BftS0NAUi(?f^^R "J,:-.5. /. raccTUrtoca SEAFARERS IOC 1«. 1>» But this Seafarer, mute dhd moody. When he's awake and has the duty. Let him stand his leatch in peace And, if you please—long endure! �SEAFARERS The Old And The New .r '•'-: Disputes Beef "On Crew Mail '^ ; W.'^:y''-'y'--^ ••'• • filS|iliSI*P:f:E -:'ISIP SIU Veteran W. Andrews Dies At 66 WHITMAN, Mass. — Vet­ eran Seafarer William B. An­ drews died at his home here December 11 after an illness over the past two years. His sister, Mrs. C. W. Clift of Whit­ man, notified the LOG of his pass­ ing last week. Andrews last sailed in the en­ gine department on the Steel Rover- in 1955. Ho would have been 66 on December 28. An SIU man since 1944, when he Joined the Un­ ion in New York, Andrews sailed through World War II as a chief electrician and reefer engineer. During one 22month period Andrews early during the war, he made 22 crossings of the Atlantic as chief electrician on the troop hospital ship Chateau Thierry. He was a former member of the Whitman School Committee and active in other civic affairs, particularly in promoting athletics for young people in the communiPrior to his sea service, Andrews had been an electrical contractor and merchant ashore. Besides his sister, he is survived by a nephew and three nieces. Burial was at Colbrook Cemetery on Dec. 14. f: S:"' K- I; 'Sea-Spray' w. Getting the feel of the wheel, first-tripper W. Consoli, OS, leornt what to do (above, left) from H. Bjerring, AB (center), aboard the Valley Forge. 2nd mate Shuttleworth stands by to see that everything is okay. Picture by reporter Alexander Daniluk. At right, a pair of oldtimers on the Wild Ranger, Homer Starling (left) and Mike Laugivin, get ready to go oshore after a Far East run. Mike's many friends, will be glad to know he's still chipper at the age of 77. Photo by C. E. Martin, chief cook. SIU, A&G Disfrict BALTHUORE... UU B. BalUmon St. Earl Slieppard. Asent EAatem 7-4900 BOSTON 278 State St. Jamea Sheehan, Agent Richmond 24140 HOUSTON..... 4203 Canal St. Robert Mattbewa. Agent Capital 3-40892 34080 LAKE CHARLES. La .^19 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HBndock 6-8744 MIAMI... 744 W. FUgler St. Louia Nelra, Agent FRanfciln 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1784 MORGAN CITT 912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 3196 NEW ORLEANS ,...833 BienvlUe St. Lindaey WllUama. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW VORK.., = .m8 4th A~.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK .137-129 Bank St. J. BuUock. Agent MAdlaon 7-1083 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Martot 7-1^ SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harriaon Marty Breithoff. Acent Douglaa 2-9478 SANTURCE. ra.. 1313'Fernandez Juncoe Sal CoUa. Agent Phone 3-5996 SAVANNAH 3 Abercom St, Wmiam Morria, Agent Adama 3-1728 SEATTLE ....2905 l*t Ave. Ted BabkowaU, Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklta St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 3-1323 WILMINGTON. CaUf 80S Marine ^e. Reed Humphrlea, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....679 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TBEASURERS /. Algina, Deck W. HaU. Joint, C. Simmona. Eng. R. Mattbewa. Joint Joint E Mooney. Std. SUP "^''^a'cinMS MC&S HONOLULU....81 South Nlmltx Highway PHone S-1714 NEW YORK 878 4th Ave.. Brooklyn • HYaclnth 94600 PORTLAND .211 SW Clay St. . CApltol 7-3222 NEW ORLEANS 823 BlenvUle St. RAmond 7428 SAN FRANCISCO 380 Fremont St. suiter 1-1999 SEATTLE 2909 — 1st' Ave. MAln 3-0088 WILMINGTON 809 Marine Ave. TErminal 44938 MFOW HONOLULU... .98 North Nlmltz Highway PHone 9-6077 BALTIMORE 1218 East Baltimore St. EAztern 7-3383 NEW ORLEANS 823 BienvlUe St. MAgnoUa 0404 NEW YORK 130 Greenwich St. COrtland 7-7094 PORTLAND 822 NW Everett St. CApltol 3-72974 SAN FRANCISCO... 240 Second St. DOuglas 2-4992 SAN PEDRO 298 West 7th St. TErminal 3-4483 SEATTLE .2333 Western Ave. MAln 24326 Great Lokes District vi'. ^•: RICHMOND. Calif....810 Hacdonald Ave. BEacdn 24938 480 HarrUon St. DongUa 2-8363 SEATTLE .3908 1st Ave. Main 0390 WHJONGTON ...BOS Marine Ave. . Terminal 44131 SAN FRANCISCO.. HONOLULU....51 SouUi Nlmltz PHone 902-7' PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 ALPENA -By Seafarer 'Red' Fink I If ;j3- 1219 N. Second Ave. ELmwood 4-3616 180 Main Sk Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W. 29 St. \MAln 14147 •RIVEE ROUGE ..10229 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 BULUTH 621 W. Superior St.< , Phone: Rand> Ipb 2-4110 FRANKFOBt. Mich PO Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 MILWAUKEE 633 S. Second Ave. BRoadway 2-3039 BUFFALO. NY..; Canadian Disfrict HAUFAX. N.S.. 128% HoUls St. Phone 3-8911 MONTREAL 634 St James St. West "Victor 24161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Untario Phone; 3:3221 PORT COLBORNB........103 Durham St. Ontario Phone; 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. £. . EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617% Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebeo. 29 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario .....82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOHN...... 177 Prince WUliam St. NB OX 2-S43I V •'• u- &•mp- W\'. im-'y. • ' And the bartender set up the girls and you said 'I didn't order for them—I ain't payin' for theiril' . . .'Then what hop- JaanuT K. 1989 LOG To thB Editori "Letter to the Editor," which appeared in your December 19, 1958, edition, wai' brought to the attention of the manager of our New York office by the home office. We in the New York office of Waterman Steamship Com­ pany take exception to the let­ ter as a whole and I take excep­ tion particularly to tw^o specific paragraphs since I am^ the only letters To The Editor All letters to the editor lor publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names trill be withheld upon request. "gal" who would be "respon­ sible" for crew mail. I think I remember the inci­ dent. One of our shore person­ nel bed occasioQ. to visit the SS Chickasaw and picked up all the crew mail that was in the office when he left, and brought U to the ship. Aftmr the mall was dis­ tributed to the crew, one of the crewmembers informed him that a letter he was looking for was not in that batch. The crewmember was informed that was all the mail for the ship that was in the office when he left, but that his letter may have come in during the day and if he wanted to, he could check the office. It is regular routine in this office to deposit all mail ad­ dressed to any vessel that is in port on the port captain's desk, so that it can readily be picked up by anyone leaving the office for the ship and delivered to the ship. That was the reason why "his mail was finally found right on the desk" when he came to the office and asked for it. Further on the delivery of mail to crewmembers: 1 know life would be much easier for all if crewmembei's would ad­ vise their .families and friends, emphatically, to include the name of the vessel In the address when directing mail. We realize^ the men on our . ships are" anxious to hear from home. When these letters are received and the name'of the vessel Is omitted we make every effort to"find out the ship the man is on but this is not always pos­ sible. Marlon McCann Waterman Steamship Corp. (New York Office) First Sea Trip Leaves A Mark To the Editor: I would like to relate the wonderful experience I had this summer working on an SIU ship, the Armonk. When 1 say it was the greatest and best experience in my life so far, I am being perfectly truth­ ful and I honestly mean it. My age, by the way. Is 18. I shipped as an OS and, be­ lieve me,-the work I eacountr ered on board was interesting ' and healthful. I was -with a great group of fellows who knew what their Jobs were and how to do them, They sure were masters of their Jobs . and T learned much about seamanship from their teachings which will definitely stay with me for a lifetime, f don^ havB to teU you of my: ;' numerous adventures on the high seas, which were very ex­ citing and humorous, and could fill volume 'upon volume of books. All the seamen who may read this probably know what I mean-when I say this. Since this was my first trip on a ship, 1 was excited, eager to help and learn, but unfamiliar with ev­ erything. The point I'd like to express is about the seamen I've en­ countered. I'd say that they are the best people in the whole world. Their character and per­ sonality can't be equalled. This was shown throughout the twomonth trip, by their willingness to help me out in tough situa­ tions where 1 didn't know too much about the Job at hand, . their jollity and hardiness in performing work and in leisure hours, and the way everyone cooperated for the benefit of one another. It was remarkable and won­ derful! I'm sure that if people all over the globe would live the way seamen do this would be a world full of the things we ail strive for today for our world of tomorrow. Visiting .Poland, where we delivered a load of coal, was another exerience I'll never for­ get. This was in seeing how people existed under a Com­ munist rule. Note that I said "existed" and not "Uve". I bet­ ter understand the horrible un­ dertakings- of Communism now and take world events more seriously than previously. I al­ so appreciate a million that I am an American. Coming back to the United States, we ran into a couple of bad storms. Here the intensity of sea life was evident, and still ' a more vivid example of how the seamen cooperate in time of danger took fom. Believe me, I can't describe the magni­ tude of this one adventure alone.. Seeing waves pound against the sides of the Liberty ship, and its rolling and pitch­ ing, really got me thinking. It occurred to me that maybe seamen are the fine way they are and have the outlook on life that they do because they know th^re is something greater and stronger - than they are all aroimd them. This qomes from the effect of the ocean, the great natural environment en­ closing them everywhere, whose great power they know. Well, my trip is over now, and I want to add that it is liv­ ing with me in my daily life. The education I've gained from this terrific sea life has certain­ ly played an immense part in maturing me both physically and mentally. I am continuing my senior school studies at present and, In. the future, 1 plan- to go to a maritime col­ lege here in New York State. Peter "Junior" Zaccone ^ it 4) Support Vote On One-Year Limit To the Editor: After reading Brother Ernest DeBautte's letter in the LOG (Dec. 19, 1958) we, the under- signed, hereby agree 100 per­ cent on the, one-year shipping limit. We think that this' should be put to a vote as soon as possible. S. Garcia T. Allen R. B. Wingard . F. F. Rasheed Herman H. Winbora Denny Moore Steve Vlahos Olaf Lafsakie -E^.JfCocani^ �SEAFARERS Page Fifteei LOG Meet The Family Hnbert R. BnteidiM ^ Please contact Eunice Tart. 107 Albemarle St., Baltimore 2, Md. » » » Tony Nettnno You are urged to get In touch 'with Ernest Knight at 115 St. John's Place, Brooklyn 6, NY. : . t Harold E. Peterson Anyone having any information on the ahove please contact Mrs. Francis Hart, 217 Amherst St, ;Providence 0, RI. I : * t CS Miami Crewmembers The money collected for the wife of Frank Shaw has been sent to her by ship's delegate Charles Bums. Mafson Cuts Pacific Fare ; SAN FRANCISCO — Matson 'lilnes, which recently laid up the passenger vessel Lurline for lack of bushiess, is reducing passenger fares 25 percent on ^cial roundtrip voyages to the South Pacific, 'New Zealand, and Australia next • sprii;^. '. ; jdanned by members of the SIU, Pacific District, Matson has been hard hit by British passenger ves­ sels operating at- lesser rates in 'the area. Recently, Matson has been sporadically lajring up its ships in response to fluctuations of bu^ess. Ex-SS Ariekareo Ex-SS Stony Point Back pay forms for the follow­ ing crewmembers are being held by SIU counsel. Miller and Seeger,'26 Court, (6th floor), Brook­ lyn, NY: Donald E. Mackey, Francis Dowd, Brady Falrcloth, Gomaire Bloeman, Ignatius J. Tor-> re. . ^ John F. Wflliams -Urgent that you write your sis­ ter, Mrs. Lucy Williams Smith Abel, c/o General Delivery, Stuart. Fla. She has important business to discuss with you. i » BUI WorthingtoB It is important that you get In touch with M. J. Coffey at the US PubUc Health Ward 6 East, 15th Ave It Lake St, San Francisco, Calif., ^ 3^ William D. White Your sister, Mrs. Rose Phillips, requests that you write her. Her address is 5 Fleet Walk, Brooklyn, NY. ^ ^ ^ Bob W. Ferrandis, Sverre B. Pederssen, Erie Risberg, Rich­ ard W. Schnlts, Sylvester Zygarowski, Raymond H. Miller Income tax refund checks are being held for you by Jack Lynch, at Room 201, SUP Headquarters, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. For Miller, there is a W-2 for 1957. EVERY I SUNDAY I VOICE I BROADCAST I .••c, •• I ••if 'I' "THE VOICE OF THE MTD" IVaY lUMBAY, 1420 OMT (UM CST Svadiajf) J;-' if. - %.c. • ffTK'U, 19850 KCi Ships in Caribbean, East Coast of South America, South Atlantio and East Coast of United States. WFL-IS, 15850 KCa Ships In Gulf of Mexico, Carib­ bean, West Coast of South America, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. WFK-OB, 15Y00 KCO Ships in Mediterranean area. IN^orth Atlantic, Buropean and US East Coast. t Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue ... j •v: 1 --v:| -I- i'C?'' • •: 'SSii ,, SIU BABY ARRIVALS All of the follotoing SIU familiea have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Kenneth B. Kent, bora Novem­ Anne Elizabeth Bagley, born Au­ ber 3, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. gust 1, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Bagley, Jamaica, NY. Clyde Kent, Baltimore, Md. . t \ t Pierre & Andre DeBoissiere,horn Merrill Charles Cucia, born De­ November 9, 1958, to Seafarer and cember 9, 1958, to Seafarer and ]Mrs. Rudy P. DeBoissiere, Lexing­ Mrs. Jacob Cucia, New Orleaus, La. ton, Va. ft * Sandra Cruz, born October 11, Elizabeth A. Maldenado, born 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan November 21, .1958, to Seafarer Cruz, New Orleans, La. and Mrs. Rafael R. Maldonado, ft ft ft Wilmington, Calif. Tyrone Ellis, born November 23, tc> $• % • 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Farris Charles E. Yonng, born Decem­ Ellis, Oakland, Calif. ber 13, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. ft ft ft Charles A. Young, Lake Charles, Stephen Michael Jacobson, born La. December 21, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. John W. Jacobson, Kear­ ney, NJ. Final TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS y-" Seafarer Sol Biondo Is sfiewn at hom« In Baltimo.^e with wife. Rose, and daughj^, RosAnn, 3 ^ears aid. Every Sunday, 1915 GMT (2:19 PM EST Sunday) WCO-13020 KCa Europe and North America WCO-T6908.8 KCa East Coast South America WCO-22407 KCa West Coast South America Every Monday, 0315 GAfT (10:15 PM EST Sunday) . WMM 25-15607 KCa Australia WMM 8M1087Jt Northwest Pacific MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT ft ft ft Richard Hemby, born November 7, 1958, to Seafarer and Mia. Clar­ ence. £. Hemby, Tampa, Fla. ft ft ft Arosa Ships To Be Sold Via Auction BREMERHAVEN, Germany — More details about the defunct Swiss-owned, Panamanian-flag Arosa Line came to light here in a court statement dealing with dis­ posal of the company's ships. The statement said that the total debts of the firm are about $8,400,000, roughly a million and a quarter more than the company's assetd. The Arosa Line ships, including the Arosa Star, the ex-SS Puerto Rico, were seized to satisfy out­ standing bills for fuel oil and other supplies. The Arosa Sun was im­ pounded in Bremerhaven, the Arosa Star in Bermuda and the Arosa Kulm in England. The Swiss-owned, Panamanianregistered ships were manned mostly by European crews and, like most runaways, operated in Amer­ ican foreign commerce. They ran between the US and Europe in the spring and summer months, and operated on Caribbean cruises during the winter carrying ah overwhelmingly American passen­ ger list. The German coiu-t ordered the auction April 10 of the Arosa Sun, the largest and most modern of the three ships with an assessed value of better than $5 million., A British court in Bermuda has ordered the auctioning of the Arosa Star and the third vessel is also expected to go on the auction block. When operating in the European trade, the three vessel? carried better than 2,800 -American passengers per crossing, while evad­ ing payment of Income taxes and accepted maritime standards through the device of Panamanian registry. Upturn Due In Houston Gary Lee Morrison, born Decem­ ber 20, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. The death of the following Sea­ C. A. Morrison, Seattle, Wash. farers' has been reported to the ft ft ft Seafarers 'Welfare Plan and the HOUSTON—WhUe shipping for SIU death benefit is being paid to -Bdberto Narvarez, born Septem­ this port fell off a bit during the ber 22, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. their beneficiaries. past period. Bob Matthews, port Felipe Narvarez, Houston, Texas. agent, reports the outlook for the Francis B. MeCoilian, 46: A ft ft ft coming two weeks is very good. In throaty disease proved fatal to Brother McCollian who passed away Lucas Wheeler, born September addition to the usual in-transit In the USPHS Hospital in BalU- 1,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Orien tankers, a number of other vessels including the Penn Trader, Coal­ more on November 4, 1958. He Wheeler, Toomsuba, Miss. ings Hills, Pacific Carrier, Atlan­ ft ft ft Joined the Union in 1956 and sailed Reginald C. Sylvester, born Oc­ tis and the Steel Maker are sched­ in the steward department. Burial was in Our Lady of Grace Ceme­ tober 15,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. uled to come in port for payoff. As some of these vessels are from tery, Penndel, Pa. Surviving is his Eddie Sylvester, Whistler, Ala. fairly long trips, it is expected wife, Mrs. Mae McCollian, of Phil­ ft ft ft that there will be some replace­ adelphia, Pa. Marcia Lynn Waldrop, born Sep­ ments needed. tember 18, 1958, to Seafarer and t • 4" t There were 15 vessels calling Francis Dngas, 43: Brother Du- Mrs. James L. Waldrop, Panama into port over the past two weeks. gas died Novem­ City, Fla. Two paid off, one signed on and ber 19, 1958, ft ft ft from hemor­ Bernard Anthony Fimovicz, horn 12 were in transit. The vessels rhages suffered December 16,1958, to Seafarer and paying off were the Maxton (Clo­ fn an auto acci­ Mrs. Bernard F. Fimovicz, Amster­ ver Carrier) and the Penn Trader (Penn Trans.) The Shinnecock dent. He had dam, Ohio. Bay (Veritas) signed on. been taken to the ft ft ft In transit were the Waldo USPHS Hospital Karen Reveia Bailey, born De­ in Galveston, cember 23, 1958, to Seafarer and (World Tramp); Seatrain New Texas. Joiidng Mrs. Sam Bailey, New Orleans, La. York, New Jersey, Savannah (Seatrain); Val Chem . (Heron); the SIU in 1952, ft ft ft Mermaid (Metre); Bienville, Beau­ he sailed in the steward depart­ Kevin Lee Ort, born November regard (Pan-Atlantic); Winter ment. The place of burial Is not 25, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gil­ Hill, Royal Oak, Bents Fort (Cities known. bert Ort, Portland, Ore. Service); The Cabins (Texas City t i ft ft ft Refinery); Petro Chem (ValenWiUiam V. Shores, 6S: An HIWD Joe Adam Gutierrez, born De­ ttne) and the Steel Recorder (Isth-. member since 1957, Brother Shores died in his BaUiinoie . home be­ cember 19, 1953, to Seafarer.and miau). cause of a heart ailment. He had Mrs. Tomas Gutierrez, Galveston, . . worked in the engme department Texas. ft ft ft but had been placed on the dis­ ability-pension because of his ail­ Meiva L. Hamilton, born Novem­ ment. His wife, Mrs. Verba Shores, ber 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. survives him. Bui'ial was iii London Melvln J. Hamilton, Baltim«r?, ! . I Park Cieme^n', Baltimore, Md. Md. �SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERN ATIONAL UN ION •ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT •AFL-CIO • • •> *: " :• - iiHiiil. i-i -:'x , 'iHiiiliiliSiiii : -v' 'J- - " 'v ' fr * V, •• s A • 'y'l; -J"' J., -ij V. • : FOR SEAFARERS AND THEIR iiiiiiipii Already in operoHon on a limited scale in New York, the SlU blood bank program promises to fill a life-saving need for the continuing health and safety of SlU men and their families in all Atlantic and Gulf ports. The pilot blood donor project is designed to eve,ntually meet all possible colls for blood, and thereby do away with the need to round up donors in an emer­ gency. Once sufficient reserves are accumu­ lated, a Seafarer or a member of his family who is ill or injured in any A&G port will be able to draw on the credits bui t up in the Union's own blood bonk right in his local hospital. Costly, time-consuming delays will no longer be a proi!>lem in a time of crisis. With the cooperation of Seafarers the SlU bank will be able to meet its initial reserve need in the near future. . — - - J, . • Under the program set up through the facilities of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, a volunteer donor makes an dppoinfment q day in advance at the New York hall and is advised of the necessary steps to take before he appears at the Plan's nearby clinic the following day. All donors are given un examination at the clinic to check on their condition. Then, at the end of each day, the blood collected IS dispatched for processing and storing of the Brooklyn Donor Center. Thereafter, the blood is to be distributed as needed to replenish the amount a local hospital ad­ ministers to any Seafarer or S|U dependent. At the same time, additional donors keep building up the reserve in the blood bank itself to meet any future need. iiilliiiiililiii iiiliiiiliiiii ^;fy.yi:y.^y\yy,.yyyyyAyy::.^ j ";wl �•i «:.-,•£€ , llPfitf • '"II # ^ • • 1^ - ^ '® • •'•" '' r. Iv >; ,:. r- ^ -• 'v^;;-:,,.' t" •.'•-• - •»' ,- '••3i "C w ""^'''i ¥- - '' • ', ^ ' .• % T -'i' '"i ^ i- ::• J - ^' Vf ' ': ^V ?•- • .!i '.- - J i • r. v„ f.f'. - .-: _.j '-_ ' -,• i'" , !|_VA / • : : • CONSTITUTION ,•• . jjl J: v <>i; . - j': ( '; • ;i::'' ^.-'••vls^;-'.'iv-' .'' . u.. ., • 1' " • -•' V ; Seafarers Internafional Union •.- v; ij'.- • »•' • ', ^ ' , ! • ••' *'. U-." •- ' T" • r '••• :, Ej^£/?y SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED r .M S^2 vr. <i , \ fc-i' V<-~. A s. 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' " '• • •:*!' f y-;^ "V ' -'• •'Sk M 'iv's:•• . \j* -_/ 'y-• JS ;" i- - • r." m' i*/ . :r%'^ ^ H -i* ' ; "f t a,'!/;.;''; , j* •yrhi- ' -• ,7 7 :7 5 -. . ••r-' '••" .fc> ' '• T-..7'i' • ^ - ' • ,' V-,- ., .^,y_ - i I?;: V:.;-.^ ^ ,.^,; •_' « • 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 hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall he hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member he deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. ^ The right to he confronted by his accuser and to he 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 stdnd with him in defense of the democratic priti' ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union, -1 ,I 'ij-ri} /' . . >i:.y -WI-' f'i.'• • - - The SlU 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 reao tions to the document from members of Congress. ': -•• 7 , • i " ;y|i -:,',' 5"^^ ...'i i-J |7-^ -' ;> Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.i •*... I have looked over the constitution and offhand it would appear to be emiently fair and just. I was particularly interested in {he fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of your organization." "V .'i A ;,;.;s i'j7 . v-- C .•: .. .,•- ' •• •" • '' AFL-CIO "i •. "L'ii' -V-•" «>'. • 3 ' ,••, ' • •• .- ^'. .-•«-' A&G District •'.1 in the spirit of democratic trade imionism." Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.i "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, HI.: "I ap­ preciate your sharing the constitution with me and I commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel that these are of concern to persons out­ side the ranks of your own member­ ship," Senator James E. Murray, Montana: "I am particularly impressed by the pro­ visions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and' guaranteeing the tradi­ tional American rights to representa­ tion, cross-examination, and confrmitation by the accuser ... am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn -' •' • '•,- ,• •- A •^I hr;pi:< I 7J /•r.Vv,, ^ •<'1. , .. .jQCt,-, |k»,- • 1 •• -444 .»;| ' •\7 77-7'77.. : ,7 '••\'7r-777;%77v;'A'-7-v7/^77%7:;>vA7A;vA;;7-77^?7 -7 - it . A--' 7 '•; 7 :7r-, ; . -L-;' ;!;I:,»r.7-;r.,--''7 ' 7' A / , ;7 ,r.,;l7, r'' •'•'''''77'7fS^-"'7p-w77?'..'7:Ay;77,:7^i --77 '•*.• I' Itey • |V,7-;,y,, ''"7. ' .. 'v.'" • M, ' . ' -.-I. -7, . 7''777 . ^ ^ - ttiv mm "•vm'* '. * y- -j3 ••A''7;:r^ Mr- r»ti'' dM '•mm- .t-m* J'-•7; .i«« "7 713 ^7 -.V- ' i,.. ' """ " ' • V . • .yj:^.. • \ • . • , .y, ^ •oi-'M ««a mm mm- '' U;, |,;7:::A77WA.. • :~zy .•' • 7.. • 7_..; . . •' ; >' -. >7 . .7:71 • I.*; I r-m • ;1| ;l| .7^1 7 Si �.•••'„' • . Is $. W- %y. '?' •••-• p;; -• Jiif '• " • ' ' ' ' '•.••"•' ^T' ' CONSTITUTION United States, provided the member uwsln good landing at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and futlher provided he applies for reinstatemept within BO days after discharge from the Armed Forces (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues because of empioyment aboard an American flag mer­ chant ves.sel. ^ Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be Seafarers Internationa! Union • A&G District sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified iii Section 3 shall not run. It (As Amsnded, August, 1956J 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 witlh 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 sea* taring men, have determined to form one union, the No one shail deprive hhn of that right sary to decide such questions.. in SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ Every member shall have the right to nominate hlmseif 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 his 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. trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with shall uphoid and defend this Constitution and shall be First of these fights is the right of the American sea» 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 hostile or dual organiza­ That it is the right of each member to receive fair and V tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. Just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient ' Every member shall have the right to be confronted by A majority vote of the membership shall decide which leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. ' bis accuser whenever he is ch'arged with violating the iaw 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 which 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 VI dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union 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 Section 9. Only members in good standing shail be al­ freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. lowed to vote. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we A militant membership being necessary to the security ARTICLE rV 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 tho Members dismissed from the Union may t>e 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 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 duties of our profession, and by giving all po'^ible assist­ ARTICLE V holders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved ance to our employers in caring for their gear- and DUES AND INITIATION FEE to the members. ' property. Section I. All members shell pay dues quarterly, on a CONSTITUTION Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ ARTICLE I To use our infiuence 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 be known as the Seafarers Interna­ ship and effecting a change in the Maritime law of the tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional United States, so as to render it ihore equitable and to trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ amendment. 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 yote 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 seamen 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 over 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 seamen now perform. Section 1. Members may retire from membership by possible in the attainment of their just demands. ARTICLE II paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter in which they To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals AFFILIATION retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due. and ow­ so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ ing the 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 Fed­ 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 obll-' meet to act, that meetings can be attended by. only a^ by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined 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, must 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 dual or-hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of sions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those Section I. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ his right to reinstatement. who are present may act for and in the interest of all, mitted to membership in accordance with such rules as Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six we have adopted this constitution. are adopted, from time to 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 quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly In order to form a more perfect union, we members American citizens, or'eligible for such citizenship. No levied during the period of retirement. If the period of of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ 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 shall 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. period of retirement, including those for the current fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the No candidate shall be granted membership until be has 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: "1 pledge my honor as a man, that I 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 thaTi will work Tor its interest and will 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 menace orders of the Union. I promise that I will never reveal of communism and any other enemies of freedom and Section 5. The period of retirement shall be computed the proceedings of the Union to its injury or to persons the democratic principles to wMich we seafaring men not entitled to know It. And if I break this promise, 1 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 SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION and acquaintance. SO HELP ME GOD!" ganizations; we shall support a journal to give additional Section |. 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 ihe fullest extent consistent with our duties and ob­ (a) The Constitution sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ (b) Majority vote of the membership pended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights 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 in arrears ministered by Headquarters and Ports. tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction in dues or more than six rnonths in. arrears in assessments Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the-Secretary-.. based on race, creed or color. or unpaid fines, > » Treasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas-1 To govern our conduct as a Unioi) and bearing in mind urers, the exact number of-which shall be deterniined by This time shall not run: ' ' that most of our members are migratory, that their duties (a) While a member is actually partidpating 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. T' 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. Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent andy I (c) While a member is under, an incapacity due to ac­ Patrolmen, as prorided for herein, and the Port shall; No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or tivity iri behalf of the Union, bear the name of the city in which the Union's Port,' privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of (d) While a member is in the /frmed Services of the Offices are located. ^ • • AFL-CIO n vu vm t'.' - !i'. • ^• fl*' -, .1^' !^.y P!" :>. • >•,"' it/' I- • 11 (S?lK :• iil^ '& V' S '.yy) 'I itMi'i'yf �\ S«^n 5. Ev#w member of the Union shall be regie- not be delegated, but the Sceretary-TMasurer may delegate tered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine, to a penon or persons the execution of such of his duties or stewards department. Hie definition of„these depart­ as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ ments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. tions set forth in this Constitution. (J) Immediately after assuming office, the SecretaryThis definition may be modified by a^ majority votO of the membership. No member may transfer from one de-/ Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretarypartment to another except by express approval as evi­ Treasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ denced by a majority vote of the membership. capacity. This designation may be changed from time to ARTICLE Vni time. These designations Shall be entered in the minutes ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT OFFICERS. PORT of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions AGENTS. AND PATROLBIEN of Section 2-A of this Article Hull apply in the ease of a Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, vacancy in the office of Secretaiy-Treasnrer. as set forth except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These in that section. officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. or Patrolman shall be filled by-the Secretary-Treasurer by Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, temporary appointment exce^ in those cases vdiere the except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by. this ARTICLE IX Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted to a OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS regular meeting for approval,. modUieatkm. substitution of Section I. The following jobs in the Uniop shall be a replacement, or postponement of a vote to a later date, voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the tion: postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall (A) Meeting Chairman . remain in eUect until a vote is taken. (B) Delegates (L» The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and fC) Committee Members of: all measiures. and employ such means, which he deems - (a) Auditing Committeenecessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further Ibi. Trial Committee the welfare, of the Union and its members, in HI matters (c) Quarterly Financial Committee involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and tdl Appeals Committee public affairs. (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 2. Assistant SecretaryrTreasnrer Section Z. Addition^ committees may be formed as ia) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the AsHst-tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with tution. Section 1-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ ARTICLE X retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. AND OTHER Upon the death, resignation, or removal from of^e of ELECTED JOB HOLDERS the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the, office shall.be Section L The Secretary-Treasurer determined as follows: (a) The Secretary-Treasurer Hull be the Executive Of­ That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans. Mobile. ficer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in . or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes behalf of. the Union in all matters except as otherwise in the last regular election shall be the firH in line of specifically provided for in the Constitution. succession. The next in the line of succession HtaU be that (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next higheH port or otherwise. number of votes in that election. The next in the line of Ic) He shall be responsible, for the organization and succession shall be that Port Agent of the sHd Ports who maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of received the next highest ntunber of votes. the Union; setting up. and maintenance of, sound accoun(> The Port Agents of the said Ports shall also be deemed ing and bookkeeping systems; the setting up. and main­ to 1>e Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so tenance of. proper office and other administrative Union referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. procedures: the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the penditure of all Union funds. Port t,r otherwise. He shall Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the tatter's duties be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, as the latter may direct and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote financial operations of the Union for the previous week. In that body. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considera­ Section S. Port Agents tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall <«) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the take appropriate action to Insure observance thereof. administration of Union affairs in the Port of bis juris­ (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ diction. bership. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate the num­ (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his Port, be ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and stitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port New York, New Orleans. Mobile, and Baltimore may not action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action tobe closed except by Constitutional amendment. insure observance thereof. Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ (cl He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded subject to approval .by a majority vote of the membership. by the Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasuref shall supervise the activities (d> In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ of all Ports. istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer, n Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income ship. the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event and expenses, and complying with all other accounting of the incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under his in­ At the. first regular meeting in August of every elec­ structions, shall open each Port meeting and shall deter­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the mine whether a quonun exists. Nothing contained herein -membership a pre-balloting report. This report shall rec­ shall permit the Port Agent to otherwise act as chairman ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of any meeting, unless so - properly designated by a of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the majority vote of the members present at the said Port number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for Meeting. (f) Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular^officer thereof, or any other similar Agents' Conference. (g) The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman to depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the such Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, Secretary-Treasurer may. in his" discretion, postpone the regardless of the departmental designation under which recommendation as to the depository until no later than the Patrolman was elected. 'h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at. the first regular meeting in October. that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ This recommendatloa may also specify, whether any Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be tions, affiliation with which has been properly permitted. (i) The foregoing is in addition to those other duties designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. Section 4. Port Patrolmen of the membership. Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties are. (e) The Headquarters of the Union shall be located In New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port assigned to them by the Port Agent. Section 5. Meettng caialrmen Agent of that Port. (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including: (f) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be chairman of the the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the Al^nts' Conference and may cast one vote. presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his rules of order provided for. from time to time, by a powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and.all rules.and rulings duly majority vote of the membership and, if none, then byadopted by a majority vote of 'he membership. Within such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority Ihesa limits, he Hull strive to enhance the strength, poH- vote of the membership in each PorL (b> The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in the ti^ and pri»;ttge of the Union. : (h) Tbtl foregoing duties Hull be In addition to Hwse event of a tie. <e) The meeting ehalnnan shall not peraHl thf #acii»> Other duties elsevdiere demrlbed In this Constitntion, as aion of aiqr cHlgloaa subject, 'r well as those other duties lawfldly Imposed upon Uin. HCCHM •, DHegateia i "•^•1; U) The responHb^UUr of the ^ecrvtiry-Tmsaser nuy SMMHI •tenr—JPu« ncM (a> The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union who are elected,^ under the proviHons of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. (bi Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the convention. Section 7. Committees <a) Auditing Committee The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in writing, certify or refuse to certify sHd report The Auditing Committee for the Port where Headquarters is located shall also audit the Secretary-Treastirer's financial report to which the same rules as to certification and refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ tirety shall then be presented to the membership with action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of tbo membership. (b) TrlH Committee The Trial Committee shall conduct trials of persons charged, and shall submit findings and reccmmendaticns as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the re­ quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not. in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. Id Quarterly Financial Committee 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a quarterly (thirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ ommendations. Members of this Committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ rate findings. 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and recommendations. 3. Ail Port Agents are responsible for compljring with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc.. by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. 4. No report shall be considered as complete without an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the selection of such an accountant. Who must be certified under state law. 5. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. Id) Appeals Committee I. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adop^^d by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. 2.. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than .one week after, the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not inconsistent therewith. (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee 1. The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment of the members of this Union are involved. 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem­ bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ ommendations and submit them to the membership at a regular or a special meeting. 3 A Fort may establish a similar Committee for itself provided permission by a majority vote of the membership has been* obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ ommendations. together with comments by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause the said report and recommendations to be submitted to the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ gether with any report and recommendations which the Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, and may submit Interim reports anJ recommendations, in the same manner above set fortb. 4. in no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ tee obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ ner, without the approval of the membership of the Union as evidenced by a majority vote of-the member­ ship. 5. A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, ia granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vnf i of the membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. fi. This Committee shall be charged with the preparetlM and exemitlon of a strike plan which shall be bindfat on nU eaemhcrs «aBd other persona «ffiiated with .--3 '•iii m •km • • 3 �saniMi t If |ig vs. .- K'Jl'': -^"•• l.vi"--.'v,;..,; •,>• • iO'' cG?.; r-'V-..-- , mf'' J jlMi UnloB. Howeva*. a majority vote of the membOtvhip Iliiay repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or 'pU of a strike plan. V* ^ AKTICLBXI WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFHCBRS AND OTHER ELECTIVE ;iOB HOLDERS. ONION EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS Section 1. the following eleOted officea ana Jobs shall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretory-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two years set forth herein la expressly 'subject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained in Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution. I Section g. The term of any riecUve Jobs other than ; those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall conUnue 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 T'nlon, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary' to elect the one or ones serving. I Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shal' be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the membership. Section 4. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, all other classifications of employees of the Union shaii be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, as recommended by the Secretory-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority Vote of the membership, the Secretory-Treasurer may contract for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ sary in the best interests of the Union. ' Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by a majority vote of the membership shall be followed. ARTICLE XII QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS. PORT AGENTS. PATROLMEN. AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent Or Patrolman, provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American Flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking the job of Patrolman or Assistant iSecretary-Treasurer in a specified department; this seatime 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 Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January Ist 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 oif the United States of America. I Section 2. AU candidates for, and bidders of, othee ieiective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and Jobs, whether elected bi appointed in abcordance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership in good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to held such office or Job and shall constitute an incapacity with regard to such office or joV ARTICLE Xin ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS AND PATROLMEN Section 1. Nominations Any member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer Is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the letter's re­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the folflowing: ^ (a) The name of the candidate (b) His home address and mailing address (c> His book number (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman (e) Proof of citizenship , (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. y The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ gust 12th and no later than September 12th ot the election • year. Section 2. Credentials Committee (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regula'r meeting in September of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It ^all Consist of six members in attendance at the meeting. With two members from each of the Peck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ able to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec> ^ calls a special meeting at the Port in •^^^rder te eilecl a replacement, The Committee'a results. : ibaU^^fe vote, with ally tie vote being resolved by • ( 1 BtoJoriW vote of tbe mcmberriiip at a special meeting handed to the member who shall thereupon sign his. nam# i-r--i on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate), tea; called lor that at Headquarters Port. <b) After Its elcCtloit. the Cotnolittee shal) immediately gether with his book number, and ballot number. The ^ go into dessioii. It shall determine whether the person portion of theliallot on which the ballot number Is prlnte(i< : has submitted his appUcation correctiy and possesses the shall then be remocved, placed near the roster: sheet-, ana • ^ / • necessaiy qiiallEcatfons. The Committee shall prepare a the member shall proceed to the Voting sitej. (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab­ report listipg each applicant and his book number under the office Or Job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be lishment of a bootb or other voting site where each mem­ . marked "qualified" or "dbqualified" according to^e find­ ber may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the • < ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been :>. j 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 tpe Port Aigent, and kept locked and sealed except as by all of the Committee members, and be completed and hereinafter set forth. (gl Voting shall commence on November 1st of the - > submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meet­ ing-after their elMtion. 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 days legally recognized in the city in which the Port Bulletin Board In each 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 at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter a Port in the city in which that Port is located, the bal­ containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air loting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, mail, speciar deliveiy, registered. A disqualified appli­ as the rase may be, on the next succeeding business day. cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem^ Subject to the foregoing, voting in all Ports shall com­ bership from the decision of' the Committee. He shall mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except that, or Saturdays, voting shall commence at-9^)0 AM forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the 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 arid continue until 7:30 PM. mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant Section 4. Polls Commltteea to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, (a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the • without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, eonsisting after the day on Which -the telegram is sent, to correct of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ bis application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough ** standing the pro\' 'PS of Article XXIV, Section 2, or to allow the applicant to appear before: it and still reach any other 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 tha said meeting to be held Between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, election. (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 Committee, 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 Tor the purpose (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the of electing the said Polls.Committee is called, and that qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ the minutes of : the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ 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. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall: collect of Port: Agent Or Port Patrolman, has'met all the require­ all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs ments of Section: 1-A of Article XII. of those, ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes, Section 3. Belloting Procedure. <a) The Secretory-Treasurer shall insure the proper and' the bal.ot records and files kept' by the Port Agent.. and tihiely preparation of ballots, witiiottt partiality as It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general amounts of stubs with the number of names and corre­ information and instructive comments not inconsistent sponding serial numbers on the roster, and Hhen com-: with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified pare the serial number and the amounts of haUots used Candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within with the vei-fication list, as corrected,, and ascertain each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and geograpbical pattern, commencing with the most northly anlount, represent the difference between what appears Port on the Atlantic, coast, following the Atlantic coast on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon erly along the Gulf of Mexico and go on,, until the list of shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dis­ Porta is exhausted. Thqre shall be allotted write-in space, crepancies, which report shall be In <duplicate, and signed on each ballot, sufficient to pennit each member voting to by :all the members of such Polls Committee.' Each write in as many names as there are offices and Jobs to be member of the Committe. may make what separate comr voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared aS to have the ments thereon ho desires, provided they are.signed, and : number thereon plaiied at Uie top thereof and shall be dated by. him. , A copy of this report; shall be given the : so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said Port Agent,'to be presented at the next r^cular meeting. number to be easily removed. On this removable portion A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secretaiyshall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature : Treasurer, who shall- cause an investigation to. be made forthwith. The, results of such iqvestigation shall be re^ of the ballot and the voting.dates thereof. <b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with retory-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No recommendations by^ th'^ Secretary-^Treasurer. .A majority . others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as vote of the meuibership shall 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 ComtAlttee shall also insure mat 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 except ih 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 seriarnumbers graph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized In of the ballots sent. Each Pdrt 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 niembera 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 Secretory-Treasurer are in good standing, stamp their book with .the word as having been sent to that Port, ^e Port Agent shall •'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 iii numerical order. It shall preservb amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify good order and decordm 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 vriien 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)'ln order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of correspondence dealing with the election This file shall the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or at all. times be available to any member asMng 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 he (c> Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, observed: At the end ot each day's voting, the Polls Committee, and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other distinguishing mark, shall appear on. the ballot, exOept In the presence of «>ny member desiring to attend, nrothat any member may write ib the name or names of any. vfded he observes v )er decorum, shall open the ballot member or members, as appropriate; for any office, or the bbx or boxes, and piwce all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, or envelopes, as'requirid, which shall Job of Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) No member may vote without displaying his then be sealed.; The members of the Polls- Committee Union Book, in: which there shall'be placed an appro­ shall thereupon sigif their names Across^ the flap of the n : ' priate notation of the date and'of the fact of voting, both said envelope or envelopes; with their book numb.;ie neXb'prior tm being handed a ballot. A ballot shall theii\be to their iijgnatures, The Committee shall also place the ^ ' �SoMMcMCBtary—Page Phr* \0''' fife; f;;% *' If- V Vv - ~ -4eM and name of the Port on the aaid envelope or en-^ lyitb the tally of -all the ballots and the preparation of p. velopet, and shal! certify, on the envelope or envelopes, closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results that the ballot box or hoxa were opened publicly, that of the election. Including a complete accounting of all all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all ballots and stubs, and-reconciliation of the same wiib the of those ballots are enclosed In the envelope or envelopes - s osiers-, verification lists, and receidie of the .Port Agents,. dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls' . ell with .detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records acd with each total broken down into Port totals. The they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the- Ta.ly.r g Committee shall be permitted access to the elecdispretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre* f f¥-t records and files of all Ports, which they may require pared for the purpose of enclosing the l»ilots and the to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The re­ making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em* port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and cjntain recommendations for the treatment of these bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, these envelopes shall he used by the Polls Committee for discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding member thereof, to submit a dissenting report as to the such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, aicuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with provided the comments are signed and dated by the ?..rt.nent details. member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall The Tallying Committee is also charged with the re­ then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the ceipt and evaluation of written protests by any member discretion - of Headquarters, may be furnished for that "-Ho claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and •sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ dismissal. If it finds the i)rotest valid, the Committee tory named in the pre-election report adopted by the shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within membership The Polls Committee shall not be dis­ the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished tical. effective, and just, but which terms. In any event, and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the , and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special Port Agent's election records or files. vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these The Polls Committee shall also insure thet the ballot terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the 'cey or keys contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in. writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ to the boxe" in an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the Committee shall sign their names, book ing Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope se­ of each protest received, the name and book number of curely In addition to delivering the key and ballot box the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports culled for by this Section 4, any files that they may have re­ as to enable the soecial vote set forth in this Section ceived. and all the stubs collected both for the daj and 5'c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ closing report shall be made by it unless and until the sible for the proper safeguarding of all .he aforesaid ma­ special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have terial, shall not release any of it until duly called for, been duly completed and tallied. td) The members of the Union Tallying Committee and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the after their election but, in any event, shall, arrive at Head­ Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31. of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tered mail or delivered in person. tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. AH members of the Committee shall also be meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, paid at. the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in Protests, and Special Votes. (a I On the day the balloting in each Port is to lermi- noFuial course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman V nate. the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in • from among themselves and, subject to the express terms addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters; or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together .as to special votes, prptests, and the contents of the final with a certification, signed and dated by all members of report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided the Committee that all balloi(s sent to the Port and nui there be.a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each .fixed at nine .19), The.Union Tallying Committee, but not member of the Committee to make-separate comments less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and to obtain tiie ballots from the depository immediate­ under his signature and date. The certification shall , duty after the termination of balloting and to insure their specifically Identify, by serial number and amount, the ly safe Custody during, the course of the Committee's pro­ unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but ceedings, ptoceedings of thisjCommittee, except for bound separately, the Committee shall- forward to Head­ the actual^he preparation the closing report and dissents quarters all stubs collected during the period of Voting, therefrom, if any, shall of be open to any member, provided together with a certification, signed by all members of he observes decorum. In ho event shall the Issuance of the Committee, that all the Stubs collected by the Com­ the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying. mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each "-•V.niitJee be delayed beyond the January i5th Imme­ member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ diately subsequent to the close of voting. der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee, (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In members shall not be discharged from their duties until sufficient copies to comply with the following require­ the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Port Agent and the Secretary-'Treasurer prior to the first Agent, which evidence shal| be noted and kept in the regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the Port Agent's election records or files. close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such (b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from this Section 5. shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, thei close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five at the address of Headquarters; In the event a Polls days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ Committee cannot be elected or cannot act oh the day ing applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. shajl have the duty to forward the material specifically As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall set forth in Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the conspicuous .manner. This copy shall be kept posted for functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. . a-perlod of two months. At the Election Report meeting, In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be mittee to execute those functions. taken up the discrepancies, if any. referred to i- Section All certilications called for under this Article Xlll of this Aiticle and the recommendations of the Tally­ shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge. 5(c) ing Committee therewith. A majority vote of Information, and belief of those required to make such the membershipsubmitted shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ certifications. \ (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 cordance. with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, action, however, shall not include the ordering of members. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, ..which a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of the results of the vote for any ofiRce or job, in which Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of: majority of the membership, Election Report meet­ two from each of the three departments of the Union. ing, may order a recheck andata the recount when a dissent to The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held^at the last regular meeting in the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ December of the election year. No Olficer, Port Agent,. bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the ,Patreimah, or candidate for office, or the job of Port cbniingBncles provided lur in this Section 5(f}, the closing Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this report shall be accepted as finaL J 'Committee. In addition to' its duties hereinbefore ,aet •; (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec, 5(f) must C|«t,^;-»fqrtht. th«^ Union Tallying Uommittee- shaU; be charged take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the dis• crepancles 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 shall - have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth ' in Section 5(c), insofar as that section deals with the terms of sych 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 I 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 jof Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The 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-Treasurer's 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 acceptedi the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be de^med-accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Urion 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 6e 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 shall be made only from resblts 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, shall be entered In the minutes of the Port where Headquarters is located. Polls Committee reports shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, _ Assistant 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 term 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 hot 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 such 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 shal) 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 1 will, to the best of my ability, protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union and the welfare of the membership." 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 provisious shall apply with regard to the Port. where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing Committee there shall audit the financial reports of the Headquai^ers Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer. • �, .fju-»i:*i; 11-1^T^Wi-Ji.i-'S^.'*^-^HIM I SupplementaryVvti Mt I If? • h If*' I' P-fc: b^ff |HK^.; / •' 1?^; •''•• !;»?';• i'^ li-' ^ fl-:. " P?' • I"' .SeafioB i. Qnarletlp FliuBdal Camarittee. section •. The Trial CbmmOtee riiall hear an pertinent (01 A new trial riiall be recommended If the Appeals The Quarterly Flaaiielal Cmnmlttee shall iw elected at evidence and rilall not Iw bound by the rules of evidence committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Com­ the Port where Headquarters Is located, at the Hrst or see> required by courts of taw but may receive all relevadt mittee should have beeiTdis^allfied, or (b) that the ac­ end regular meetine held after the close of the calendar testimony. Tiw Trial Committee may grant adjournments, cused was not adequately informed of the details (rf tho quarter for which the Committee is to make the required at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a charged offense, which resulted In his not having been audit It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls give'n a_filr trial, or te) that for any other reason., the ac­ . decide at which of these meetings the election shall take beneath a quorum. It shall adjourn until a quorum does cused was not given a fair triaL place. The Committee shall consist of six memters. with exist (d> If there is' no substantial evidence to support a Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Fort Agent. Patrolman or enw accusers are present The Trial Committee shall conduct that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The the trial except that the accused shall have the right to missed. members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witneAes, (e> The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser bers present at the meeting provided that any member as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may punishment. select any member to assist him in his defense at the eligible to serve may nominate himself. SeeUon 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver Its trial; provided, (a), the said member is available at the decision and dissent, if any. to the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 3. Trial Commltfee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting time of the trial and (b> the said member agrees to render The Secretary^reasurer shall cause sufficient copies to bs held at 10:00 AJM. the next business day following the such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ published and shall have them sent to each Port in time regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. place. It shall consist of five members, of which threa that the charges do not adequately Inform him of what He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at shall constitute a quorum. No Officer. Port Agent. Port wrong be allegedly committed, or the time and place of their last known address, or notify them in person. Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and Section 15. At the meeting Indicated in Section 14 ot^' Committee. No member who Intends to be a witness in disposed of. prior to proceeding on the merits of the de- this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who fenserTbe guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven accept the decision of the Appeals Ck)mraittee. or the dis­ cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall by the weight of the evidence,.jind the burden of such sent therein, if any. If there Is no dissent, the decirioa of be the duty of every member to decline nomtautlon If he proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be the Appeals Committee shall stand. knows., or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held In the qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ nuffibef of wliaesses pfeiueed. Port Headquarters is located, in ttie manner pro­ Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as videdwhere tee shall be elected tmder such generally applicable rules for In Section 2 of thia Article. Any decision BO to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. providing for a new trial shall contain auch directions as ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable In will Section 4. Appeals Committee. Insure a fair heariag to the accuaed. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, the Itght of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ Seetton .II. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify tho mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee^ five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing. Port where'Headquarters Is located. The same disqual­ and shall be In writing, as shall be any dissent The Com­ addressed to their last known address, of the results ei mittee shall forward Its findings and recommendations, ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard the. appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set fortb to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In along witli any dlssmit to the Port Agent of the Port In Section 17. where the trial took place.' iriiile a copy thereof riuU bn addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of - In the hearing of an api^ from a Trial Committee deci­ forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either la per­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna* son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. sion. if the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ The tfamal Union of North America, and the rights of. and findings shall include a statement that the rights «f procedure mittee. as to. further appeal at provided for therein. the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ fseetian S. NegotlatlBg and Strike Committee. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee. bers of the Union. ' whether of a Port or otberwi*e. shall be composed of as made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the SeetloB 19. It shall be the duty of all members of the accused, the accuser, and each witness: shall describe each many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote Union to take all steps within their constltutienal power document used at the trial; shall, contain a fair sununafy of the memberriiip. upon recommendation of the Secre­ te carry out the terms of any effective decisions. tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of ,of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights guilt or Innocence. If possible, all the documents used at Ihia Committee provided be observes'decorum. However, and privileges granted to him by this Artirie. If an accused the trial shall be kept All findings and recommendaUont a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on shall be made a part of the regular flies. has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend the number of those who may attend. without properly requesting a -ostponement, the Trial SeetloB 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, SeeHon d. Meeting Chairman. upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Committee may hold its trial without his presence. The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from Trial ARTICLE XVI cause the findings and recommendations the floor by majori^ vote of the-members at any meeting. to be Committee, OFFENSES AND PENALTIES presented, and entered into the minutes, at the Section 7. Delegates. Section L Upon proof of the commission of the follow* As soon as the Secretanr-Treasurer is advised as to the regular meeting. tag offenses, the member shall be expelled from meooiSection 7. The Port Agent shall tend the record of date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ bcrriiip: . vention of the Seafarers International Union of North the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause (al Proof of membership in any organization advocating sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each America, be shall communicate such facts to the Port the overthrow of the Government of the United States Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to Fort In time for the nest regularly scheduled m^ing. by force: Section S. At the tatter meeting, the proceedings shall generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. (b) Acting as an informer against the Interest of the These facts and recommendations shall be announced and be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; vote of the membership of the Union shall: read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless (c) Acting as an informer for. or agent, of the Company (al Accept the findings and recommendations, or changed by a majority vote of the membership during that against the interests of the memberriiip or the Union: (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall (d> The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy (<a Accept the flndl^, but modify the recommenda­ not prohibit any member from nominating himself. The tions. to destroy the Union. or results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of tht (d> Order a new trial after finding that substantial Jus­ Agent, posted on the bulletin hoard, and announced at the following offenses, the member shall be peiial^ed up to • tice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election here­ event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ penal^ of expulsion from the Union. In the event the under may Include provisions for aufbmatic election of all quarters is located and. upon application, the accused, the penal^ of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the qualified nominees, in the event the number of such accusers, their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be tation andand privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or subsistence. elected. ARTICLE XV Section 9. After the vote set forth In Section 8. any a fine of $50.00. or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The TRIALS AND APPEALS Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any Secretary-Treasurer shall cause »i6tice of the results erty of the value in excess of $50.00; (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, other member for the commission of an offense as set thereqf to be sent to each accuse** and accuser. seals, etc.*. for the purpose of personal gain; Section 10. An accused, who has been found guilty, or forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writ­ (c> Wilful misuse of any office or job. elective or not. ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also Include bis who Is under effective pnnlshme.nt may appeal in the fol­ ' within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan*. book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to lowing manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure 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 Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the execute the duties or functions of the said office or Job,' or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or aboard ship; He shall also request the Port Agent to notice of the decison of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port .functions: present these charges at the next regular meeting. The (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice _takes place. , of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals election files, or election material of any sort; (el Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer those charges to be read at the said meeting. is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ are false: (It Making 0.- trt nsmitting, with intent to deceive, false If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the tioned proceedings and all available documents used as Port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as reports or comr.;urlcatIons. with knowledge of the falsity ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of any written 'statement or argument submitted by the ac­ thereof, or unauUiorizedly altering reports or communica­ the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are cused. The acqiised.may argue bis appeal in person, if he tions which fall within the scope of Union business: (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto- so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar^ matically on notice that he will be tried the following ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall be misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ ~ morning. At-his request, the trial shall be postponed the responsibility of the accused to insure that bis written . ment of the Union or its agreements; (h> Deliberate and unauthorized ipterierence. or delib­ until the morning following the next regular meeting, at statement or argument arrives at Headquarters In time for which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He such presentation. erate and malicious viUification, with regard to the exej^u- ~ shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made Section 13. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ tion of the duties of any office or job;against him. (i> Paying for. or receiving, money for. employment peal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall Im­ of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant ad­ aboard a vessel; mediately cause to be sent to him. by registered mail ad­ journments and may request the accused or accuserti to (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for dressed to his last known mailing address on file with present arguments, whenever necessaty for such fair coB" the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book sideration. the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning be by majority vote, and riiall be In the form of findings (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders o} after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial and recommendations. .Dissents wOl be allowed, pensions those duly authorized to make such orders during time Committee will be elected and disSents shall be In writing and signed by those partic­ of strike. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union ipating in such decision or dissent In making its flndings Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of tho shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a and recomroendatioiig. tke.CooHQBittee shall be Eovemed following offenses, members shall be penalized up to Port, the Trial shall" take place in the Port where Head­ by the following: suspension from the rights and prfvlleges'of membership quarters Is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to (a) No ttsding of guUI afaali be reversed if inere is sub­ for two (2> yeanf. or a nne of $50.00. or both: the accused, who shall be Informed of the name of his stantial evidence to suwert eaeb e flndiiig and. In sudi: (a) WUfuUy misappropriating or mlstwing Union prop­ accusers, and who ritall receive a written atatement of case, the Appeals Commlflee ritall net nskke Its mru find- erty of the value under $90:00; Ike charges. At the reqimst ol the accused, transportation togs as to the weight of evidence. (b; Assuming any offiro.or Job. whether elective OMWC. and auksirience ahali be pnvid«t fbo ueused mid ids (b> In BO event shall tncreased nualitaaiMit be Mtw# with knowledge of the lack of pOsseaslon of the quaiificnmended. . .v ffeqtdrad theNfor: "''•''WK -V I •• - 'J!*I ••rM hmw • • '-M ' •' i.r ' • • -V i.': 'K; ii| i.-f' rV'''. r.:- '••vrp, �•""n-'i I m ; 5^ ' >•' n 'frit. SonMeaicafarf—Sena (c) Misconduct daring any meeting'or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union Into dlarepnto by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of ' those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalised up to a fine of $50.00: la) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ tives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties; i le) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hall; ~ (f) Gambling in the Union Hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Apy member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under .this Constitution and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ tive of the Union. Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may go Into a Committee of the Whole and try the member at once, and in-this case, the findings and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. Section 7. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section g. Any member under suspension for an of­ fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials and job holders. ARTICLE XVII PUBLICATIONS This Union may publish such pamphlets. Journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals, and general literature. In such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership, ARTICLE XVIII BONDS Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XIX EXi>ENDITURES Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures to be made or expenses to be incurred shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make. - and incur such expenditures and .expenses as lie within the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ ticle XI of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ sede, to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles X and XL ARTICLE XX INCOME Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other. legitimate business ^operation or other legitimate source. X Section 2. .No member shall be required to pay or de­ liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. It shall be the. duty of the member to demand such re­ ceipt. Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ vided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. -(bi The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ jority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. A)I payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to the mone­ tary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. ARTICLE XXI PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION This Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide fdr affiliation with It by individuals in a iesser ^capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this .Con­ stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c> the right of the Union to'peremptory termination of such affiliation ~ and, (d).the fees required for such affiliation, in no event - may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receiv.e priority or rights ' over members, or be termed a member. ARTICLE XXII FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section I. The formulation of shipping rules shall not be deemed part of any routine administrative task. Ship•ping rules governing the details of the assignments of "I ' : 4 and governing conduct and procedure connected > 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 We Union policy. Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may make special exceptions or rules for any company or vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by a contract or not. ARTICLE XXIU QUORUMS Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a Port shall be six members. , Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be seven members. Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shall lie 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 apdointed thereto. . Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here-.. in, the decisions, reports, recgmmendations, or other func­ tions of any segment ai 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 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided a quorum is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. If such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shall take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the following night. In the event a quorum is not present at 7:00 P.M., the Port Agent of vhe 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. Sectioi; 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 0:0U 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 L 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 the Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any such recommendation by a majority vote of the member^ship^ shall make the provisions thereof binding Union policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority vote of the membership provided such recommendation is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu- to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year la which elected officials and other elected Job-holders art required to assume office. The first election year shall be deemed to be 1954. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as amended up through August 1951. Action 9. The term, "member in good standing," shall mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ cated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. The term, "membership book," shall mean any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ bership. Scciion 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting or action shall be put off until the next business day, at the same hour. ARTICLE XXVII AMENDMENTS This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six members, two from each Department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments, referred to it. The Committee m^y. receive whatever advice and assistance^ legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or .substitutions or recommendations, and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no .vote by the membership of the Union by seciet ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3<b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to out the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (Q' members, twO from each of the three <3) departments of the Union,' elected from Heaiquarters Port. The amendment shall cither be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ ARTICLE XXVI mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment RELATING THERETO Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately illness or condition preventing the affected person from notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence ment. ARTICLE XXVIII from the United States; or suspension from office or TRANSITION CLAUSE membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than prior , to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to one Job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall operations and activities conducted in accordance with this be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the the foregoing purpose and intent. time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended caused by an incapacity." shall be deemed to be the same, Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder and shall include failure to perform the functions of any and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ accordance with the provisions hereof. sion from the Union with no further right to appeal in ac­ •Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order the term, "majority vote of the. membership," shall mean generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, the majority of ali the valid votes cast by members at an' permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the definition shalL prevail notwithstanding that one or more adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed Ports cannot hold meetings because of Jio quorum. For to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect that purpose of this section, the term "regularly scheduled unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" hereof. shall refer to a meeting or mretings during the time Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ period within which a vote must be taken in accordance cluding those with regard to admission into membership, with; (a) The Constitution in effect immediateiy prior to the adoption of this amended <b) Union policy, and Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder <c) Custom and usage of the Union and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in in the indicated priority. accordance with-the provisions hereof. Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all and not forming parf of a Union-wide vote, the term, others elected as a result of the balloting held by this "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the Union during November and December of 1952, shall be majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the meeting of the Port, regular or special. provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption Section 5, THfe term, "membership action" shall mean of this Coustiluliun, they shall execute the powers and the same as the.term "majority vote of the membership." functions, and assume tlib responsibilities, of the said Section 6^ Where the title of any office or job, or the offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They holder thereof, is set forth in fliis Constitution, all refer­ shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall date of-the terms of office set forth herein. The terms of be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly Article XIII, only insofar as they apply to election of acting in such bffice or job. Officials. Port Agents, and Patrolmen, sbaU take effect the ' Section 7, The term "Election Year" shall be deemed first election year. m 1 • c^l ' ^I I . /sl -^1 .-1:1 tl ; ^1 --j^l '•'iil ~ rl w.'dl •it •^1 7n �.wA'. ^ 'A SUMMARY of Sll] ARTICLE XlV-Olher Elections: ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers: nat^'^i chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and. Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. name of the union and defines its general powers. A nn^i Ell A Provides for affiliation of the At- AKTICLc 11—Arnlianon: lantic and GUM 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: S|h', member to a fair trial by ah Impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to the membership—Provides for election of fivemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for accepCance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for app^lt. ARTICLE lll-AAembership: set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —j^ovides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of membership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE XVI—Offenses and Penalfies: [la^tieb- ARTICLE IV-Relnstalement: fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions oh 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 meetihg. Statement of dismissed members. ARTICLE V-Dues and Initiation Fee: schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—Provides du« may not be changed mccept by constitutional amendment—^Permits thie membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE XVH-PublicaHons: lication of a newspaper and other literature.. ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: ADTin F Provides for bonding of officers A\K I IV*LC AYm DOnaS: and employes oflhe Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ARTICLE Vll-System of Organization: ARTICLE XIX-Expervditures: ments of the Union and provides for administrative authority. cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ADTI/*IC \/iU Designates the following as elecAKTlLLt YlH—Utticers: tive officers: the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men* ADTI/^I C VY D^nes the Union's sources of inAM\ I itwLC AA income: come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any pajrment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be i^ied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives member­ ship power to set up general rules ftw assessment balloting—Pror vides for the Union to derive htcome from dividends, intere.st «id legitimate business operations. ARTICLE IX-Other Elective gates and members of certain committees must be elected by the membership. ARTICLE X-Duties of Elective Officers: ARTICLE XXI-Degrees of 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 procedure for filling vacancies in office—Requires all Port Agents to file weekly financial reports— Establishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. rules for affiliation of individuals other than full members must be determined by the Union's membership. ARTICLE XXII—Formiilation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved^ by membership. A DTl/"l C Will • Provides that the quorum for AKI IVi^LII AAIM L<UOrUinS; a special meeting of any'port shall be six members and the quorum fot- a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agmts and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the membershif^Provides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote-bf the membership. ARTICLE XXIV-Meetings: regular meetings at 7 PM on every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted ibr holidays and. failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for Elective Office: ARTICLE XXV-AgenKs Conference: Sets forth that any member has the right to nominate himself for any office—^Lists eligibilify requirements for the various offices. APTirtF yill—FUH'irkne. Describes procedure for nomiMK1IV.,LC AMI CieaiOnS: nation to office—Provides for election of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candfdatiBS' eBgffiafty, acccarding to rules of Constitution—Estab­ lishes safeguards for the right of a member to non^ate himself to i^ce. Describes the Union's balkiting jnrocedure in detail—pro­ vides lor «d^on. ^ FoRs Cmnmltt^ to conduct electiwts and of a iffistrietHvid!* Committee, including members from New BahimcKe, New Odeans and San Francisco to tabu^^te cestiltS—manner fas installation of officers. encc of Port Agents to .be called by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XXVI-DefWtk»$: of the CiHistttution. ARTICLE XXVH-Am«fldn#«$r£^^ s^ttt^OH by the mttsliirshipi. AR»a£ XXVIII-Traiwitfe^ '.r r''J .t»f i-j/aosoo III: i 8":t«s<l| • r ; i j;ia lOifH .mcv' ec;' Pi smid riri "HBO sniOR os-nt 013 "r; ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource January 16, 1959 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU, NMU REACH ACCORD US UNIONS’ PROPOSALS GO TO ITF SIU BLOOD BANK NOW OPERATING’LIBERIA, PANAMA SEEK UN SHIP ROLE RUNAWAYS SEEK MAJOR ROLE IN UN SHIP BODY BRIDGES ON ‘MISSION’ TO SOVIET UNION SANDCAPTAIN IN HARBOR CRASH BLOOD BANK BEGINS; SERVES A&G COAST DEFENSE DEP’T HINTS AT SUBSIDIES FOR ROLL-ONS SOME EX-US LIBERTYS NOW FLYING RED FLAGS BAN ’50-50’ ON RUNAWAYS-PELLY ALASKA SHIP RULES STAY UNCHANGED RED TRADE DRIVE GAINS AS WEST EASES EMBARGO LK. CHARLES SHIPPING UP; 11 VESSELS IN NY GETS TASTE OF RUNAWAY BULL EXPANDS SERVICES; TO OPERATE FROM GULF PLASTIC LIFEBOAT PASSES TESTS STATE COURT CAN’T BAR PEACEFUL PICKETS SS ATLANTIC WINS PHS AWARD FOR CLEANLINESS SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT, TAX RISES TAKE EFFECT CS SHIPS’ ENGINEERS VOTE SET AROSA SHIPS TO BE SOLD VIA AUCTION SIU CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/16/1959 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. XXI, No. 2 1959 Periodicals Seafarers Log