http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8c9d45914d07b8de5eea91543a64afcf.PDF db1182b0dea932172ee2aaca8be111ef PDF Text Text Vol. XXiX No. 20 SEAFARERSALOG September 29, 1967 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '•t ' -'f 'H A Jf m m.. \ 'A, Ir T / JT 1^- • •^SIU Wins $40 Hike For Rated Men; Pensions Go to $250 he? Page 3 Bulk Cargo Fleet Subsidies Called Essential by Hall Page 2 " .M Congress Defense Bill Bars Building Navy Sbips Abroad Page 3 W Meany Urges Tightening Of Social Security Bill Page 8 .i-J y: ^ \L v'- . a. . iilREPORl Fi!^ Sfpto I Departmont �m Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Hall Urges £xtension of Subsidies To Bulk Fleet, Rups Critics of Plan WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall last week scored the "great uproar" that always occurs when the question of increased maritime subsidies comes up before Congress, even thou^ the merchant marine benefits from less than two percent of the $8 .5 billion spent by the government on direct subsidies each year. ^ Hall, who is also president of petition and as encouragement for able subsidies," he pointed out, the government pours billions more in­ more private investment." the six-million member AFLto such "indirect subsidies" as oil "The government today is in the CIO Maritime Trades Department, depletion allowance, tariffs that business of subsidization of every called for an extension of federal "in effect- subsidize the industries phase of our economic and social construction and operating sub­ they protect," and tax write-offs sidies to presently unsubsidized life," he said, adding that this for new plants and equipment. bulk carriers, tankers and tramp assistance is "proper" to create a Why then, he asked, should there "climate for economic growth." ship operators. However, the SIU president be such "a great uproar" when­ Speaking at a seminar, spon­ ever the problem of maritime sub­ sored by the Council on Transpor­ stressed, "with subsidies looming sidies is brought before Congress? tation and Communications Law so large in the entire American Attacking subsidized shipping of the Federal Bar Association in economy, we can't expect the lines for not backing a united in­ cooperation with American Uni­ maritime -industry to exist without dustry drive for an independently versity, Hall said these "subsidies them." administered new maritime pro­ In addition to the $8.5 billion are vital to the industry as protec­ gram, Hall called them "the fat tion against foreign low-wage com­ spent annually on "direct, identificats" of the industry who "are going into a new era" and "should get in step." Declaring that the subsidy re­ cipients bear a "responsibility to the total maritime industry" and not just to their own welfare, he noted that since 1936 these com­ WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department panies had added only about one today called for an overhaul of the nation's foreign-trade program million tons to their total cargo to provide "adequate safeguards for American workers and the carriage capacity despite the con­ business firms which employ®' member MTD would press for struction and operating subsidies them." liberalized adjustment assistance granted them. "That's not proSpeaking at a conference at­ provisions. He noted that, in re­ Tess," Hall stated. tending by representatives of 32 cent testimony before the Joint Progress Seen AFL-CIO unions, MTD Executive Economic Committee, U.S. Am­ Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-AIasSecretary-Treasurer Peter M. Mc- bassador William Roth had ad­ ka) told the day-long seminar that Gavin made it plain that that mitted that these provisions in "notable progress" has been made Department would "continue to the present law "have not had the in working out differences with the support liberalized trade agree­ expected beneficial effect." ments," in line with federation Roth, who look part in the White House on a new maritime policy. Kennedy-round negotiations at provram and indicated that even But, he added, unless adequate Geneva, was quoted as saying that the Treasury Department-opposed safeguards are contained in any present eligibility requirements tax exempt construction reserve new foreign trade legislation, were "too strict" and that, as a funds for all operators might be workers would be "asked to cut result, "in no case brought under worked out. "I don't believe that their own throats—to invite a the Act have any firms or workers opposition is unmovable," he said. flood of foreign goods that is going been able to prove eligibility." "While we think we've made McGavin said labor would also considerable advances" and the to throw them out of work." McGavin said the 6-million- press for international fair labor new maritime program is expected standards, declaring; soon, Bartlett, chairman of the "Much of the problem about Senate subcommittee on Merchant low-cost imports would be elimi­ and Fisheries, said, it is Marine nated if foreign workers had a "more likely" that Congress will standard of living that was com­ not have time to act finally on its parable to that enjoyed by the terms until early next year. American worker." MTD Urges U.S.Provide Safeguards Against Foreign Trade Competition SIU of Canada To Cast Hate On New Pact MONTREAL — The 5,400 members of the SIU of Canada have returned to their ships pend­ ing formal ratification of an agree­ ment reached last week between negotiators for the Union and 32 Candian inland shipping com­ panies. Voting on the full agree­ ment will be held aboard all ships Within the next two weeks, accord­ ing to Leonard McLaughlin, SIU of Canada president. Release of full details of the settlement must await formal membership ratification, Mc­ Laughlin said, but it involves an over-all 34 percent increase for Seafarers over three years and provides for a basic work week of 40 hours previously denied sea­ men in Canada. The decision by the SIU mem­ bers to return to work after an agreement was reached, ended a 37-day strike in which the key issues at dispute were a 40 hour week, ship manning, the 24-hour work span and paid leave. Although a wage increase was sought by the Union, most of its demands centered in the area of fringe benefits. Visits SIU Headquarters SIU Representative Joe DiGiorglo explains the functions of the Shipping Board to visiting Professor Hiromasa Yamamoto, Associate Professor at the Kobe University Institute for Economics and Busi­ ness Administration, Japan. Professor Yamamoto discussed his re­ search project, the effects of automation on shipping, with vari­ ous Union official during his tour of the Brooklyn Headquarters. September 29, 1967 Report of International President by Paul Hall The fact that the Administration is apparently dropping its pro­ posal to build American merchant vessels in foreign shipyards is an encouraging development and a decision for which we have fought for a long time. It must not, however, be mistaken as a complete victory or an indication that the matter is safely and permanently out of the way. As is the case in any controversial issue, the setting aside of the build-abroad plan will not sit well in some quarters and those who favored it will be right alongside its architect. Transportation Secre­ tary Alan S. Boyd, in attempts to revive it after a period of time has elapsed. As has been pointed out many times before, substantial building in U.S. shipyards will not only bring about the much-needed revitalization of the American merchant marine but will contribute—directly or indirectly—to all other areas of the national economy as well. In addition to bringing a greater degree of prosperity to shipyard workers and Seafarers it will also provide more work for miners, lumberjacks, steelworkers, factory workers and most others in productive occupa­ tions. The paychecks these added jobs bring will spread new spending power throughout the country. New domestically built ships—and the prospect of more to come— are also likely to encourage large corporations to further expand their operations and facilities along the nation's navigable inland waterways because they will be assured of enough vessels to carry their products to market. Here, too, more jobs will be created for citizens living in decentralized areas. The federal government, provided it maintains and enforces laws designed for the protection of American shipping, is sure to benefit through a drop in the balance of payments deficit. Added tax revenues from both labor and management must also accrue. The chief objective is to insure that such a program succeeds and is not undermined by those who would oppose it In order to do this, we in the industry, and the friends of maritime in the Congress, must carefully guard every step forward toward strengthening the U.S. merchant marine and see to it that provisions are implemented effectively. Bureaucratic laxity has taken a shocking toll from the industry and can never be allowed to go unchecked. We also must seek more active, rather than passive, support for a strong merchant niarine from all sources—particularly those in and around port city areas where the influence of port and harbor officials can stimulate much public interest. We must be on our guard because there are still those in government whose memories are short on the fluctuation of international loyalities and who have the erroneous belief that a few dollars can be saved by entrusting the quality and function of the U.S. merchant fleet to the uncertain whims of foreign powers. I /: 1 1- •i CI LloyiTs Report For 1966 Reveals U.S. World Leader in Ships Scrapped WASHINGTON—^The United States once again leads all world maritime nations in the number of ships scrapped, according to a 1966 report recently published by Lloyd's Register of shipping. According to the report, the® tries have long been a haven for United States scrapped a total shipowners seeking to avoid U.S. of 121 vessels representing manning and safety regulations. 806,517 tons in 1966, Great Liberia lost 19 vessels (158,442 Britain ran second to the United tons) in 1966. Liberian casual­ States by scrapping a total of ties were mainly through ships 377,027 tons. wrecked or destroyed by fire. The Lloyd's report also pro­ Greek losses during 1966 were vided figures detailing another 37 vessels (151,439), lost through aspect of world ship losses—the number of ships wrecked, sunk a combination of fiounderings, and lost through other disasters. wrecks and fires. The major share of vessels lost Merchant ships totally lost dur­ were tankers, which make up the ing 1966 reached an all-time bulk of runaway-flag vessels that peace-time high of 312 ships, operate under Liberian and Greek totalling 822,538 gross tons. This was the highest total since 1891, registry. when record keeping first started. The biggest individual loss was Broken down, the 1966 loss the Liberian vessel, Olympic Hon­ total was composed of 82 vessels our (20,611 tons), which caught floundered (168,964 tons), four fire after an engine room explo­ vessels (1,202 tons) missing, 55 sion. The biggest individual ships (256,547 tons) burnt, 42 Greek loss was the 18,451-ton ships (105,199 tons) lost by colli­ steam tanker World Liberty, sion, 120 vessels (276,139 tons) which had to be scrapped after a wrecked, and nine ships (14,487 collision at sea with a Norwegian tons) lost through sinking. oiler. Ships lost during 1966 reduced 3 Runaway Nations Lead Nearly 40 percent of the total world fleet tonnage by nearly oneof ships lost during 1966 were half of one percent and in almost registered under the Greek or the all cases the loss was due to some Liberian flag. These two regis­ safety-connected factor. •d # 11 tn �mmm September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Congress Approved Defense Bill Forbids Naval Shipbuilding Abroad i Pmge Three Sm Wins $40 Wage Imreases For Ratings; Pension Goes to $250 WASHINGTON—Congress has passed an amended version of the $70 billion Defense Appropriations Bill which forbids the con­ struction of U.S. naval vessels in foreign shipyards. The bill now NEW YORK—The Seafarers Internationa! Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, has nego­ awaits the approval of the Presitwo things which would result im­ tiated a $40 a month across the board increase and higher overtime rates for rated deepdent. mediately, if the Pentagon were sea Seafarers in all departments and a boost in the monthly pension payments to $250. The bill, along with the to be permitted to go forward with The contract gains, which month—from the present $175 to amendment, was passed by the its build-abroad scheme. As a result of the Union's inter­ were ratified unanimously by $250. House by a vote of 233 to 144. cession with the various govern­ ". . . foreign construction of The Senate then voted to pass the vessels would siphon work and the Union's deep-sea member­ The Union negotiating com­ ment agencies involved, such as appropriations bill, but excluded jobs away from U.S. shipyards; ship at membership meetings in mittee also announced that an the Coast Guard, the qualifying the Hoase amendment on the con­ would hinder technological pro­ all Atlantic and Gulf District actuarial study has been launched time now required to be spent in struction of naval vessels. The bill gress in American yards; and ports, goes into effect on Octo­ to consider possible changes in entry ratings is at a virtual mini­ then went to conference and the would endanger national security the pension formula that would mum. The increased demands for ber 1, 1967. Senate finally voted to accept the by exposing classified equipment be in the best interests of the rated personnel, coupled with the Under terms of the pact's new Union's membership. The study Union's program of free training amendment by a vote of 49 to and material to other nations." provisions, all rated Seafarers will explore a wide range of possi­ and assistance for Seafarers inter­ 29 and passed the entire bill by a House Debate vote of 73 to 4. will receive an increase of $40 ble changes from the standpoint ested in obtaining their ratings, In discussion over the "build-atmonthly in their basic pay rates. of their practicable benefit to the means that relatively little time Proponents of the amendment, must be spent in the entry raings, offered by Representative John home" measure, viewpoints varied As a resuh, for example, the basic membership. The Headquarters negotiating the Headquarter's negotiating Byrnes (R.-Wis.), argued that considerably. Several Members of monthly wage of able-bodied sea­ foreign shipbuilding of American Congress were uneasy over the men and firemen-watertenders will committee pointed out that in committee stated. naval vessels would lead to a loss steps already taken by the Navy go to $432.58 from the present view of the present circumstances Upgrading Available it felt that in presenting its wage of shipbuilding jobs and skills with Administration approval. $392.58. demands emphasis should be Thus, it is most practicable and here, as well as to a worsening of The chairman of the House Mer­ Overtime Pay Hike chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ placed on the value of skills, with desirable, the committee pointed the balance of payments and to a In addition, the Union won an mittee, Representative Edward the desirability of presenting more out, to obtain wage increases with weakening of our military security. The major reason for the Exe­ Garmatz (D.-Md.), warned that increase of 25 cents per hour in incentive and compensation for benefits for the greatest possible cutive agreement—negotiated by he considered the move only the the base overtime rate for all rated skilled, rated men in all shipboard majority of Seafarers immediately, and which would be available to Defense Secretary Robert Mc- beginning and that it could lead to personnel above the entry rating departments. level. Thus, the overtime rate The overwhelming majority of the relatively small group of un­ Namara, was to help that country a dangerous loss of shipyard skills. The mood of the House may goes to $2.67 for all deep-sea Sea­ the Union's deep-sea membership, rated Seafarers just as soon as offset its heavy purchases—billion worth—of American built equip­ have been reflected by Representa­ farers whose base pay is from the Headquarters negotiating com­ they wish to take advantage of ment, mostly F-111 long-range in­ tive rank Bow (R.-Ohio), who said $427.61 to $490.94. For those mittee has disclosed, possess rat­ the upgrading opportunities once that Congress had not been suffi­ whose base rate is $490.95 or ings largely as a result of the they had acquired the necessary terceptor-bombers. ciently consulted on the matter. He over, the overtime rate was set Union's increased efforts and suc­ qualifying time. Hall Welcomes Action emphasized that the Constitution at $2.72 per hour. cess in encouraging Seafarers to In pointing out these factors, Seafarers International Union gave Congress the authority to Also, as of October 1, 1967, take advantage of the SIU's easily the Headquarters negotiating com­ President Paul Hall, who also "raise and support armies" and the SIU's monthly pension pay­ accessible upgrading training pro­ mittee urged all rated men to avail leads the AFL-ClO's Maritime "provide and maintain a Navy." ments will be increased by $75 a gram. themselves of the Union's gener­ Trades Department, welcomed the ous training programs which en­ Congressional action. As one of ables them to obtain higher ratings the bill's staunch supporters, he and higher pay rates. had earlier sent telegrams to all The amended contract, cover­ members of the House, stating the ing deep-sea, freightship, tankers need for the "build-at-home" and passenger ships, was extended measure. The telegrams said, in on the basis of the monetary gains part: negotiated to June, 1969, with the "Congress must make it clear to provision intact that the Union the Defense Department through can call for talks on monetary SEATTLE—The Administration's long^promised new program for the American merchant marine this legislation, that it does not in­ matters upon notice to the con­ is likely to be presented to the Congress "within a matter of weeks," Senator Warren G. Magnuson tend to have defense appropria­ tracted shipowners. (D-Wash.) told a gathering of maritime officials here earlier this month. tions used for the exportation of Speaking before the Pacific ^ American jobs or for any worsen­ ing of the balance of payments— Coast Association of Port Au­ against the budgets of various merchant fleet be built in foreign shipyards and that the Maritime thorities, Magnuson, chairman agencies. Administration be placed under Subsidized ship construction— of the Senate Commerce Com­ the jurisdiction of his department. This probably will be "greatly mittee, said "I flatly predict that Congress and the vast majority increased"—to nearly $300 mil­ we will have a meaningful revital­ of maritime labor and manage­ ization program enacted into lion a year—making possible the ment have consistently opposed construction of between 35 and law by this 90th Congress." foreign building and advocated 40 ships annually, depending on The Washington Senator, one of the chief Congressional leaders the type of vessel involved. Also, the establishment of MARAD as COLUMBUS, Ohio—Efforts by in the fight to retain a United there would be a "broadening of an independent agency. the SIU Great Lakes District to GENEVA—SIU Vice-President States merchant marine built, eligibility," possibly including In regard to the controversial gain year-round unemployment Earl (Bull) Shepard is among the owned and manned by Amer­ tramp and bulk carriers as well problem of building abroad, at benefits for seamen in Ohio re­ representatives of seamen and icans, said he was not free to dis­ as additional liner operators and least, Magnuson said he did not sulted recently in approval by the shipowners from throughout the cuss all the details of the program domestic trade carriers to Alaska believe it would continue as a state's Industry and Labor Com­ world who have begun a series of but offered his best "guesses" on and Hawaii. All of this would be matter of concern once the new mittee of an unemployment bill "under very careful procedures program is introduced. The issue to cover seafarers. discussions here on the merchant the subject. marine problems of technology Magnuson's remarks were the which would assure no anticom­ has been resolved, he said, in a The next hurdle for the bill, and working conditions. manner that will allow the indus­ which has gained widespread sup­ first publicly made on recent petitive impact." The sessions are being held un­ White House talks which report­ Construction subsidy—^Would try "to go forward and commit port in recent months, is the House der the auspices of the Internation­ edly broke the deadlock on mari­ be paid directly to the shipyards capital without fear of unfair Rules Committee which has the al Labor Organization. time policy which has existed be­ instead of going first to the opera­ competition from those with low power to clear it for a full house Shepard is attending the parley tween Congress and the Admin­ tors and then to the yards; thus cost foreign vessels." vote. reducing "red tape" in this area. as the representative of all seamen istration. Magnuson paid tribute to two Ohio is the only state which General agreement now has of the United States on the or­ Operating subsidy—Might be of his congressional colleagues— denies unemployment compensa­ ganization's 30-man Joint Mari­ been reached, Magnuson indicat­ extended to nonsubsidized liner Representative Edward A. Gar­ tion to seamen during the winter time Commission. The U.S. ship­ ed, but certain points are still operators and possibly even to matz (D-Md.), Chairman of the months. Present law restricts their owners are being represented by under consideration by the Pres­ the tramp fleet. House Committee on Merchant benefits to the 40 weeks following Ralph Casey, president of the ident and cannot yet be discussed: Research and development—A Marine and Fisheries, and the the fourth Sunday in March. All American Merchant Marine In­ "tremendous increase" is possible Chairman of the Senate Subcom­ other workers in the state are pro­ Vital Areas stitute. There were, however, six vital in this area—up to $25 million, mittee on Merchant Marine and tected throughout the year. Talks will center on the effect of areas of the program on which his or four times what is now being Fisheries, Senator E. L. (Bob) The majority of the seamen ef­ technological developments on "guesses" could be advanced, the spent. Bartlett (D-Alaska)—as being in­ fected by the annual winter ship­ working conditions in the world's Senator said. They were: Nuclear ships—^"I am confident strumental with himself in the ping layoff in the Lakes area work merchant fleets. Cargo preference—^This provi­ that this matter will be dealt with "success" of talks with the Ad­ for 13 Cleveland-based compan­ During the two-week session, sion would be retained. "I'm hope­ in a realistic and effective manner ministration which have appar­ ies. Passage of House Bill 427— the commission will also review ful that we will be able to assure that will result in the construction ently defeated Boyd's plans to introduced last March by Rep­ build abroad. the special problems of Asian sea­ centralized administration of these of several nuclear vessels." resentative James Weldishofer (Rmen and the health and welfare of laws by a single agency" con­ The Senator said the new pro­ 77th Dist.)—would give these men For months the formulation of all merchant seamen. cerned with promotional value a federal martime program has gram will be for a minimum of the same consideration during pe­ Shepard will report on the re­ and impact, rather than the use been blocked by insistence on the five years, as Boyd once sug­ riods of unemployment as is en­ sults of the ILO conference upon of U.S.-flag ships solely as a "re­ part of Transportation Secretary gested, and that a commitment of joyed by Ohio's other employees and their families. his return to the United States. quirement" to be charged off Alan S. Boyd that part of the U.S. such duration will be made. Magnuson Predicts Congress Action On Maritime Revitalization Program Shepard Speaks For US Seamen At HO Parley Labor Committee OK's Jobless Pay For Obio Seamen �.- Page Four 1 i--11 ---j-'r ' ;-;^ !"VrT'"" — • >.4^- ^ mm.-. September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Shipbuilders OHitiai Urges Caution On Proposed Govt Muritime Polity SlU Deck Officers School Aids 3 More on Licenses Three more Seafarers have received a Deck OflScer's license WASHINGTON—Speaking to the monthly seminar sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades after attending the Deck Officer's Training School which is Department here, Andrew A. Pettis, vice-president of the Shipbuilders Union said that the adminis­ jointly operated by the SIU and the American Maritime Officers tration attempts at a new policy for maritime ought to be written up in the newspapers "As Union. The Seafarers who the SIU in the port of New York the Great Washington Side ^ Pettis said in conclusion. "In fact, a hand out, Riggs maintained. passed Coast Guard examina­ in 1955. Show." I am very suspicious (about) all "Rather, it . . . must be con­ tions qualifying them for a A native of Sweden, Rune In return for a three-year there is yet to be resolved." license are Burton Rogers, Ed Gustaffson lives in New York sidered as a necessary expenditure moratorium on foreign shipbuild­ City. The 43-year old Seafarer The vice president of Victory to provide us with suffcient capa­ Johnson and Rune Gustaffson. ing, the labor leader said, "we are A total of 15 Seafarers have sailed as AB before obtaining a supposed to just let the maritime Carriers, Inc., Captain Alfred H. bility to influence world shipping now obtained their deck officer's third mate's license. Gustaffson administration go on into the De­ Riggs, told the MTD seminar that rates, and to have enough tonnage license after attending the jointly- joined the Union in 1957 in the "our future maritime policy should for defense purposes, together operated school. partment of Transportation." port of New York. The national vice-president of be administered by an agency with with sufficient trained manpower Burton Rogers No Cost for Program lUMSWA said foreign ship­ sufficient authority to hold its own to man our own ships." joined the SIU in The training program, operated New York in building was never really an issue when its interests are in conflect Citing as an inherent need in under a reciprocal agreement be­ 1966. He sailed but only a proposal, and once the with the interests of other govern­ federal maritime policy an "ability tween SIU and the American as an AB before White House bacame convinced ment agencies," and that the ad­ to compete internationally," the Maritime Officers, is the first of obtaining a third that the industry and Congress ministrator of such an agency— its type in the maritime industry. shipping executive said it should mate's license. were solidly opposed to the pro­ "if our fleet is to do more than "take full cognizance of the size Born in Orlando, posal, it was dropped. In view maintain station—must have more H Fla., he now reof the fact that there has riot than an intuitive feeling that this of the Soviet fleet, and it should yet been a new maritime pro- nation needs a merchant marine." also take, into consideration the Rogers Seafarer Rogers progam even formally proposed, size of the combined fleets of the Riggs said that a national policy is 34 years old. he added, the program beingtalked European Common Market" in about by the Administration is not on subsidies must be "based on Ed Johnson was bom in New order "to re-establish matching the premise that it is in the nation­ really a program at all. York City. The 37-year old Sea­ Underscoring his doubts about al interest to provide aid to the shipping strength with these two farer lives in Glen Cove, L. I. He Gustaffson Jtffinson "this new maritjme program," American merchant marine—and more and more powerful eco­ was an AB before obtaining the Pettis pointed out that of the 26 this aid must not be considered as nomic competitors." rating of third mate. He joined Applicants can begin receiving new ships called for in the last two instruction at any time. The pe­ budget appropriations—and these riod of instruction will be deter­ just for the subsidized fleet—only mined by each member's individ­ 14 have been delivered. He asked ual ability and knowledge, and where the "other two-thirds" of the instructors' satisfaction of his American operators "are going to readiness to take the examinations. get theirs?" The training program was in­ "How are we going to build stituted in line with the SIU's 150 ships in five years under this objective of encouraging and as­ new maritime program if we can't sisting unlicensed personnel to up­ even build 26 ships in two years?" OAKLAND, Calif.—Laws are only as effective as their implementation and a lack of backing grade themselves. he wanted to know. "How do they on the part of the Executive branch of government often waters down the effectiveness of measures Seafarers can participate in the think they are going to do this?" course of instruction at no cost passed by Congress, Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska) told representatives of various transport into themselves. They will be pro­ Pettis referred to the fact that dustrles here recently. subcommittee on merchant marine the Administrations since 1936 vided with meals, hotel lodgings Transportation Secretary Alan S. Criticizing the Administra­ and fisheries noted the speed with had implemented the Merchant and subsistence payments of $110 Boyd appears to be the Adminis­ tration's spokesman on maritime tion's long delay in offering a which Congress authorized crea­ Marine Act of that year, this per week while in training. This in-training assistance is the matters, even though he also ap­ new maritime policy for the tion of the new Department of country would not be losing its pears to be "anti-labor and anti- United States, Bartlett called upon Transportation last year and said position as a great maritime pow­ same as available to engine de­ partment Seafarers who are en­ merchant marine," and warned of everyone who agrees that the this indicated that his fellow leg­ er." American merchant marine is islators felt strongly "the need to rolled in the union training pro­ Lack of Interest other points understood to be part "sinking"—both in Congress and bring some order to our transpor­ gram to prepare engine depart­ of the pending new program. The senator expressed further out—to "put a substantive pro­ tation system." ment men for their licensed engi­ concern because "the Department Must Be On Alert gram ahead of policies, if and But, he said, this could only of Defense, in pushing for a pet neers examination. "What are they going to do when a program is forthcoming, be accomplished if the depart­ In order to qualify for the train­ project of its own, not only over­ about the unsubsidized area, the and to rescue^it. ment had backing from tbe Exe­ stated the strength of our reserve ing course. Seafarers must be 19 vessel exchange Act, the cabotage In an address during a day-long cutive branch to "make changes fleet, but expressed no interest in years of age or over, have 24 laws and the like? We must be months watch standing time in the in bureaucratically set agencies, to the relation between our merchant more alert now than ever before. symposium on intermodal trans­ deck department and an AB en­ make decisions for the good of marine and our nation's security "I don't tbink, at this point, there portation, the chairman of the dorsement on their seamen's the entire system and not just for other than in our fleet's rather un­ is any reason to be optimistic," Senate Commerce Committee's papers. the benefit of a particular depart­ certain ability to supply troops ment." He added that it is still unclear whether the department around the world." SEAFARER&^iS^LOG Bartlett also scored pending im­ and its secretary, Alan S. Boyd, position of government standards has sufficient "muscle" from that source to "do the job that has to of container sizes which would Sept. 29. 1967 • Vol. XXIX, No. 20 force rigid use by everyone in the Offleial Publication of the be done." Seafarera Internationa! Union industry of one specifiied size. Costly Delay of North America. George T. Brown, deputy director of the Bureau of Labor Stand­ Such a policy, would in effect, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakei Boyd was asked by President ards and a former assistant to AFL-CIO President George Meany, Johnson long ago to come up with "discriminate against shipowners and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO died at his home in Garrett Park, Md. He was 60. who did not choose to go along national maritime policy to be Executive Board Brown had served in a num- " PAUL HALL, President presented to Congress. Although with industry-set standards," he EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNBR ber of trade union and govern­ rector of research for the Plumbers every segment of the maritime in­ said, and might leave the merchant Vice-President Exec. Viee-Pree. & Pipe Fitters and, in 1951-52, marine or transportation industries ment posts before joining the dustry has offered a proposal for LINDSEV WILLIAMS AL KERR Sec.-Treat. VicfvPresident Bureau of Labor Standards in executive assistant to the labor such a policy, Boyd has not yet "in a very uncompetitive position." ROBERT MATTHEWS 1961 with major responsibilities members of the Wage Stabilization been able to do so. He objected strongly, Bartlett Vice-President for occupational safety and child Board. After services as executive HERBERT BRAND The SIU, the AFL-CIO Mari­ declared, "when a government assistant to Labor Secretary Mar­ Director of Organizing and labor programs and policies. Publicatione tin P. Durkin, he became an as­ time Trades Department and most agency acts to impose those stan­ In a wire to his widow, Meany sistant to Meany. others in the industry and Con­ dards on everyone"—particularly Managing Editor MIKE POLLACK expressed the federation's shock At the merger of the AFL and gress have consistently maintained when there is "no justification for and said he "was a warm and CIO he became director of the that the only way to revitalize and tbe standards" and "when two Staff Writers kindly man, a genuine trade un­ Department of International Af­ effectively administer a program firms which pioneered the concept PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN ionist and an exemplary public fairs and later executive secretary for the American merchant marine and made an 'unsubsidized' go of FRANK MAROIOTTA servant." STEVE STEINBERG of the AFL-CIO Standing Com­ is to establish an independent it would be penalized." He named Born in Baltimore, Brown at­ mittee on Occupational Safety & maritime agency. the two companies as the SIUPikliihtd kimiMy at 810 Rhsdt lilasd Annas tended Johns Hopkins University Health. "If, indeed, the Secretary of contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc., N.E., Waikinitsn, D. C. 20018 ky ths Stalarin Intsmatisnal Unlsn, Atlantis, Gait, Lain and received a doctor's degree in Brown was secretary-treasurer Transportation does not enjoy the and Matson Lines. and Inland Watsn Dlltriit, AFL-CIO, 675 political economy in 1934. After of the International Association of standing within the Executive Foartk Annas, Arosklyn, N.V. 11252. Tsl. HVaslntk 9-6600. Ssssnd slau OMtan *aid Attending the symposium and a career as a professor at Seton Government Labor Officials at the branch that many of us envis-, at Waiklnitaa, 0. C. participating in panel discussions aged," Bartlett told his audience, Hall College and Catholic Univer­ time of his death. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Fans 5579 aardi thsald ks isnt ta Ssafarsn Intsrnatianal sity he served in the office of the He is survived by his wife, Ann "it won't be the first time the on transportation problems were Usian, Atlantia, Gait. LUss and Inland Watsn representatives of shipping lines, War Labor Board during World Brown, long active in labor and Executive department has ignored Dlitrlst, AFL-CIO, 675 Fasrtk Annas, Rrsaklys, N.Y. 11252. railroads, airlines, trucking com­ War II. political affairs in Maryland, five Congressional intent. "As a m .tter of fact, if any of panies and other related industries. From 1946 to 1951 he was di­ children and two grandchildren. Burtiett Rups Administrution Deiuy in Presenting Muritime Program George T. Brown Dead at 60; Held Posts With AFL-CIO f kii PI �Sfcplember 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Page Fire Garmatz Urges Port Authorities To Join Fight Against BuiiJ-AhroaJ VANCOUVER, B.C.—United States port leaders were urged last week to join in the fight against any future proposals to build American ships in foreign yards and were reminded that the shipbuilding issue is of prime importance to ports as well as to the rest of the maritime industry. Representative Edward A. pens to be in the immediate vicin­ Vietnam conflict with having put Garmatz, Chairman of the ity, he said. the "glaring spotlight" of publiq House Merchant Marine and "Satellite industries and busi­ attention on the importance of a Fisheries Committee, spoke at a nesses are created by a ship­ strong U.S. maritime fleet. convention of the American As­ yard's proximity," the congress­ Garmatz warned that "the threat sociation of Port Authorities here man said, "and all these facets tend of foreign building still hangs like and warned harbor officials that to draw more commerce, more an omnious cloud above the hori­ they can no longer remain neutral ships, and more money to such zon. There is no guarantee that in the shipyard battle. an area." the mood or views of Congress Pointing out that the recent will not change, especially since "You can no longer afford the luxury of playing the role of an decision by the White House to Congress itself changes every two interested but unconcerned by­ drop plans for building some U.S. years. And the Administration has stander," the Maryland Democrat merchant ships abroad is only only conceded to set aside the said. "Your own port's economy temporary, Garmatz said they build-abroad plan for a three-year are likely to be revived in about period. At that time. Congress will may be at stake." three years and called on port again be confronted with this Conceding that there are many officials to get into the battle. problem." federal issues on which ports "Certainly, no new maritime Take Active Positions should not become involved, policy, no action of the Adminis­ He suggested that "now is the Garmatz declared that domestic tration, no kind of Congressional shipbuilding is no longer one of time for port authorities to take initiative can save an industry them. Shipyards have a tremen­ a deep, searching look at their bent upon self-destruction. ... In dously beneficial impact upon own activities and to realize . . . the final analysis," the Congress­ they must participate more active­ very large surrounding areas and man continued, "it is not Con­ ly and take positions on national not only upon the port that hapgress, but the will of the people, policies whici. would have a farwhich can force implementation reaching and permanent impact and maintenance of the programs upon their own areas." The issue of American ship­ needed to revitalize our ailing in­ building is a vital phase of over­ dustry. Until such time as our all port activity, Garmatz said, problem is recognized by the pub­ and must be considered as part of lic as a legitimate national crisis, the "fierce competition" now un­ there will be no guarantee of any Traffic jams beneath the sea may soon add to the common head­ derway between *nalion and na­ permanent solution. But once an aroused American public speaks. aches now suffered by citizens of a modern world in their rush to tion, port and port, and state and Congress will hear and act." state. get from one place to another. "I say to you today that you Calls for Gov't Aid The United States Coast ^ are not merely involved in a strug­ mersible craft are encouraged to Garmatz reiterated his calls for Guard notes increasing flurries gle with other ports and other of activity under tfie sea and keep it posted on their under­ nations," he declared. "You are Federal aid to the maritime in­ mountitig interest in the mysteries water activities so that help can now forced—if you are to sur­ dustry specifically in research and of the ocean floor by researchers be sent quickly in case of distress. vive—to wage the battle on the development programs, much as Such information, the agency re­ has been done in the aviation and fun-seekers alike. As the ports, is useful in heading off home front against indifference, industry. He explained that tre­ agency responsible for establish­ possible undersea traffic conflicts ignorance and inertia." mendous benefit to the maritime ing, maintaining and operating with surface craft engaged in Some 500 port delegates at­ industry, for instance, may result safety facilities at sea, the Coast underwater operations, other civil­ tended the four-day AAPA con­ from the newly-created surfaceGuard is watching the new trend ian submersibles, and navy sub­ vention. effect vehicle, developed by the closely to devise methods of cop­ marines. Such prior notification Addressing the Propeller Club Government, which is expected to ing with future underwater search of movements by civilians also of Portland, Oregon, later on in operate in six-foot waves at speeds and rescue problems which are helps avoid detection of their craft the week, Garmatz credited the of 80 to ICQ knots. also in its jurisdiction. being mistaken as that of an un­ identified foreign submarine, the Not only are Jules Verne-type Coast Guard points out. submersibles searching the ocean At present, with its limited depths each day for ways to un­ specialized submersible search and cover the vast amounts of food, rescue equipment, the Coast fuel and minerals to be found Guard would request the assist­ there, but undersea craft for pure­ ance of the Navy in the event NEW YORK—John H. Lyons, president of the Iron Workers, ly recreational purposes is already of a serious distress report. Al­ in the design stage. The possibility though this system of co-opera­ has been elected a vice-president of the AFL-CIO and a member of a world-wide underwater trans­ tion is considered adequate right of its Executive Council. Lyons was elected to fill Ae* Bricklayers and Is currently pres. portation system for both cargo now, the Coast Guard is watching and people is also being given the growth of commercial and vacancy caused by the resigna­ ident emeritus of the union. He recreational submersibles closely tion of Harry C. Bates, a mem­ will be a vice president emeritus serious attention. The Coast Guard has already and plans to expand its rescue ber of the council since the for­ of the AFL-CIO. set up a voluntary system under capabilities in direct relation to mation of the AFL-CIO and a The council noted that Bates which civilian operators of sub­ this growth. member of the former AFL Ex­ had "devoted his entire life to the trade union movement, to the ecutive Council for 20 years. cause of achieving a better land Lyons, 48, has been president for his fellow man," and he has SlU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS of the Iron Workers since 1961 been "a source of strength and and a member of the union for 30 wisdom to this executive council." July 1 - July 31, 1967 years. He worked at the trade Lyons is a vice-president of the Number of Amount while attending the University of AFL-CIO Building & Construc­ Benefits Paid Missouri where he received a de­ tion Trades and Metal Trades Hospital Benefits 3,635 $ 37,726.06 gree in mechanical engineering in Departments and serves as a Death Benefits 29 57,964.55 1942. After service in the Air member of the AFL-CIO Internal Force he worked on construction Disputes panel. Disability Benefits 1,036 181,200.00 jobs throughout the country until He has been active in public Mcrtemity Benefits 26 5,200.00 1954 when he joined the union's affairs, serving on government ad­ Dependent Benefits 455 91,989.51 staff. He was elected a vice presi­ visory councils and committees on equal employment opportunity, dent in 1958. Oprical Benefits 520 8,049.06 employment security and juvenile Bates Resigns delinquency. He is a member of Out-patient Benefits 3,183 23,894.00 The council adopted a resolu­ the National Commission on SUMMARY 8,884 406,023.18 tion accepting with deepest regret Codes, Zoning, Taxation & De­ Vacation Benefits 1,605 667,511.13 Bates' resignation and expressing velopment appointed by President its appreciation for the services Johnson early this year to make Total Welfare, Vacation he rendered. Bates served for an in-depth study of major urban Benefits Paid This Period 10,489 $1,073,534.31 many years as president of the problems. Governor Ronald Reagan has been attacked by former Gov­ ernor Edmund Brown and Superior Judge Irving Periuss over Reagan's cuts in California's medi-cal program. Reagan's cuts are "in violation of the law," Brown charged, as laid down in a recent Sacramento Superior Court session now on appeal by the Reagan adminis- f Wilmington tration. Reagan has "not fulfilled his campaign commitments on no In the past two weeks we had tax increases and has grossly ex­ the Western Clipper, Steel Admi­ aggerated the medi-cal deficit." ral, Seatrain Florida pay off, and He misrepresented the fiscal con­ nine ships in transit. Shipping has dition of the state when he took been booming for all rated men. office, Brown said. A Seafarer for 20 years, Bennie' Judge Periuss ordered Reagan Moradilla is presently on the not to cut medi-cal by $210 mil­ beach awaiting the arrival of a lion and criticized the Governor new addition to his family. One of his sons, Ben Jr., has already for making a political issue out of started shipping. the program. Bill Hart just paid off Seatrain Commenting on an increased Reagan-for-President drive among Florida and was among the first conservatives, Brown thought the crew to receive the attack bonus. Governor has a good chance to He plans to stay on the beach awhile before shipping again. win the Republican nomination. Brother George Quinones re­ But, he added, if Reagan is nom­ cently paid off the Long Beach inated, President Johnson will de­ and is resting up on the beach feat him. "I would lie awake at while awaiting another crane night, if Reagan were elected maintenance job. President," Brown said. Seattle Karl Hellman had a long voy­ age as bosun on the Cape Saund­ ers. He thought a little vacation would do him good when he got back. Dragon (Jimmie) Coker is also enjoying a brief Coker holiday and will be looking for a steward or chief cook's slot shortly. Jimmy last shipped on the Rebecca. Shipping has been good for rated men in this port and the out­ look for the next period is excel­ lent. S/ff Company Plans to BaiU New Tanker NEW YORK —The SlU-contracted Penn Tanker Company plans to build a 37,250-deadweight-ton tanker as soon as its application for government mort­ gage and construction loan insur­ ance covering the venture is ap­ proved by the Martime Adminis­ tration. A spokesman for the Bethle­ hem Steel Corporation, at whose Sparrows Point shipyard the 651foot vessel will be built, said "negotiations are well advanced" for the ship's construction but conclusion of the contract will probably be delayed until the aplication is approved by MARAD. The Penn Tanker announce­ ment brings the total number of tankers which are either under contract or expected to be under contract at Sparrows Point to nine. The shipyard, nearly barren of new construction work a year ago, also has a contract to build two ammunition ships for the Navy. The Maritime Administration estimated the construction cost of the Penn tanker at $11,800,000 and said it will be used in world­ wide as well as coastwise and intercoastal trade. Another Commuter Headache —Undersea Traffic TIe-Ups John Lyons of Iron Workers Elected to AFL-CIO Council �Pace Six September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Atlantic, Gulf A inland Viufn District Legislation to Upgrado Fishing Fleot DISPATCHERSFromREPORT Sopt. 8 to Sopt. 21, 1967 DECK DEPARTMENT Proposed by Bay State Senators BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED WASHINGTON—Massachusetts Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Edward W. Brooke have introduced separate pieces of legis­ lation designed to beef up America's flagging fishing industry. Kennedy recommended a sixcent of the fish consumed in the point, three-year, $90 million United States at the present time program that calls for revamp­ is harvested by American boats. ing fishing gear, setting up a fish­ He said that American fishermen eries extension service and a fish­ are hampered by American indus­ ing vessel subsidy rate at a flat trial development. 50 percent. "The seismic explosions used by Brooke asks for a $1 million the oil companies to locate likely study to assess the damage to the deposits erupt upwards, killing all fishing industry by mineral ex­ fish within a radius of several ploration and determine if the hundred yards," he said. United States should set up marine Proposed Subsidy sanctuaries. The Kennedy bill, which aims Both Bay State lawmakers criti­ cized the state of the U.S. fishing at restoring the U.S. industry to industry for its outmoded meth­ a position of world leadership, ods, dilapidated equipment and in­ calls for: sufficient facilities to package and • A program of technical preserve fishing catches. grants to help purchase advanced Such backwardness, they noted, equipment. has resulted in America slipping • A 50 percent subsidy rate from second to fifth in total catch. to allow construction of modern fleets. Russian Fleet Increases • A comprehensive study of "As our, fisheries decline, the fisheries of other nations are mak­ federal, state and local fisheries ing rapid advances," Kennedy regulations to reconcile "the pres­ observed. "The Russians have in­ ent haphazard contradictory sets vested over $4 billion in their fleet of regulations." in the past 25 years and increased • Expanded research on fish their catch from 1.4 million tons protein concentrate to bring it into to 5.6 million tons. wider use. "Unless the downward spiral is • Formation of fisheries mar­ reversed, the American fleet will keting agreements to encourage be forced from the seas by foreign fisheries associations to undertake competition and the nation will programs to overcome seasonal lose an important and historic fluctuations in price, set quality industry." standards and conduct research Brooke noted that only 19 per­ and promotion. QUESTION: What country do you find has the most difficult or unusual monetary system? Arie Lange: I would say Britain. I've been there many times but I still have trouble. They have a pence, half-pence, shilling and halfshilling, plus slang words like farthing. It's hard to figure out but I find the trades­ men always pick out the exact amount when I hold out some coins to pay. They are very honest people and one is rarely cheated. ^ Joe Bosso: Yugoslavia is quite hard to understand. It takes some­ thing like 1250 of their dollars to make one U. S. dollar. They call it a dinar and it's the same shape as ours but red in color. You have to use their money, as they don't want to take foreign cur­ rency. Otis Pineo: I'd have to say Bahrain in the Persian Gulf is the most confus­ ing of any coun­ try I've been to. The Arabic let­ tering makes it difficult. I imagine it's stable money, since it's a ridh port. I wouldn't depend on the honesty of the merchants when you want change. William Royes: I believe Indo­ nesia has about the hardest to understand. You can't take much stock in the value of their money. Nobody over there seems to know how much it's worth. They have a lot of re­ strictions. You can't take much ashore with you and U.S. money or traveller's checks are not allowed. Maybe it's different now, with a new regime. Alfredo H. Perez: I'd have to say the English have the most confusing. They have a system that is very hard for a foreigner. Most countries use the decimal system and I see where England has de­ cided t o change over themselves. You always seem to have a lot of change in your pockets over there. Josefdi Smith: I would say that the monetary systems in Vietnam and Singapore are as difficult as any I've encountered. It seems almost impossible to count their change correctly, plus the fact that the value seems to change all the time. Some of the other Ori­ ental countries also have tough money systems to understand. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 3 1 48 24 6 3 20 18 3 16 14 7 4 4 8 18 76 41 30 17 12 7 64 61 33 14 310 201 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 7 2 9 10 61 32 25 10 10 9 9 10 4 6 18 13 43 38 34 23 9 8 66 57 12 15 307 222 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groui>s Class A Class B ClassC 5 3 1 7 5 18 40 31 14 7 11 8 6 3 14 6 5 4 2 1 0 3 10 0 33 31 13 17 25 1 5 5 13 29 25 55 9 11 29 167 167 161 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 22 4 254 94 8 8 110 61 25 11 13 8 14 13 28 38 148 74 128 78 18 2 66 4 63 7 887 402 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 0 49 26 9 6 10 7 10 9 0 6 14 11 14 8 5 3 10 3 9 3 40 26 7 22 12 3 12 5 6 49 24 44 20 8 19 235 152 114 All Groups Class A Class B 1 2 9 8 34 13 15 4 6 3 6 7 4 2 0 8 43 32 23 13 10 2 22 10 42 43 218 157 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 0 0 2 18 7 33 12 7 7 2 2 6 6 17 5 6 9 0 0 1 8 6 1 34 33 18 10 6 1 8 3 6 13 12 11 35 29 41 173 119 121 All Groups Class A Class B 0 5 3 7 180 91 63 68 24 10 4 7 5 6 8 20 72 107 97 71 12 0 50 1 22 5 585 352 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 8 4 4 7 163 36 84 48 13 12 6 9 12 5 16 10 119 77 80 46 8 1 32 16 53 1 582 276 ! ii"! YO U R DO I. L A R' S WO R T H Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying By Sidney MargoUns We've tried to warn working people, trying to improve their skills in certain areas, against signing contracts for expensive correspondence courses that may exaggerate what they do for you. You may find yourself paying a big bill, or being shoved into garnishment, with little to show for it. Look what happened to this family: "There must be as many different types of gouges as there are poor gullible people who, through haste, are being taken," writes Mrs. B. R. "My husband enrolled in September, 1966 for a correspondence course in air conditioning, heat­ ing, etc. (with a "trades institute" in Chicago— ed.) He was sent a couple or three little booklets. The course and some parts and kits were to cost $495. We paid the well-trained salesman $25 and were to pay $15 a month. Besides having so many other bills piling up, and not being able to pay the $15, my husband found the course to be short of what the fast-talking salesman made it sound to be. "Now this outfit has been sending threatening letters. They want $193 within 10 days to cancel the enrollment. We have paid $55. This would make a total of $248 for nothing. It is so ridiculous my husband has told them to go ahead and turn it over to their collection agency. We are plugging away at our honest debts and really struggling, as are many people to pay for goods actually received. "Most working people are not well informed on their rights. Nor do they know what to do when these pressure tactics and scare letters are used. A man's job is all he has to provide a little security for his family. My husband is almost 49. He is wondering if they will try to jeopardize his job. "I think someone has to stand up to these easy money gougers and go into court to call attention to some of the conditions a working man has to contend with because he doesn't know his rights." There are literally hundreds of thousands of families coerced into paying large sums for goods and services, even though they no longer have the goods or use the services. Goods may have been repossessed or returned in the futile hope that this would clear up the debt. Courses, even dance les­ sons, "health spa" and "judo club" contracts may have been discontinued or the "club" even may have closed up. But people who signed contracts must continue to pay. Mrs. B. R. says that most working people don't know their rights. What they really don't know, is that they have very few rights once they sign an installment contract. Under present credit laws in most states, the "rights" are stacked on the side of the sellers. They have the right to repossess, to garnishee, to get a deficiency judgment, and in general to financially crucify trusting people. In most states, employers have the right to fire a garnisheed employee. Exceptions are Hawaii, where the State Labor Federation recently battled through a no-firing law, and to a limited extent. New York. Mrs. B. R. and her husband should not delay preparing their defenses. Collection agencies can move in fast with a judgment and garnishee be­ fore a family realizes what's happened. The family should tell the correspondence school that the salesman exaggerated the course and that the family is going to make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, the city attorney and state attorney general, and the Better Business Bureau. The family should also contact the FTC and BBB and find out if there is a record of complaints against this school. It also should get a list of the many citations and complaints against various cor­ respondence-school deceptions reported almost every week by the FTC and BBB, to show the pat­ tern of exaggeration in this business. The family also, needs to get the advice of the local Leval Aid Society. Representation by a lawyer often results in fairer play for deceived consumers. I Vl �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Organizing Head Urges Union-Busting Curbs • I f S .1 ' r' li WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO's chief organizer called for stiff, new curbs to halt the rise of employer violations of the right to unionize. "About the most that happens now is a slap on the wrist and some kind of pi:omise" that it won't happen again, said William L. Kircher, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Organization. "Employers feel that this is a pretty cheap premium to pay for insurance against unionization . . . and avoid the responsibility of sitting down at the table with a union and bargaining on wages, hours and conditions for all of the workers," Kircher said. He made the state­ ments on Labor News Conference, a public affairs interview produced by the AFL-CIO and aired Tuesdays at 7:35 p.m., EOT, over the Mutual Broadcasting System. Kircher said that while the present National Labor Relations Board is becoming more vigorous in enforcing the National Labor Relations Act, it needs "legislative encouragement." "The law itself, and the whole history of jurisprudence that was written in those eight sad years between 1952 and I960, when the board was dominated by the big business complexion of this nation ... set traditions that are difficult for the board to move beyond, without some kind of legislative encouragement," he said. A special House labor subcommittee headed by Representative Frank Thompson, Jr. (D-N.J.), is conducting hearings on problems that have arisen in the enforcement of the Labor Act. Kircher said the objections to the law and the NLRB raised by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Chamber of Commerce are "nothing more than a smokescreen" thrown up to gain a standoff in Congress. Management, he said, doesn't "want anything that is going to minimize the manner in which they are permitted to fight workers in their efforts to organize." * « « RICHMOND, Va.—A federal appellate court has ruled that a union organizer doesn't have to get himself arrested in order to challenge "patently unconstitutional" city ordinances designed to hamper union activity. The Steelworkers had asked a U.S. District Court to forbid the city of Statesville, N.C., from enforcing local laws requiring a special license to solicit union membership and special permission from both the chief of police and the city council to pass out union handbills. The injunction request was refused by the district court, on the ground that there would be no "irreparable" damage if the injunction were not issued because union organizers could test the constitution­ ality of the ordinances if and when they were arrested for violating them. A unanimous three-judge panel of the 4th circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ordered the district judge to grant the injunction sought by the union. It said the union's organizers are entitled to protection "against the enforcement of these unconstitutional ordinances." The appellate judges added that a 1965 U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it clear that the threat of enforcement of a clearly uncon­ stitutional law is grounds for injunctive relief. Delegates to the 21st convention of the Asbestos Workers Union have voted a 50-cent increase in monthly per capita membership payments, to be put into the un­ ion's general fund. The delegates also approved a one-time 25-cent per capita tax to institute a health hazard prevention program, and a 50-cent annual per capita tax to help finance the union's official publication, the Asbestos Worker. v * V The Chicago Joint Board of the Clothing Workers' Union, has announced that 100 annual college scholarships, of $600 each, will be awarded this year. Established in 1966, the scholarships are open to the children of any ACWA mem­ ber of 13 years' standing. * * • The towns of Cairo and Sparta, Illinois, will soon have community press councils to develop better understanding between newspapers and readers. The councils are be­ ing established through a fund ad­ ministered by the Newspaper Guild, which has issued its latest grant to Southern Illinois Univer­ sity to set up the bodies. * * * A new contract, containing plans for a wage hike totalling 34 cents per hour by 1969, has been agreed upon by the Packinghouse Workers Union (UPWA) and Swift & Company. The contract now goes to UPWA's 8,000 mem­ bers at IS plants for ratification. * * • Leonard Greco, a vice president of the Operative Potters and secre­ tary-treasurer of the Beaver Coun­ ty Central Labor Council in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, has passed away at the age of 64. He had earlier served as President of the AFL-CIO Union Label & Service Trades Dept., and as president of his union local. * * * The California AFL-CIO has adopted a resolution calling for the impounding of railroad prof­ its should compulsory arbitration be forced upon the rail shopcraft workers. The resolution said that "if a business is so vital to the public interest that it can­ not be struck, then the public interest must extend equally to the profit side of the enterprise." • * * President Joseph 'S'^. Moreschi of the Laborers has charged the State of Virginia with using con­ vict labor to break a strike of this city's garbage collectors, members of Laborers Local 1213. He strongly protested to Governor Mills E. Godwin against "the use of convict laborers in any situa­ tion where state prisoners are competing with free laborers for I the right to earn a fair living." Page Seven "Hey Mac! Those Belong in Here" *i>r The firm stand taken by Congress to insnre that no money authorized for this coun­ try's defense appropriations budget will be used to build U.S. naval vessels in any foreign shipyard cannot be supported too strongly. Construction of any ships abroad—even a few small naval minesweepers in the yards of our staunch ally, the United Kingdom— would set a precedent by which Washington bureaucrats would almost certainly attempt to open the door still wider for more exten­ sive "deals" with foreign nations. Administration attempts to farm out the construction of U.S. merchant vessels abroad —thus depriving our own citizens of jobs and pushing the balance of payments deficit ever higher—would have been a serious enough blow to our economy. But to put the national security in possible jeopardy by turning over to a foreign nation, no matter how friendly, the construction of vessels for the United States Navy is plain ridiculous when many shipyards in this country have been closed down due to insufficient work. Despite the pleas of Administration spo­ kesmen, the original language of the Defense Appropriations Bill has been preserved, com­ plete with its House-approved amendment banning foreign construction of naval ves­ sels. The record of recent Administrations makes it painfully apparent that such a specific prohibition in the bill is necessary to protect provisions of the Federal Constitu­ tion from undue manipulation. It has been rightly recalled during the current debate that the Constitution of the United States gave Congress the power "to raise and support armies" and to "provide and maintain a Navy." The language of these stipulations is absolutely clear. Provisions for the U.S. Navy are the exclusive province of Congress. ' . J '... - Administration forces contend that a com­ mitment has already been made to Britain to allow that country to bid on 16 woodenhulled minesweepers for the U.S. Navy at an estimated cost of $18 million—and must be honored. Why was it made? Congress made no such commitment. De­ fense Secretary Robert S. McNamara made it in one of his typical exhibitions of snap judgement. Once again the Defense Secretary has gone out on a limb in pursuit of a pet project of his own and expects White House pressure to get him off the hook. The McNamara "deal" with the United Kingdom was no doubt en­ dorsed by the Administration but this does not alter the fact that, without prior Congres­ sional authorization, it was made in viola­ tion of the Constitution. Under the circumstances, it is quite obvi­ ous that the real question at issue was not one of "honoring a commitment" to a friendly nation but rather of correcting another of the Defense Secretary's lapses of good judgement and, in this case, his lack of familiarity with the document on which the nation he serves was founded. There is no valid reason for the current de­ bate. Congress has corrected McNamara's mistakes before and it was the clear-cut duty of- Congress to do so again. It would be a sad day indeed if the legis­ lative branch of our government relinquished any part of its responsibility, for the provi­ sion and maintenance of a Navy, to a foreign power because of an arbitrary arrangement made by an administrative appointee of the Executive branch. We trust that the recently passed Defense Appropriations Bill will outlaw, once and for all, the building of any American ship— be it for the Navy or the merchant marine— outside the United States. �Page Eight Meany Urges Senate to Plug Gaps In Proposed Serial Security Bill The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gu/f Are* Shipping has been very good in the port of New Orleans and especially for rated engine department men and AB's. At present, we have four ships laid up due to lack of cargo: the Del Monte, Del Mundo, Loma Victory, and Oberlin Victory. The New Orleans Port Director recently announced an 11 % decrease in tonnage handled for the first seven months ® — of the year, as compared to the Edward Avrard, beached be­ first seven months of 1966. De­ cause of a foot injury, last was creases were chalked up in both on the Del Mar for a^ut a year the export and import fields. as engine utility. If not for his An operation familiar to most injury, he reports, he would like SIU members is construction of to have stayed on the Del Mar as "The Rivergate", in the area near she had a good crew and a nice the old Delta Line Poydras Street run. Brother Avrard is looking Wharf, at the foot of Canal Street. for an engine utility slot on a reg­ "The Rivergate", the port of New ular run so that he can homestead Orleans' $11-million exhibition for a while. center, will be completed by April Mobile 24, 1968, according to the proj­ Registered in deck department ect's general contractor. It has been designed to seat as many as Group 1, John W. Mullis last 17,500 persons, and will provide shipped out as deck maintenance up to 132,000 square-feet of on the Council Grove. He's been column-free, usable floor space for shipping out of Mobile, where he exhibits. Completely air-condi­ makes his home with his family, tioned, it covers six city blocks. for the past 20 years. The Bunge Corporation, whose Destrehan Grain Elevator has been the object of homeowners' Testifying at recent Senate Finance Committee hearings, AFL-CiO President George Meany said the comnlaints, is spending another House-passed Social Security Bill, with its restrictive provisions on medicaid, would turn medicaid $143 thousand to curb air pollu­ tion. Bunge has spent several into "just another charity program." The urgent need for higher social security benefits for retired hundred thousand to curb dust Americans was also put forward by the labor leader, here flanked by AFL-CIO Legislative Director fallout in the past. While the Andrew Biemiller, on the left, ana Bert Seidman, of the AFL-CIO Soci^ Security Dept., on the right. company is attempting to elimi­ WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany called on the Senate to plug gaps in the nate as much fallout as possible, Kerfoot Avrard House-passed social security bill and to rescind "drastic" cutbacks in medical aid and "harsh and it is a known fact that 100% protection against airborne grain punitive restrictions aimed at destitute mothers and children receiving public assistance." Nicholas Mallefte last sailed on or dust particles cannot be the Madaket as AB. Brother Meany in testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, bill, smaller than the gradual step- through the Labor Department achieved. A considerable amount Mallette has been shipping from of SlU-manned grain ships load the Gulf area since 1940. He spoke of the retired workers liv­ up to $10,800 asked by the Ad­ for mothers on welfare. at the Bunge elevator in Destre­ makes his home with his wife and The House bill scrapped mini­ ing on social security checks that ministration, "puts a dispropor­ han. "have lagged far behind the rise in tionate burden on low-income mum benefit standards, put work family in Bayou La Batre, Ala­ living costs, to say nothing of the workers" and at the same time training under the Department of Registration for voting will con­ bama. better living standards most Amer­ "puts an unduly low ceiling on the Health, Education and Welfare tinue in New Orleans through Earl Fain, currently registered benefits paid to moderate or high- and made it compulsory for moth­ October 4, 1967, between the in Group 1, Engine DepL, most icans enjoy." Their contributions during their wage workers, thus forcing them ers, while an accompanying com­ hours of 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. recently sailed on the Cape KUworking lives, Meany said, entitle to suffer drastic reductions in their mittee report suggested that pri­ All members who have not regis­ dare for some seven months as them to "decent payments" and livino standards when they retire." vate employers could provide tered are urged to do so, in order electrician. He has been sailing Meany stressed, however, that work training if they were al­ that they may be able to vote for from the Gulf area mostly as elec­ "to escape from their dreary lives future improvements in social lowed to pay subminimum wages. Labor-endorsed candidates in the trician for the last 25 years. His of want and deprivation." The AFL-CIO was "shocked," security should come from general It also set a ceiling on the number coming election on November 4, home is in Louisville, Ala. Meany said, when the House revenues and not from a further of children eligible for assistance 1967. F. E. Kerfoot, who has been turned down President Johnson's increase in the social security tax. under the Aid to Dependent Chil­ shipping from ports in the area He sharply attacked the ceilings dren program. New Orleans request to raise the minimum re­ for 20 years in all engine ratings, the House put on medicaid—the tirement benefit from a "pitiful" Leon Franklin, taking it easy was last out on the Lucille Bloom$44 to $70 and to give long-serv­ matching federal funds available with his family until a steward field. He served on her for four ice workers with more than 25 to states to provide medical serv­ dept. slot opens up, last sailed on months as oiler. Brother Kerfoot years of coverage at least $100 a ices to families which otherwise the Del Monte for 10 months as lives in Mobile. month. The House bill would raise could not afford them. a night cook and baker. It's a If the House provision stays in, Brother William R. Stone has the minimum benefit only to $50, good ship with a good crew, he been shipping out of the area in with no higher floor for long- a number of states will have to says, and he got off only because it deprive families in the lower mid­ various steward dept. ratings. His service workers. had to lay up. He's looking for­ dle income bracket of eligibility last voyage was for more than two "If a social security system does Two SlU-contracted vessels, the ward to another Delta Line ship years on the Transeaster, where not help those at the tottom the for medicaid benefits. Seatrain Puerto Rico and Sea- on the regular South American he was chief cook. Married, he most, it is not advancing what Medlcade Restrictions Land's Fairland, recently were in­ run. Prior to shipping the Del should be one of its major goals," "Medicaid was never thought volved in collisions off the West Monte, he sailed on the Alice makes his home with his wife in Mobile. he said. to be confined to just the poorest Coast. No injuries were reported Brown on the Vietnam run. Lawrence A. Banks, currently families or families receiving pub­ in either collision. Takes Issue With House Harold Karlsen, who has been registered in the Steward Dept., lic assistance," Meany said. "It Meany took sharp issue with the On September 20, the 7,865- sailing on the Penn Sailor on the last shipped out for over two House decision not to extend was intended to meet the medical ton Fairland collided with the India grain run for seven months, years on the Oceanic Spray, as medicare to disabled workers un­ needs of . . . people who can 10,000-ton freighter Silver Shel- recently got off to spend some time chief cook, shuttling through the der 65, as. recommended by Presi­ afford to meet everyday living ton in heavy fog in Puget Sound, around home in Slidell. He re­ Far East. Brother Banks an SIU dent Johnson. "The House report costs but not the added cost of off Seattle, Wash. After being ports that fishing is very good right veteran for 20 years, lives with on the bill argues that because the proper medical care." taken in tow by a tug, the Silver off the pier by his house. After The House bill, he charged, Shelton was beached 15 miles having been on the beach for a his family in Mobile. disabled are a high-cost group In general, shipping here has they shouldn't be covered. I think "makes medicaid just another north of Seattle, while the 450- spell, he made the Del Valle, but been good, with few men on the that is putting things upsidedown. charity medical program." foot Fairland was able to pull had to leave her after nine days beach, and only one ship laid up. It is precisely because of the high Meany leveled his sharpest at­ into Pier 3 in Seattle under her due to a hand injury. Harold sails Prospects for the coming week costs the disabled have to bear to tack on the public assistance pro­ own power. The Fairland, loaded as steward, and is now ready to are good. obtain needed medical care out of visions of the bill—a part of the with 41 van units of military ship out as soon as any steward their very meager incomes that Social Security Act although the cargo for Vietnam, had been job is available. Houston they should be covered under money does not come from the heading for Oakland, Calif. Andreas E. Swenson was last When J. Tborton stopped by medicare." social security tax. On September 12, the Seatrain on the Del Sud as quartermaster, the hall, he ran into the man who The needed improvements, The President's proposals would Puerto Rico collided with a lum­ for two years, but had to get off saved his life in 1960, F. Schultz. Meany said, could be financed by have required states to set bene­ ber barge being towed about 45 when he became unfit for duty. Riding in a launch, Thorton fell raising the wage base for social fit levels not less than their own miles west of Los Angeles by the Now FFD, he'll try to make the over the side and Schultz caught security taxes paid by workers and standards for minimum subsist­ tug Gibraltar Straits. The 7,991- Del Sud when she returns. The him by the arm and pulled him their employers. The projected ence. It would also have offered ton container carrier sustained on­ ship is on the regular Delta Line back. Thorton suffered a dislo­ rise to a $7,600 base in the House child care and job training ly a damaged bow plate. South American run. cated shoulder in the mishap. SlU Vessels OKAfter (east Mishaps i I- September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG �r - f TEXT OF 1 COSSTITlITiy For SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District Snpplement SEAFARERS LOG « September 29, 1967 �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Two in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pur­ suant to any applicable agreements or understandings. Sactlan 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its* Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. Article III CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA— ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with American Federation of Labor — Congress of Industrial Organizations (As Amended Feb. 3, 1967) PREAMBLE II As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the following principles; All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and, We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employ­ ers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman.ship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable, and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of Amer­ ican seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organ­ ization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brother­ hood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and use­ ful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their inter­ ests guarcled from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate him­ self for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, GuM, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor organiza­ tions; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent con­ sistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinc­ tion based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable. I No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. III No member shall be deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be com­ pelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any pro­ ceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A militant mmbership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article I Name and General Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its prop­ erty, facilities and personnel available for the use and behalf of such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II Afliliafron Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are con­ tained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be re­ quired to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provision^ adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board or this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body , or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitu­ tional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law. Membership Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as are adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Member­ ship classifications shall correspond to and depend upon senior­ ity classifications established in accordance with the standard collective bargaining agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the other requirements duly promulgated pursuant hereto, no persons shall become a full book member unless and until he has attained the highest seniority rating set out in the said collective bargaining agreement. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, prin­ ciples, and policies of this Union. Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vesseL Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be suf­ ficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regu­ lar meting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membersip. A majority vote of the mem­ bership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be execused where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the common welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be pverned by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. — Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evidence of member­ ship in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the member­ ship. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Section 1. All members shall pay dues quMterly, on a calen­ dar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amend­ ment. Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be admitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of three hundred ($300.00) dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Article VI Retirement from Membership Section 1. Members may retire from membership by sur­ rendering their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and shau be given to the member upon his presenting the aforesaid receipt. Saction 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG membership shall he suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Saction 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his member­ ship book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. SocHon 4. A member in retirement may be restored to mem­ bership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Soction S. The period of retirement shall be computed from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Article Vii Systems of Organization Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's repre­ sentatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be gov­ erned in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. Soctlon 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such per­ sonnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear tbe name of tbe city in which the Union's port offices are located. Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by ap­ proval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Article Viii Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Pert Agents and Patralmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vicc-Prcsidcnt, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article iX Other Elective Jabs Section I. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. B. Committee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Polls Committees (7) Union Tallying Committees (8) Constitutional Committees Saction 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties af Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Part Agents, Other Elected Jab Haiders and Miscellaneaus Persannel Section 1. The President. (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He sball be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibil­ ities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of tbe member­ ship, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Or­ Supplement—Page Three leans, Houston and Detroit niay not be closed except by Con­ Section 5. Vice-President In Charge of the Atlantic Coast. stitutional amendment. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall he Where ports are opened between elections, the President a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast shall designate the Union personnel thereof. one vote in that body. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all of any Hadquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replace­ is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia ment is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill through Maine and .shall also include the Islands in the Carib­ such job. bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ of the Executive Board. tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast. Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one are to be mailed or delivered at the close of each day's voting, vote in that body. except that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all recommendation as to the depository until no later than the the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including first regular meeting in October. their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrol­ mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including man and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated Texas. as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval and may cast one vote in that body. of the Executive Board. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, Section 7. Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Inland Waters. Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of tbe mem­ bership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. strength, position, and prestige of the Union. He shall supervise and be responsible for tbe activities of all (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland duties lawfully imposed upon him. Waters, including their organizing activities. (i) The responsibility of tbe President may not be delegated, In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he but tbe President may delegate to a person or persons the is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters of the Executive Board. Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman sball be filled by Section 8. Director of Organizing and Publications. the President by temporary appointment of a member quali­ The Director of Organizing and Publications sball be ap­ fied for the office or job under Article XH of this Constitution, pointed and may be removed at will by the Executive Board of except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is other­ the Union. He shall be responsible for and supervise all pub­ wise provided for by this Constitution. lications and public relations of the Union and shall serve as (k) The President is directed to take any and aU measures co-ordinator of all organizational activities of the Union. In and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, addition, he shall perform any and all duties assigned him or to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union delegated to him by the Executive Board. and its members, in all matters involving national, state or Section 9. Headquarters Representatives. local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and all or Union representative to attend any regular or special meet­ duties assigned them or delegated to them by the President, ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Executive Vice-President or the Executive Board. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by tbe President. In the event the President shall be unable to carry out any of his duties by reason of incapacity or unavailability, the Executive Vice-President shall take over such duties during the period of such incapacity or unavailability. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall immediately assume the office, duties and responsibilities of the President until the next general election. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President In Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. Section 10. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the admin­ istration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be respon­ sible for the enforcement and execution of the (Constitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Bo{ird, and by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there) are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port acton, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Sec­ retary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrol­ man was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affilia­ tion with which has been properly authorized. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 14(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforcement. He shall also act for headquarters in.executing the administrative functions as­ signed to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to Section II. Patrolmen. trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he Section 12. Executive Board. deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the of the Executive Board. Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Con­ The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract tracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ may cast one vote in that body. dent in Charge of the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or Section 4. Sacretary-Treaturar. chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate assigned him or delegated to him by the President. He shall body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the and has maintained that membership for not less than three correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officCT_) and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or divi­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and sion and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less than otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quar­ once each quarter and at such other times as the Prpident or, terly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. The operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the President shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetings Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. unless absent, in whicb case the Executive Vice-President shall The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an inde­ assume the chairman's duties. Each member of the Executive pendent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in tbat body. Its all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Sec­ and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it retary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Execu­ legal, accounting, or otherwise, subject to approval of the tive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board Executive Board. meetings. The Executive Board shall appoint one person who The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive shall be designated Director of Organizing and Publications. Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to bo The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may shall make himself and the records of his office available to direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, iralicies the Quarterly Financial Committee. and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically t; . t "'il �provided for in this Gmstitntion. NotvrithsUnding the fore­ going the Executive Board may act without holdb^ a formal meeting provided all members of the Board are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Elxecutive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and Executive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majMity vote shall name successors from its own membership who shall fill those vacancies until the next general election. If the Executive Vice-President duly assumes the office of the President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapacitated iat more than 30 days during the ranainder of the term, the Executive Board shall elect a successor for the balance of the term from its own membership. Section 13. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, The following officers upon their election to office shall, during the term of their office, be delegates to all Con­ ventions of the Seafarers International Union of North .America in the following order of priority: President: Executive VicePresident; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Trtasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; Port .Agents, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership: and Patrolmen, with primity to those most senior in full book Union membership. fb) Elach delegate shall attend the convention for which elected 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. fd) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 14. Committees. (o) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements 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 anyaccused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted 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) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exami­ nation for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, sepa­ rate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings 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 SecretaryTreasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers, Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. The committee shall also have available to it, the serv­ ices of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) members in good standing to be elected as follows: One member from each of the following ports; New York, Philadel­ phia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrol­ man, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular meeting designated by the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event a regular meeting can­ not be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. Such committee members shall be furnished trans­ portation to New York and back to their respective ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Commencing on the day following their election and continuing untU they have been returned to their respective ports each committee mem­ ber shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay but in no event shaU they be paid for less than ei^t (8) hours per day. (d) Strike Committee. 'f • i J. 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port Agents in all affected ports diall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike com­ mittee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. September 29, 1967 S£i4Fi4ll£RS LOG Sapplement—Pa^e Foiir Artid* XI Wages ond Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders/ Union Employeos, and Others Surtiea 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall he held for a term of four years: PresidMit Vice-Presidents Secrelary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port .Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XnL Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those in­ dicated in Section 1 of this .Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majoritv- vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the mem­ bership. Section 4. 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 the Executive Board shall be followed. Article XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section I. .Any member of the Union is eligible to be a can­ didate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, 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. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its aflSliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He has been a full Imok member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least four (4) months of sea time, in an un­ licensed 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 sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. (f) He has at least one (1) year of seatime aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels in a rated unlicensed capacity other than an entry rating. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall he full hook members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this &)nstitution, shall maintain full hook membership in good standing. Article Xiii Electians far Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Part Agents and Patralmen Section I. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(h) of this Article, any fuU hook member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to he delivered in per­ son, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall he dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (h) His home address and mailing address. (c) His hook 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. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "1 hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." _ Signature of/ member oj f Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall he made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, hut is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed state­ ment of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Com­ mittee upon the letter's request. Section 2. Credontlali Cemmltfoa. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regu­ lar meeting in August of the election year, at the port where headquarters is located. It shall consist of six full book mem­ bers in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ ments. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall he eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Excutive Vice President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is lo­ cated in order to elect a replacement. The Committe's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (h) After, its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has sub­ mitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "dis­ qualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also he noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall he signed by all of the (Committee memher8„,and he completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall he read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin hoard in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Commit­ tee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ tials. All credentials must he in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the ad­ dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also he sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ qualification by air mail, special delivery, registered, to the mailing address designed pursuant to Section 1(h) of this Arti­ cle. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall he presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the committee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the commit­ tee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the quali­ fications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively pre­ sume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and in­ structive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then he added. TTiere shall he allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to he voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall he so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to he easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direcion of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may he used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the pre­ ceding paragraph and shall be numbered consecutively, com­ mencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall also send each Fort Agent indicating the amount and serial numbers of the baBots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate rec'lie ballots sent him ond shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as jjjg numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed 1^ the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Mcretary-Trcasurer a receipt anknowlodging the correctness of the amouiU and numbora of the hollota sent, or shall notify the Secrctary-Tronauror of any deacreponcy. Discrepancies aht^ be �SEAFARERS LOG September 29, 1967 corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall he forwarded for ballots actually received. TTie ^cretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall he kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the elction. This file shall at all times he available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretarv-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at pon offices, and shall he secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distinguish­ ing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may wite in the name or names of any member or mi mhers, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full hook members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their hooks to the Polls Com­ mittee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's hook number shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall he kept in duplicate) in the space opposite the proper ballot num­ ber, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then he re­ moved, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall pro­ ceed to the voting site with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the fact of voting shall be placed in the member's Union hook. (e) Each Port Agent shall he responsible for the establish­ ment of a booth or other voting site where each member may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recog­ nized in the city in which the port affected is located. If No­ vember 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recog­ nized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the bal­ loting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 5:00 P.M. except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and continue until 12 noon. Section 4. Polls Committees. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and not­ withstanding the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall con­ stitute a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice there­ of required. It shall be the obligation of each member wish­ ing to serve on a Polls Committee, or to observe the election threof, to be present during this time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to the SecretaryTreasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all un­ used ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascer­ tain whether the unused ballots, both serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon ^ shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, which report shall he in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what separate comments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meet­ ing. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forAwith. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A majority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Con­ stitution, the Executive Board shall not make any determina­ tion in these matters. , , „ , (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to dis­ crepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All inembers and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, m the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed; At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he ob­ serves proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Commit­ tee shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or envelopes, with their book numbers next to their signatures. The committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said envelopes, and shall certify, on the enve­ lope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope or enve­ lopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Com­ mittee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of the Executive Board official envelopes may be prepared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording embodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be used by_ the Polls Commitee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of the Ex­ ecutive Board, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, 01 sent by certified or registered mail, by the said Polls Com­ mittee, to the depository named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be discharged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxes in an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after seal­ ing the envelope securely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have received, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or registered mail or delivered in person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without cornpensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate ®^ch Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving or provide meals in lieu of cash. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Taliying Procedure, Protest*, and Special Votes. Snpplement—Page Five accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, not­ withstanding any provision to the contrary^ contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tallying Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summwy of the dis­ position of the said protest. The committee shall take all rea­ sonable measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so M to enaWe the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and '^Tdl^ The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port prior to the first business day after December 31 ot the election year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in which headquarters is located shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodpng expenses occa­ sioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Ail members of the committee shall also be paid at the prevailiing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their eler^ion to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. , „ , . • r _ The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ stitution, adopt'its own procedures. Decision as Jo sP^cial votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid it made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum m attend­ ance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the commit­ tee's proceedings. The proceedings of this committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents there­ from, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event, shall the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying Committee be delayed beyond the January 15th immediately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its reports as required in this Article. In the event \«check and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this Article, the ^ommittee shall be reconstituted except that member: thereM is not available, a substitute therefore ^haU be elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or (e°)° The r^ort of the Committee shall be made up in suffi­ mail to headquarters (by certified or registered mail), aU the cient copies to comply with the foUowing requirements: two unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated copies shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent ami by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting sc^^^^^^ port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right uled to take place subsequent to the close of the committee s of each member of the Committee to make separate comments proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically place four days or less from the close of this committee s proidentify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so Ledines then at least five days prior to the next regulw ineetforwarded. In the same package, but bound sep^ately, the committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected dur­ ing. Whichever meeting applies shall be ing the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by in®the report and shall be refereed to as the Meeting." As soon as these copies are received, e^ch Port Agent all members of the committee, that all the stuhs collected by the committee are enclosed therewith subject to the right of eMh shall post one copy of the report on the h""fho^<J' conspicuous manner. This copy shall he kept p^ted for a member of the committee to make separate comments under his period of two months. At the Election Report Meeting, the signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called other copy of the report shall be read verbatim (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or dethe discrepancies, if any, referred to in ^ec ion 5 (c) of this livery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted Article and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. submitted therewith. A majority vote of (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this decide what action, if any, in accordance with 'he Constimtion, Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not incluJ address of headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot the ordering of a special vote unless the lepuitcd be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Iruit affect the results of the vote for any office or job,'^h'ch 7®^' is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the the material specifically set forth in Section 5(a) (unused membership, at the Election Report Meeting, may ® ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls check and a recount when a dissent to ^^^Unfon^TalMng bppn issued bv three or more members of the Union iallying Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ Section 5(f) the closing report shaU be 7®®?'®^ ^ mittee to execute those functions. in. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Section 5(t) must All certifications called for under this Article XIII shdl be take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the deemed made according to the best knowledge, and belief of Election Report Meeting, at each port where 'he discrepances those required to make such certification. r .n so acted upon took place. Subject to the f"VVnrt (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full limits of the vote set by 'h®m®?'hership, as aforesaid^ book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven Agents in each such port shall have the functions of the i^y ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New inrCommittee as se? forth in Secdon 5(c), Orleans, Houston, and Detroit. The election shall he held at the Sppiion deals with the terms of such special vote. The secre regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Ex­ farv-^asurerTall make a sufficient amount of 'he usual ecutive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special balloting material immediately available to Port Agents o meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of Durpose of such special vote. Immediate y after the close the last week of said month. No Officer, Headquar^rs Repre­ jhereof the Port Agent shall summarize the results of comsentative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as pro­ vided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties here­ inbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be ticable, but, in any case, so as to reach 'h® Secretary-T^ charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation in time to enable him to prepare his report as r®quired by t of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results Section 5(g)- An accounting and certification, made oy 'n® of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots K Agent^similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, L enclosed therewith. Tlie Secretary-Treasurer haU ^ verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with de­ tailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the election records and files of all ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discre­ pancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right tepon of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the Spr'l'h.'kcrS?-Tr»^^ accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. , ., , • . j The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests in­ valid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the committee shall order a special vote, to be had no Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceed­ later than within the periocLof its proceedings, on such terms as are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, ings correspondingly. shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and Section 6. InstaUation into office and the Job of Headquarters the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered m [•.'issvr? sryaiSS-sreo; • ^i HI • . I.:7^.. �SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Six (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes sball be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties tliereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meet­ ing, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meet­ ing the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candi­ date cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 2, as to 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. 1^: Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XiV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall consti­ tute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ qualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. TTie same disquali-fications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Section 3. Delegates. As soon as the President is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America, he shall commu­ nicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules for the elec­ tion of delegates for those delegates that may be required in addition to those provided for in Article X, Section 13. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any full book mem­ ber from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election hereunder may include provisions for auto­ matic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the num­ ber of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be elected. Article XV Trials and Appeals Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will he elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testi­ mony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the aenised, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commis­ sion, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its find­ ings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a statement that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Com­ mittee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular ttteeting. Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. September 29, 1967 of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punish­ ment. Sactlon 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify fbem in person. Sactlon 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of , the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all members of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but he may thereafter plead guilty and waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Section 1. Upon proof the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommeded, the cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privi­ membership of the Union shall: leges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or of $50.00 or both: (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or of the value in excess of $50.00. (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is (c) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or other­ their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsist­ wise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or ence. functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punish­ or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency ment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office accused and accuser. or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary re­ Section 10. An accused who has been found euilty, or who is placement. under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of bal­ He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters lots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the files, or election material of any sort; membership. (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where are false; Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all avail­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; able documents used as evidence at tbe trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument sub­ (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate mitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union duties of any office or job; Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such (j) Willful refusal to submit veidence of affiliation for the presentation. purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal affiliation, with intent to deceive; as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the whenever necessary for such fair consideration. time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be taken in accordance with the Constitution. by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including dissents shall be in writing and sigped by those participating a suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recom­ two(2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: mendations, the committee shall be governed by the following: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ of the value under $50.00; stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with the Appeals Committee shall not make its own findings as to knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications re­ the weight of evidence. quired therefor; (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recommended. (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Com­ not provided for elsewhere in this Article; mittee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00; (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Willful failure to submit Union book to Union repre­ sentatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis­ charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (I) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penal­ ized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of 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 7. Any member under suspension for an offense 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 the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Section 1. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normally encompassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2, The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX income Section 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, iiiitiation fees, fines, assassments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. 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, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union com­ mencing 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 Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applic­ ability or non-applicability of all or , any part of the Consti­ tution; (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, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically pro­ vided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. Soction 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the re­ quirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those composing the ap­ plicable segment of the Union. Article XXIIi Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times: During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday —at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership meet­ ings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed busi­ ness days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meet­ ing of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. The contents of this Section 2 are subject to the provisions of Article XIH, Section 4(a). Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all reg­ ular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Sectjon Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution ojf the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the func­ tions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the pro­ visions of Article XV of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Sec­ tion, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Constitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to asume office. The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be 1960. 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, 1956. Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspen­ sion or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section II. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which can be attained only by those members who Supplement—Page Seven have first acquired the highest seniority rating set forth in the standard collective bargaining agreement. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Article XXV Amendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitu­ tion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be for­ warded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Con­ stitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book 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 may 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 President. 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 secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, ex­ cept that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Head­ quarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin, boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon noti­ fication by the Hcarquarters Tallying Committee lo the Presi­ dent that the amendment has been so approved, unless other­ wise specified in the amendment. The President shall immedi­ ately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained in Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers international Union of North America — At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Consti­ tution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. 11 No member may be automaticaly suspended from member­ ship except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reas­ onable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution. Ill This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitution and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the member­ ship in a secret referendum conducted for that purpose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any arnendments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. Vii . The Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. Vlli l[ .i-l This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlan- t: • •- • •,rut:- �Sfa^ September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Eight tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers, International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its mem­ bership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. Xil So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebted­ ness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. Xi The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in ac­ cordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers International Union ot North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, dis­ affiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. Xiii This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. The right to vote. 5^ ,1,. i:l 11 The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union mem.bers if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. If' jVi' 1' -i'!^ Ill ' \ It' li, �September 29, 1967 Page Seventeen SEAFARERS LOG Medical Advisor for Senior Citizens Raps Doctors' High Medicare Fees The Maiden Victory lies in drydock while the crewmen get paid. After some repairs, the ship will make return trip to Vietnam. The Midden Victory (Alcoa) called at Bretver"s Shipyard in Staten Island for a payoff recently after returning from Vietnam. At the same time, a number of Seafarers ivere sign­ ing on for the return voyage to the war zone. WASHINGTON—A practicing Alabama physician recently scored "excessive and unreasonable fees" charged by some of his colleagues for Medicare and Medicaid treatment and called for Con­ gressional controls over rising health costs. Dr. Carl Robinson, medical consultant to the National Coun­ an increase of up to a dollar a health care is preventive care, he cil of Senior Citizens, testified month in the present cost of doc­ said "it just doesn't make sense to me to discourage frequent on the Council's behalf before a tor insurance under Medicare. Robinson declared that most visits to the doctor by insisting Senate Finance Committee hear­ ing into the new Social Security doctors he knows "work under on cash payments as the Medicare bill already passed by the House. fee schedules set by doctor-con- law does. Keeping people healthy Challenging earlier testimony trolled Blue Shield insurance pro­ is a lot cheaper than caring for in which Dr. Milford O. Rouse, grams and I can't see why any them after they get sick." He said that for the four out of president of the American Med­ physician who does this should ical Association, called Medicare object to similar fee controls un­ five old people who have chronic ailments — like arthritis, diabetes, and Medicaid open-ended pro­ der Medicare and Medicaid." "I don't want some doctors heart and circulatory diseases or grams with uncontrollable costs, Robinson said he didn't consider charging exorbitant fees," he said. controllable cancer—frequent vis­ the costs uncontrollable "if doc­ "I believe there can be a happy its to the doctor are essential if medium under which the doctor they are to enjoy their remaining tors remain honest." "I would not want to see the has a fair return for his services years and "mandatory where a medical profession blamed if ris­ . . . and the taxpayer is protected delay in diagnosis can mean the ing costs force an increase in the against waste, inefficiency and difference between prolonged life $3.00 monthly premium for Part greed on the part of suppliers of and early death." Robinson also asked Congress B optional medical insurance un­ medical care." The Bessemer, Alabama, doc­ to shift the cost of all medication der Medicare," Robinson said. "That is one reason I urge Con­ tor also called for removal of to Medicare so that the elderly gressional controls over rising Medicare deductibles under which will be under no pressure to skip the patient must pay $40 for taking needed medicine "because health costs." John W. Edelman, president of hospital care, the first $50 of they cannot afford to have their the seniors' group, and its execu­ doctor bills and one-fifth of the prescriptions filled." At present, only medication ordered in a hos­ tive director, William R. Mutton, remaining doctor bills. Pointing out that the hest pital or nursing home is covered. had told the senators they fear escalating doctor fees may force Former FMC The Atlantic Coast Head Warns Of Soviet Threat Seafarers who ship out of the port of New York may have by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area Steward M. J. Maultsby presents his book to patrolmen Mike Sacco (left) and E. B. McAuley. The steward de­ partment supplied lots of good food during long trip. I • iliS' R. Lara signed-on to make return trip to Vietnam. He sails as BR. John Thomas of the steward dept. catches up on the shipping news. The Maiden Victory's fine baker was veteran Seafarer Bill Higgs. G. Vargas joined the crew in New York for job in deck department. Third cook K. Bailey on left, says goodby to W. High of deck dept. be­ fore they leave the vessel. In a letter to President John­ son, former United States Mari­ time Commission chairman Em­ ory S. Land urged Presidential action to avert the threat of a growing Soviet maritime fleet. The retired Navy vice-admiral included as evidence of the dan­ ger an article, "Soviet Maritime Threat" by U.S. Army Major Verner R. Carlson, published in a recent issue of the United States Naval Institute Proceedings. The article explains that the Soviet maritime fleet is being en­ larged at the rate of a million deadweight-tons of shipping per year, has doubled in size since I960, and will double again by 1970. It further noted that the Soviet fleet will surpass that of the U.S., in terms of deadweight tonnage, by 1972 unless, Land added, the President spurs action to meet this "vigorous, increasing challenge to the best interests of our nation." Repeated Warnings Major Carlson's article presents a warning which has been voiced by many other experts during the current maritime policy debates; the Soviet merchant fleet, which is expanding far out of proportion to the U.S.S.R.'s immediate shipping needs, may become a powerful economic weapon against the West; it will grow to the point at which it controls a large portion of world shipping, and then will be able to choke a nation's trade unless certain de­ mands are met. The Soviet fleet already contains more vessels than does that of the United States. "The economic and military implications are self-evident," Land wrote; "... I think my alarm is justified." noticed that the striking teachers here have on occasion been using our facilities to hold strike meetings. A logical question might be "what do Seafarers have to do with teachers?" The answer to this question has to do with the entire purpose of the trade union movement. Whether ^ a person is a Seafarer, a teacher James Francisco is out of dryor a sheet metal worker is not im­ dock and ready to go. His last portant. The important thing is ship was the Thetis, sailing as BR. that they are all labor and are Jimmy is a 25-year man. entitled to a fair wage for their Charles Connell spent some labors in addition to good work­ time working on the summer boats ing conditions. In addition, I for a change of pace. He said think that I should point out that he'd take the first job to hit the all of us with families have an board. His last job was AB aboard important stake in the best pos­ sible education for our children. die Commander. Puerto Rico In order to obtain this kind of Dario Rios is NEED after sail­ education they must have ideal classroom conditions and also ing as cook and baker aboard the must have teachers of a high pro­ Floridian. We hope to see him fessional calibre. The establish­ back in the steward department ment of a decent wage for teach­ shortly. ers is important if the profession Trinidad Navarro, Rafael Tor­ is eoing to attract the kind of peo­ res and Joe Rodriguez joined ple who are qualified to give the bosun Julio Delgado to provide a best possible education to a stu­ top-flight deck gang aboard the dent. Arizpa. Baltimore Philadelphia Nick Kondyiasls is taking a John Smith is registered and well-earned vacation after doing will take the first available wiper's a fine job as steward on the Penn- job. His last ship was the Globe mar. He'll be ready to ship out Carrier. in about two weeks. Thomas Martinez is waiting for Charles J. Clark's last job was a good spot in the black gang. He as bosun on the Steel King. He last shipped on the Potomac. is registered and looking for Joe Brill enjoyed his summer another ship. vacation and will ship in the J. R. Gimgey, a 22-year SIU steward department as soon as a man, had to leave the Marore due good job hits the board. to medical reasons. As soon as he Norfolk can, he'd like a cook's job on a J. R. Wilson would like to sail Europe-bound vessel. on the Vietnam run after his trip to India on the Missouri. He ships Boston as bosun. Paul Magro is looking for the C. M. King, Jr. just returned first coast hugger to hit the board. Paul spent some time with his from the war zone aboard the family after sailing on the Sea- Transnorthem. An oiler, C. M. is train Georgia as third cook. going to take his vacation. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Eighteen ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30, 1967 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the 4. 5. STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. 6. 7. CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (a) Employer (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Ratings Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) Profit on sale of securities (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 8. $700,696.85 —o— 700,696.85 o 4,733.81 —o— 336.87 13. 14. 15. 16. (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Schedule attached (i) Total Administrative Expenses Loss on disposal of investments Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Deductions Total Deductions (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Govemment Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % Real Estate Loans and Mortgages Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Furniture (Cost $555.70 less 100% reserve) Total Assets 352,322.68 LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable .. Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) .. Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Exchanges Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves 1,240.76 351,081.92 352,322.68 t' —o For the Year Ended April 30, 1967 —o— -oo— 705,767.53 393,940.96 Deductions ft'om Fund Balance Page 2 Item 12(h) — Other Administrative Expenses Electricity, light and power Postage, express and freight Telephone and telegraph Equipment rental Miscellaneous Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Stationery, printing and supplies Employe benefits Tabulating service Microfilm Outside temporary office help 72.93 48.26 1,442.21 4,544.20 1,578.40 374.70 272.67 10,210.87 3,906.25 8,732.11 175.71 39.32 $31,397.63 59,607.98 4,055,49 2,679.78 10,243.41 ll',333'.29 1,110.62 21.00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE United Industrial Workers of North America Welfare Fund 31,397.63 120,449.20 STAT* or ... New York COUNTY or . Kings fVederik B. Paulsen _o_ _o_ 705,767.53 537,098.12 .and. A1 Kerr Trustees of the Fund and. affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby 537,098.12 subscribe thereto. 182,412.51 168,669.41 351,081.92 Employee trustee}, ^ STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 135,864.21 Others (Indicate titles): 170,000.00 1 $ 22,707.96 Item ASSETS 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) !!!.'!.'! (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds ..!!!!!!!!!! (c) Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Banks Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: —0— UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUPBIINTENDENT OF INSURANCE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) 46,458.47 5,070.68 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plati Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .... 12. Administrative Expenses: /u! (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. September 29, 1967 : �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG The Great Lakes fay Frad Fam«n,S«ere(afy-rreatur«r,GrMt Lakas AFL-CIO Council Meeting Focuses On Problems of U.S. Urban Areas NEW YORK—The AFL-CIO Executive Council in its fall meeting here, laid forth a compre­ hensive program geared to provide jobs, housing and education for the nation's underdeveloped urban areas. The problems of the cities ^ and of striking Auto Workers, Meany hailed the membership • Demanded that the U. S. Teachers, copper and ^rick & growth of the federation and the Attorney General take all neces­ Clay Workers dominated the fall successful organizing campaigns sary steps to stop the use of alien meeting here of the federation's that were in part responsible, add­ labor for strikebreaking purposes. Executive Council. But it dealt ing that "right now we are mak­ • Voted $50,000 for the "im­ with proposed changes to strength­ ing more progress than ever." pact projects" program of the In the strike area the council American Institute for Free La­ en organized labor's structure, to be briefed on foreign affairs de­ took these actions: bor Development, a program it • Pledged full support to the said is having a significant and velopments and to prepare for the UAW in its strike against Ford important effect in Latin Amer­ 1968 elections. Motor Co., declaring that the ica. The council's major policy success of the strike "is a matter • Heard a detailed report from statement on a 10-point program of concern to the entire trade AFL-CIO Vice President David for dealing with the urban crisis, with emphasis on one million pub­ union movement." The council Sullivan on his recent trip to Viet­ lic service jobs and massive hous­ charged that the Big Three of the nam as part of the team of ob­ ing programs, was keyed directly auto industry "have forced this servers at the election there. to the role of the government as strike by their adamant refusal to • Invited the International give UAW members tbeir proper the employer and landlord of last Confederation of Free Trade share" of the gains of advancing Unions to bold its 1968 congress resort. technology. in New York City. • Supported the members of Ask Congress to Act • Received a detailed briefing the Teachers union in disputes in Tied in were statements calling New York, Michigan and Illinois on problems facing the upcoming for congressional action on anti- and called on all AFL-CIO unions session of the United Nations poverty and social security legis­ to rally to their aid. In the three General Assembly from U.S. Am­ lation designed to deal with the states now involved "and in future bassador to the UN Arthur Gold­ problems of the cities and of all battles that are certain to come, berg. On federation matters, the Americans who are in need, aged, the AFL-CIO solidly supports" Council: disabled or ill. the AFT, the council declared. • Voted to propose to the • Reaffirmed full support for Internally, the council inter­ 1967 AFL-CIO convention in De­ the 19 unions involved in the twopreted the application of the fed­ cember changes in the federa­ eration's Internal Disputes plan to months strike in the nonferrous tion's constitution to eliminate the unions representing workers in metal industry pledging "any and Executive Committee and to drop the federal government, elected all support necessary to assure the the requirement that meetings of John H. Lyons to the council to workers involved the victory to the General Board be held every which they are entitled." replace Harry C. Bates, who re­ • Called for a consumer boy­ year, suggesting instead that they tired; and reviewed a report show­ cott of the products of the Boren be held at the call of the president ing an average paid per capita Clay Products Co. which has or the council. membership of 14,284,183 for • Accepted with regret the forced the Brick & Clay workers the first six months of 1967. into a six-months strike in North resignation of Vice President Commenting at a press confer­ Carolina by using tactics similar Harry C. Bates, president emeri­ ence on strikes and disputes in­ to those of J. P. Stevens & Co., tus of the Bricklayers, and elected volving public employees, AFL- previously denounced by the coun­ John H. Lyons, president of the Cleveland CIO President George Meany de­ cil. Iron Workers, to replace him. Shipping here is heavy, with clared they would not be a major • Ruled that a union that has In the legislative and domestic rated men being snapped up al­ problem if public officials would not secured exclusive recognition area, the council: most as fast as jobs hit the board. drop tbeir opposition to genuine with a federal government agency • Called on the Senate to Seafarers in this port can ship collective bargaining and stop make vitally needed changes in or unit should not be allowed to out in most classifications soon pressing for punitive legislation the House-passed social security preclude other unions from at­ after they register. and injunctions. bill, which it said falls short of tempting to win recognition for needs and is "drastic and puni­ its members—an interpretation of tive" in the public welfare area. Article XXI as it applies to this • Urged the Senate to adopt area. • Received a report showing without amendment the anti-pov­ erty legislation reported out by the that the Internal Disputes plan was continuing to operate effec­ Senate Labor Committee. • Supported the demands by tively with over 60 percent of federal employee unions for sal­ cases filed settled at the mediation aries comparable to remuneration level. NEW YORK—^The paid per capita membership of the AFL• Discussed the need for a in private employment with spe­ CIO climbed to 14,284,183 for the six-month period ending cial attention to the inequities in national labor college to provide June 30, 1967, Federation President George Meany reported. training for union staff members Dostal pay scales. The rising membership trend that started in 1963-64, Meany and instructed the Committee on • Approved subscription tele­ told reporters, has produced an increase of 1,549,000 members Education to come in with a re­ vision, subject to appropriate re­ in a three-year period. strictions and safeguards, as rec­ port on the matter. The 14,284,183 figure for the first six months of this year was ommended by a committee of the The COPE Administrative almost 900,000 higher than for the same period a year ago, Federal Communications Com­ Committee, which includes qll according to the report of Secretary-Treasurer William F. mission. council members, voted to set up Schnitzler to the Executive Council. • Called for in-depth govern­ a series of meetings around the The membership figures are based on actual per capita pay­ ment investigation of the Ameri­ nation in the early spring of 1968 ments to the AFL-CIO by its affiliates and averaged over a six can Farm Bureau Federation and involving union staffs and officers or 12-month period. its operations. and local labor officials in prep­ Meany commented that the growth resulted from union orga­ • Heard a report on the cur­ aration for the 1968 elections. nizing campaigns and with some exceptions has been pretty much rent operations of the Labor De­ across the board. Besides the actual growth in numbers, he said, The council also voted contri­ partment from Assistant Labor butions to the Leadership Con­ unions were making more progress than ever in winning for their Secretary Thomas Donahue. members benefits and conditions unheard of 20 years ago, while ference on Civil Rights, Group In the area of foreign affairs, Health Association, National Ad­ playing a tremendous role in the life of the nation and its com­ the council: visory Committee on Farm Labor, munities. • Said government restrictions League for Industrial Democracy, In reply to a reporter's query he said the growth figures con­ on the outflow of private capital Jewish Labor Committee and the tain an answer for some of labor's critics, declaring "I don't are necessary to "protect the na­ International Federation of Petro­ think we are moribund; I don't think we are going out of busi­ leum & Chemical Workers. No ness; I don't think we are wedded to the status quo; I don't think tional interest." we are old, grumbly or grouchy or what have you." • Called for repeal of a sec­ action was taken for the time The figures showed a per capita membership of 12,735,000 tion of the tariff code that permits being on a request from the Ur­ in the 1963-64 year ending June 30, climbing to 12,981,000 in runaway American plants to lo­ ban Coalition for financial sup­ 1964-65, to 13,385,000 in 1965-66 and to 13,957,000 in 1966cate in the Mexican border area port on grounds that the specifics 67.\ and exploit low wages for greater of how it will function were not available. profits. Great Lakes Seafarers aboard the Chief Wawatam will vote shortly on a wage and contract reopener with the Mackinac Transit Company. The SIU crewmembers on the ship will receive full welfare and pension coverage as of October 1, 1969. The Chief Wawatam will leave St. Ignace for some servicing in the shipyard at Mantiwoc. The decline of traffic through Brander, recently hospitalized, the Soo Locks has been felt by will be back shortly and available Great Lakes shipping. Traffic is for a deck slot. down from 60 vessels a day to half Buffalo that number. Tonnage is some With the Frank E. Taplin fit­ eight million tons behind last year ting out, shipping is picking up with estimates that the drop will in this port. reach 25 million tons, the lowest The Buffalo since 1959. Port Council has Many of our vessels have been been pressing for laid up due to the lack of iron an Office of ore. Transportation so Chicago the city can re­ We have been working very tain a competitive closely witb Cab Drivers Local position in this DUOC 777. The internal election field. The Buflfafo Brandt is over and officers have been Port Council has elected for a three-year term. asked each of the candidates for DUOC 777 is now operating County Executive to express their completely from the new SIU views and position on this ques­ Great Lakes District headquarters tion. in Chicago. In the very near fu­ We are sad to learn of the death ture, an opening date will be an­ of William Ryan, a real oldtimer. nounced for the clinic. The final Bill shipped in the steward de­ additions to the staff have been partment and had been ill about made. a year. Shipping for the period has Alpena been quite good, especially for Shipping is quite heavy here rated men. and rated jobs are hard to fill. Duluth Rumor has it that the J. B. Ford The flow of grain through the of the Huron Portland Cement twin ports picked up with the end Co., will be sailing shortly. of the 25-day grain strike. Ship­ Wayne Brandt is on the beach ping has also improved since the and waiting for a porter's job. Leo fitting out of the Lackawanna and Nowacziewski dropped by for a Chicago Trader. We hope David new copy of the LOG and to visit old friends. |3. \\ r li Operating Subsidy Requested Again By Waterman Co. - WASfflNGTON—After a tenyear wait for the Government to act on its application for an operting subsidy, the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corporation has brought its request "up to date." The Corporation's revision re­ flects only recent corporate altera­ tions. Operating plans are expected to remain the same. Waterman is requesting Gov­ ernment assistance for between 101 and 156 sailings, annually, as follows: 30-42 sailings between the U.S. Gulf, the United King­ dom, and Europe; 18-30 sailings between the Gulf and California ports westbound to the Far East, and back by way of U.S. Atlantic and Gulf ports; 30-42 sailings be­ tween the Pacific Coast and the Far East; 18-30 sailings between the North Atlantic and the Euro­ pean continent; and 7-12 sailings between the Great Lakes and Western Europe. Waterman is one of four com­ panies with subsidy applications still pending. The others are States Marine Line, Isthmian, and Cen­ tral Gulf. The primary reason why the subsidy has not been granted is that succeeding administrations have failed to ask Congress to ap­ propriate additional funds. Most of the required administrative and procedural work has long been done on all of the applications. Page Nineteen AFL-CIO Membership Shows Sharp Increase I. �•:4i'l . .vr=- wnu„. .--t. • J»-!,=«-U.fe, Page Twenty SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Duo Still at Fighting Weight After Holding Cuhan Title in 30'$ During his boxing career. Seafarer Remberto Duo fought more than 200 opponents, including two world welterweight champions, wore the welterweight crown of Cuba from 1930-36, and always left the ring the way he entered it—on his own two feet. Today, more than 30 years after his last professional fight, Chicago. As the two men battled Remberto is no more than a it out, the crowd was impressed few pounds over his best fighting with the spirit and style of the weight and, although a grand­ young welterweight from Cuba. father, is in better physical con­ However, when the final bell dition than many men 15 years sounded, the bout went to Fields by a decision. younger than he is. "I began fighting at the age of During his absence from Cuba, 14, in the town of Camaquey, a number of new contenders had Cuba, where I was arrived on the scene, and Rember­ born. My father to set about taking on each and was a building every one. contractor and ac­ In 1930, he took the Cuban cording to the welterweight crown and he held tradition of the on to it for six years. times, I was to In 1931, Tommy Freeman, who follow in his foot­ had just taken the world welter­ steps," Seafarer weight crown from Jackie Fields, Remberto re­ Duo met Remberto in Puerto Rico for called. a non-title match. Freeman, like But for as far back as he could Fields, was a fierce puncher and remember, Remberto wanted to took the match from Remberto by be a prizefighter. a decision. Although he was outweighed Remberto hung up his gloves in many times, he would get into every local exhibition match and 1936, with a record of having lost Seafarer Remberto Duo is shown club fight in the area. only 32 out of more than 200 at the height of his boxing ca­ In those days, much more box­ bouts, and never having been reer, as the welterweight champ ing was done in the club and knocked out. of Cuba. He held crown 6 years. amateur boxing circuits than to­ day. It was there that up and coming contenders sought to make the reputations that would carry them up to the professional arenas. First U.S. Match By the time he decided to Kristina Palacios, born July 20, Patrick Francis Fay, born July come to New York from Cuba, to fight welterweight contender AI 1967, to the Raymond Palacios, 26, 1967, to the John Fays, Summerdale, N.J. Connally in Brooklyn's Fort Houston, Texas. Hamilition Arena, Remberto had ^ already established himself as one Venetta Grove, born July 16, Melinda Kam, born July 30, of Cuba's best welterweights and 1967, to the Leonard C. Groves, 1967, to the William Kams, Jr., had taken on the fight-name of Shamokin, Pa. Honor, Michigan. Relampago Saguero. "Connally was a tough con­ Mark Pace, bom March 15, tender and the local favorite, but Penelope Allers, born August 1967, to the Anthony Paces, Al- 19, 1967, to the Paul L. Allers, I won," Remberto said. During' 1928-29, Remberto gonac, Mich. St. Ignace, Michigan. fought as often as he could with an eye toward making it Porter Causey, born August 6, Lucy Garcia, born September to the top. In 1928, the year 1967, to the Leon N. Causeys, 6, 1967, to the Angel R. Garcias, Remberto arrived in New York, Lucedale, Mississippi. San Jose, Puerto Rico. Joe Dundee was the welterweight <1^ champion of the world. ^ John Edward Beasley, born July Remberto made the rounds of Denise Lynn Werda, bom July all New York's major boxing ar­ 6, 1967, to the Will D. Beasleys, 3, 1967, to the Myron Werdas, enas. He fought many times at Virginia Beach, Virginia. Alpena, Michigan. the world famous St. Nicholas ^ Arena during its golden years, and Marc Powe, born August 18, Coming Right Up! also at the then well-known Olym- 1967, to the James A. Powes, pia Arena on New York's 135th Mobile, Alabama. St. In 1929, Joe Dundee lost the John Patrick Cannon, bom world welterweight title to Jackie Fields. Having fought well dur­ August 7, 1967, to the Earl H. ing his first two years in the Cannons, Jacksonville, Florida. United States, Remberto was in line for a crack at the champ. Thomas Smith, born August 18, Duo Vs. Fields 1967, to the Thomas B. Smiths, Remberto got his. chance to Port Arthur, Texas. meet the hard-punching Fields in —•$,— <1/ <t> •- Seafarers are reminded tha when they leave a ship aftei articles expire in a foreign port, the obligation to leave a cleary ship for the next crew is thej' same as in any Statesidr —" Attention to details of keeping and efforts to quarters, messrooms anc woridng spikes clean will be the new Rodney Valentine, bom June 17, 1967, to the Thomas Valen­ tines, Bowling Green, Ohio. ^ Bernard Sequeira, bom June 27, 1967, to the Arthur Sequeiras, Brooklyn, New York. ^ Heath Lovett, bom August 25, 1967, to the William Lovetts, New York, New York. —<!>-— John Joseph Logan, bom August 18, 1967, to the James Logans, Bellmore, L.I., N.Y. Serving up some chow to hungry passengers aboard the SlU-contracted Del Norte is Ernie Grant. September 29, 1967 To Tlx© Editoi? Widow Expresses Thanks To SlU To The Editor: I received a death benefit check today in the amount of $4,000. I would like to thank you and everyone concemed for your prompt service in sending it to me. I would like to say thanks for the sick benefits that my husband received when he was in the hospital. This was a great help since I could stay in Balti­ more to be near him. Thank you for everything you did for my husband. This check will help me in so many ways, since I can't draw social security un­ til I am 60. The SIU has been wonderful to me. Thanks again for every­ thing. Sincerely, Mrs. James Davis Reedville, Va. ^ Urges More Ocean Research To The Editor: The SIU is to be commended for its efforts to bolster the American merchant marine fleet, and to thereby build a more self-sufficient country both economically and militar­ ily. On the economic side, the more ships that are constmcted in the U.S., the more there will be an abundance of jobs and the pumping of energy into re­ lated American industries. On the military side, the more com­ pletely American-made our maritime fleet is, the less tenu­ ous is our seagoing military ca­ pabilities. A third important basis for a large Americanowned maritime fleet is its po­ tential ability to be a strong tool of foreign policy, much as the Soviet fleet appears to be. But a fourth factor, of tre­ mendous potential importance in a way that the Soviet Union has recognized years ago, is being largely neglected: oceanographic research. This area of science can lead to immedi­ ate and vital technological ad­ vances. Government invest­ ment on a wide scope in this area could lead to practical, ur­ gently-needed methods of de­ salinating water for drought areas to efficient ways of mining the seas for their metallic ele­ ments, to developing a huge source of protein for a world that is~ two-thirds starving, to instituting the efficient use of the chemical composition and/or the relentless physical movement of the seas to pro­ duce electricity. These suggestions, all of which are being worked on under limited conditions, are only a bare few of the infinites­ imal possibilities which oceanographic research may yield. Commander Scott Carpenter, one of America's original astro­ nauts, has been an "Aquanaut" with the U.S. Navy and has been involved in original re­ search with its underwater "Sealab." Recently, in a press conference, he remarked that ''the underwater world ("inner space") could open up tremen­ dous new benefits in the near future, if only more attention would be given to it For those who see oceanographic research as a bit far­ fetched, not too exciting or not too vital just yet, let them then consider the military importance of this "inner space." We aH know about submarine warfare and its effects in recent wars. How many people know that numerous German U-boats were sunk off the Eastern coast of this country, from New Jersey to Florida, in the last world war? How many people know that secret radio "hom­ ing" devices bearing Russian markings, intended to guide hostile submarines to our shores and to help aim destructive un­ derwater missiles at our "pres­ sure points," were found hidden off the U.S. coasts within the last few years? There is also the huge eco­ nomic thrust to be gained from researching "inner space." Just as Outer Space research has led to new advances in medicine, metallurgy, electronics, environ­ mental knowledge, and a host of other items, thereby opening new fields as well as expanding existing ones, so, too, would "inner space" research do the same. Technology would pro­ gress at a faster rate, and re­ search/technological industries would gain a new impetus; the economy would be bolstered an­ other big notch. Obviously, the Government cannot become the researcher, developer, etc., in place of all others. Private industry—the seafaring industry—should lead in this area. While the Soviet Government has built new, spe­ cially-designed vessels to un­ cover the oceans' secrets, the U.S. has a mere few re-fitted old ships afloat doing this re­ search. The Sealab projects, the ill-fated submarine Thresher, and some other recent maritime research developments, are ad­ mirable but far too few. In a world where survival de­ pends greatly on knoweldge, and is a direct result of tech­ nological advance, and where untold developments may be ac­ crued by researching the un­ touched three-fifths of this planet, we cannot afford to neglect "inner space." The "liquid world" must be our new frontier. Lairy Devine \|> Health Benefits 'Ace in the Hole' To The Editor: I just wanted to make public how much I appreciate our wel­ fare plan. I have been disabled since July 17 and it will be another two weeks or more be­ fore I can sail. I filed for S and A benefits and the checks have been com­ ing in regularly. I have never collected before and now that I do need them, they are cer­ tainly an ace in the hole. I want to thank everyone connected with this and our Union for having thought of our other needs in addition to salary and working conditions. Sincerely, Alvin Carpenter Cumheriand, R. 1. �September 29, 1967 Page Twenty-one SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class No, 185 Casts Off Movie director Jack Kennedy told the crew aboard the Del Norte (Delta) that the new movie screen which cost $119,91 had to be returned in New Orleans because "it is to large to be used in any of our lounges." Jean Latapie was elected ship's delegate. The steward department got a vote of thanks from the crew and ^ they are beaming over the 16 disputed overtime marred the voy­ steward department has been up hours overtime they got. age. Pbiiiip McBride, engine dele­ to SIU standards and delegates re­ Nick PIzzuto offered a vote of gate, reported that one man left port no disputes. thanks to the electrician and the ship in Japan due to illness. plumber for repairing the movie The crew did a fine job in coop­ E. A. LaRoda, meeting chair­ projector, meet­ erating with one another, it was man on the Seafarer (Marine Car­ ing secretary Bill reported. riers) writes that Kaiser reported. —— Wiiber Newson Reuben ^Uetty, has been elected Henry Miiler, new ship's dele­ meeting chair­ ship's delegate. men, reported gate on the Penn Explorer (Penn Werner Pedersen, Shipping) request­ that barrels have meeting secretary, ed any Seafarer been placed on said that the old with a beef to go the aft deck for timers on board Kennedy garbage. to his department are aiding the Seafarers must delegate first. newcomers and be aboard the Del Norte (Delta) Meeting Secre­ Pedersen showing them the one hour before sailing at each tary Z. A. Markropes. Seafarers were reminded to port, ship's delegate Roland Hebris reported. Ac­ keep the ship clean and take good ert informed his shipmates. The cording to C. E. care of the linen. The vessel is voyage was "quiet" and Hebert Markris Owens, meeting headed for India and a request was said the men hope it will be more chairman, all the made for some LOGS and over­ of the same. A $1 donation was Seafarers aboard have pitched in time sheets. Department delegates set for the ship fund and $4 for the movie fund. Victor Costel- and made it a smooth running report no beefs or disputed over­ letos was hospitalized in San Juan. ship. The food and service by the time. \t> Meeting Secretary J. W. Sumpter reported that the Captain com­ plimented the en­ tire crew of the Penn Victory (Waterman) and "wished they would remain for the next voyage." Also coming in for praise was Abel ship's delegate H. W. Abel, who was thanked by the men for his fine job. Abel in turn thanked the men for "their co-operation in making the voyage a pleasant one." Meeting Chairman G. Mulholiand wrote that the TV antenna would be secured for protection against high winds. All the men agreed that the food was up to high SIU standards. Paul Whitlow, who is now bosun aboard the Transyork (Commodity Chartering), had to give up his ship's delegate's job to devote full time to his im­ portant new post. He was replaced by J. Robinson. Meeting Secretary Robinson R.Reyna reported that two men were hospitalized during the trip. H. Parrish, ship's treasurer, requested 9II hands to donate $ 1 towards the ship's fund. A suggestion was made to install a permanent awning, since canvas awnings are blown away in bad weather. f. A coffee can will be placed on the messhall table at payoff time, so that Meridan Victory (Water­ man) Seafarers can dispose of any loose change for the benefit of the ship's fund, treasurer Luke Ciumboll reportdamboU now down to $7.60. ixiren Rand, meeting sec­ retary, reported that no beefs or Members of SIU Lifeboat School Class No. 185, graduated after successfully completing their lifeboat training and now hold Coast Guard lifeboat endorsements. Pictured (left to right, standing) are instructor Paul McGaharn, lifeboat graduates Maurice Sherrill, Bob Connors, John Ronbyne, Codie Williams and instructor Ami Bjornsson. Seated (left to right) are Stylianos Saliaris, Erik Heimila, Richard Pickett, Robert Hester, Richard Velez and Raymond Colon, Jr. Five More SIU Men Added To Seafarers Pension List Income tax refund checks are being held for the following SIU members by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105: Margarito Borja, Winfred S. Daniel, Peter C. Onsrud, and Thomas E. Tucker. » Lionel Dunldns Please contact William J. Hentges, C/O Francis E. Sturmi Law Office, 512 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44311, in regard to a very important personal matter. —— Wayne E. Carpenter Your father, Edwin Carpenter, would like you to write to him as soon as you can at 714 Sixth Ave., N., Lake Worth, Fla., 33460. Gerald Schartei Please contact your brother, Leo, at the A. P. Green Fire Brick Company, Hedley Street, Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pa. 19137, as soon as possible. Sveere (Jim) Pederssen Please contact Mary Mackey, 140-17 84th Drive, Briarwood, Texas, as soon as you can in re­ gard to a very urgent matter. Luis Olivera Your mother Mrs. Eufemia Oliver of J-12 Coral Street, Lomas Verdes, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Aboard the Raymond Reiss 'rr?5i. r.f ^ Griffith Boides Ames Johnson Another five Seafarers have been added to the SIU pension roster which insures them of financial security throughout their retirement years. The latest additions to the pension list include Edmond Cain, Theo Griffith, Ward Johnson, Steven Boides er Griffith shipped on was the Topa Topa. and Omar Ames. A wheelsman on Great Lakes Edmond Cain joined the SIU ships. Ward Johnson joined the in Norfolk and sailed for over 20 years. He was born in York, Pa., SIU in the port of Detroit. Bom and lives in Baltimore with his in Arcadia, Mich., he lives in wife, Ruth. A member of the Frankfort, Mich., with his wife, deck department, his last ship was Irma. A FOWT, Steven Boides joined the Ponce. the Union in New York. A 20Theo Griffith year SIU member, he last sailed sailed as AB since on the Iberville. Born in Greece, joining the Un­ Boides is a resident of San Fran­ ion in Mobile. He cisco with his wife, Areti. sailed for over 25 Omar Ames lives in Missouri, years. Born in where he was born. A cook and Alabama, Griffith baker, Ames joined the union in resides in Lockthe port of New York. His last hart, Ala. The Caln vessel was the Kyska. last vessel Seafar- iflpilli Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave;, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 . ' , . I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-piease pot my name on your mailing list. fPnuMnformoWon; NAME •' • STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE .... ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION J If you ore an old subscriber and have a change rof address, please give yddf forrner address below} Seafarers on the Great Lakes vessel Raymond Reiss pose for pho­ tographer while the ship lies at anchor in Duluth. From left to right: Burt Knutson, oiler, Carl Shircel, wheelsman, Morley Scott, OS, and Gary Loomis, watch. The men reported smooth sailing. �Page Twentr-two SEAFARERS LOG Retired Seafarer's Model Ships Ineiude Brig He Onee Sailed On Great works of art command a stiff purchase price and usually are coveted by museums which exist by the grace of wealthy benefactors, or by millionaire hobbyists who collect art treasures as a fisher­ man collects lures. A model of the brigantine Aloha, which was carved by retired Seafarer Carl Martenson, resides in the home of millionaire Curtiss James, and unlike a Rembrandt, it is unpurchasable. The 81-year-old seafarer's skills range from the knitting of a can­ vas ditty bag or sail makers tool bag, to the creation of oil paint­ ings, to the carving of model ships and wooden cabinets. Martenson's skill is entirely selftaught. A shipyard owned by his father and six uncles in Goteborg, Sweden, was the center of his childhood environment. "I learned sail making and cabinet making there," Martenson explained, "and with all the ships around it wasn't too long before I started to carve ship's models out of wood." One of the retired seafarer's prized possessions is the handknitted ditty bag which contains oil paintings of the America Cup Yacht race contestants, the In­ trepid and the Dame Pattie. IBs Best Work Perhaps his best work concerns the Aloha, owned by Arthur Curtiss James, a millionaire who made his money in the copper mines of Chile. "I made a model of the Aloha out of wood," Mar­ tenson said. "The sails were also made out of wood and I sand­ papered them into a full position to simulate a wind-blown effect. It took 22 months to make." The most unique part of the model was the electric lights on the ship, used to highlight the inside features, such as skylights, cabin, crew's quarters, port holes and the saloon. All vyho have seen the model agreed it was one of the best of its kind they had ever seen. Martenson was an AB on Brigan­ tine Aloha. The ship was scrapped prior to World War II, he said. Brother Martenson got his job on the brig through a crimp outfit called Apple's, located in New York City. They supplied uni­ forms, crews and supplies for var­ ious kinds of vessels and James wanted an experienced crew on his ship. Retired Seafarer Carl Martenson shows ditty bag he made to fellow Seafarers at the New York hall. The bag is hand-made out of canvas and oil painted. It shows the yachts Intrepid and Dame Pattie, along with the trophy Cup that they competed for. This is one of many models and paintings he's made during a period of some 60 years. and two former competitors for the America's Cup. Brother Mar­ tenson worked for a few years on this model and was 74 when it was completed. Always interested in yachting, he did some racing years ago in the New England area. "I was sailing master on some six meter yachts and two-masted schoon­ ers." The yachts had from five to nine crewmen, and I won my share of races." A number of individuals have purchased his work, but he is most fond of a framed shadow box he made that was bought by a Masonic Lodge in Illinois. Martenson's own sailing career included trips on ships for the old Morgan Line in New York. He sailed on steamers with such names as Antilus, Excelsior, Creole, Mormus and Coomus. He was a frequent traveller on the New Orleans to Havana run. He also worked as a pilot on tug boats in New York harbor. Brother Martenson plans to go on carving ship models. "It's getting a little difficult now," he said with a smile. Entry Rating Class No. 12 Work Goes On The Aloha was the basis for another fine piece of work. In addition to the ship model, Mar­ tenson used putty and plaster to simulate water, and had a painted background of sky, and three ships. He made a show case for the model with a mermaid at the top, hand-carved with a pen-knife. The three ships are a clipper ship. Please include Idents on Pictures to LOG i V Seafarers who send in pic­ tures to the LOG are urged to please include identifications of Seafarers and any other individuals included in the picture. In the past few weeks, the LOG has received many fine pictures of SIU crews which unfortunately did not include identifications. The LOG would like to run as many pictures of SIU crews as they receive and identifi­ cations are necessary. With a background of part of the facilities of SIU Lifeboat School at Mill Basin as a backdrop, the members of the Trainee Class 12 proudly pose. They are (seated, left to right) M. Slater, R. Goodman, D. Westfall, L. Powell, B. Moradlia, D. Corp. Center row, I. to r.. Instructor Paul McGaharn, D. Allen, C. Jackson, J. McGuire, C. Parker, D. Campbell, instructor Ami Bjornsson. Rear row, I. to r., H, Martin, J. McQuade, D. Beard, A. Vlanovsky, J. Nicholson, and S. Stephens. September 29, 1967 FINAL DEPARTURES Vernon McLean, 65: Death claimed Brother McLean on June 15, at Riverside Hospital, Toledo, Y Ohio. A Great Lakes District Seafarer, Brother McLean joined the Union in De­ troit. He sailed as a wheelsman and was employed by the American Steamship Com­ pany. A native of Michigan, Mc­ Lean lived in Oregon, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Mary. Burial was in the Sunset Me­ morial Park Cemetery, "North Olmstead, Ohio. James Davis, 63: Seafarer Davis died on August 4, at the USPHS Hospital, Balti­ more, Md. He was bora in Lil­ ian, Va., and was a resident of Reedville, Va. Davis joined the union in Balti­ more and ^iled with the SIU for over 25 years. He was an FWT and last sailed on the Pennmar. Surviving is his wife, Clara. Bur­ ial was in Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Va. 4^ Richard Toler, 43: Seafarer Toler passed away on August 21, in Honolulu, Ha­ waii, while sailing as an oiler on the Ocean Pioneer. The vessel was docked in Hono­ lulu at the time of death. Toler was born in Paragould, Arkansas, and lived in Vineland, N.J. He joined the union in Seattle. Sur­ viving is his wife, Alice. — 4/ — Joseph Ifsits, 54: Heart disease claimed the life of Seafarer Ifsits on August 22, in Northampton, Penn. A native of Pennsylvania, he made his home in Hudson, N. J. Brother Ifsits sailed in the stew­ ard department as second cook. He joined the SIU in New York City. Seafarer Ifsits last ship was the Fort Aleza. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Theresa Knotz of West New York, N. J. Burial was in North­ ampton. — 4/-— Neils Hansen, 66: Heart disease claimed the life of Brother Hansen on August 13, at his home in New Orleans. Bora in Denmark, he re­ sided in New Or­ leans, where he joined the SIU in 1944. Hansen sailed as AB and his last vessel was the Del Norte. At the time of death. Brother Hansen was on an SIU pension. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette. La. —4/— John Shaski, 47: Brother Shaski died on August 10 at the Cleve­ land Clinic Hos­ pital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was employed by the • Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Shaski lived in that town. He joined the union in Sault Ste. Marie. Surviving is his wife, Anne. Burial was in the Riverside Ceme­ tery, Sault Ste. Marie. —4f— Algoot Fredrickson, 63: A coro­ nary occlusion claimed the life of Brother Fredrickson on August 4, in Superior, Wise. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Superior. Broth­ er Fredrickson joined the SIU in the port of Mil­ waukee and sailed for over 20 years. He was an oiler and last shipped on the Buckeye. The burial was in Greenwood Ceme­ tery, Superior. Calvin Wilson, 40: A lung ail­ ment caused the death of Brother Wilson in Sasebo, Japan, April 14. He was a crewmember on the Kenmar at the time of death. Born in Dalles, Oregon, Brother Wilson sailed as AB and bosun. He joined the Union in Mobile and made his home in San Carlos, Calif. He sailed on SIU ships for over 20 years. His body was re­ turned to the United States for burial. 4f —4^— Coner Haynes, 44: A heart at­ tack claimed the life of Brother Haynes, May 28, while his ship, the Globe Travel­ er, was at sea. A member of the engine depart­ ment, he sailed as FOWT. Born in Virginia, Brother Haynes lived in Baxter, Kentucky. He joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans, and had served in the Army from 1941 to 1944. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Nolan Howard, of Baxter, Kentucky. Burial was at sea. Omer Prescott, 54: Brother Prescott passed away on August 28, at the Doc­ tor's Hospital, Mobile, Ala. Sea­ farer Prescott was born in Coffeeville, Ala., and lived in Mobile. He joined the Un­ ion in the port of Mobile. A mem­ ber of the deck department, he had sailed in the engine and stew­ ard departments. His last ship was the Bradford Isle. Brother Prescott is survived by his wife, Bessie. The burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens. �September 29, 1967 SEAFARERS LOG Schedule of Membership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Oct. 10—2:30 p.m. Mobile Oct. 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Oct. 16—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Oct. 18- -2:00 p.m. Seattle Oct. 20- -2:00 p.m. New York . . Oct. 2—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Oct. 2—2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. .Oct. 4—2:30 p.m. Detroit Oct. 13—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Oct. 9—2:30 p.m. DIRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Oct. 2—2:00 p.m. Alpena Oct. 2—7.00 p.m. Buffalo Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Chicago .... Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Cleveland .. .Oct. 2—7:00 p.m. Duluth Oct 2—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. .Oct. 2—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago ... .Oct 10—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Oct 12—^7:30 p.m. Buffalo Oct. 11—7:30 p.m. Duluth Oct 13—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ...Oct 13—7:30p.m. Toledo Oct 13—7:30 p.m. Detroit Oct. 9—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..Oct. 9—^7:30p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Oct. 10—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Oct. 4—5:00 p.m. Norfolk .... Oct 5—5:00 p.m. Houston .... Oct 9—5:00 p.m. PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindiey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md \\ United Industrial Workers New Orleans Oct 10—7:00 p.m. Mobile Oct 11—7:00 p.m. New YOTII ..Oct 2—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Oct 3—7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. .Oct 4—7:00 p.m. ^Houston ...Oct 9—^7:00p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple. Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. • Meetinar held at Labor Temple. New­ port News. 4 Meeting held at Galveston wharves. 127 River St. EL 4-3414 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Wakhinqton St. SIU TL 3-9259 IBU TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich . P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La MERIDIAN VICTORY (Waterman), August 27—Chairman, Luke Giambdi; Secretary, Loren Rand. Ship's delegate thanked the crew for their cooperation. No disputed OT or beefs were reported by the department delegates. $7.60 in ship's fund. ARIZPA (Sea-Lund), September 9— Chairman, F. Cannella; Secretary C. Yow. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Repair list to be dis­ cussed with patrolman. SEAFARER (Marine Carriers), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman, E. A. LaRoda; Sec­ retary, Werner M. Pedersen. Brother Wilber Newson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Oldtimers on board ship were asked to help the new men and show them the ropes and work together. PENN EXPORTER (Pcnn Shipping), July 30—Chairman, C. E. Owens; Secre­ tary, Z. A. Markris. Brother Henry W. Miller was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Everything is running smoothly. Men in engine department want to know why the fans that were purchased for the fireroom have not been installed. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward^ de­ partment for the fine food and service. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Sep­ tember 3—Chairman, Henry Sormunen ; Secretary, Henry Sormunen. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. $52.50 in ship's fund. Motion made to ask headquarters for some retirement plan, and not a disability plan. KENT (Corsair), August 6—Chairman, N. Early; Secretary, Thomas Bolton. Dis­ cussion held about water shortage on long run from U.S. Gulf to India. Stew­ ard department thanked the crew for keeping messhall clean. 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass JACKSONVILLE, Fla Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Oct. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Oct 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Oct. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Sept. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-4400 ROBIN KIRK (Hoore-McCormack), September 17—Chairman, H. F. Jaynea; Secretary, Everett Perry. $17.28 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in each depart­ ment to be submitted to the patrolman. VI 3-4741 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 99 Montgomery St. HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7544 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2404 S. 4th St. DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., 350 Friemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandei Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. . . 505 N. Marine Ave. 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204971 Ext. 281 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters DUtrlct are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know ^ur shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority righto u contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nuil, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Batterir Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls, contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live abo^ ship. Know your contract righto, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU introlman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract righto prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mranber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deraed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetinn in all constitu­ tional ports. The posponslbility for LOG policy isves^ in an ^itorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The &ecutive Bo^ may delegate, from amaag its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. DIGHST of SIU SHIP MEETINGS SEA SCOPE (Alpine), August 27— Chairman, Ronald Hosford; Secretary, None. Most of the repairs have not been taken care of. The Captain informed crew that the rest of the repairs will be done for next trip. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land). August 6—Chairman. W. J. Barnes; Secretary, None. One member paid off in New Orleans. One man missed ship in San Juan. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Discussion about contacting Company about relief crew in Mobile as in Port Elizabeth, N. J. WINGLESS VICTORY (Consolidated Marine), August 27—Chairman, C. M. Gray : ^cretary, D. Gemeiner. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother R. Dougherty was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. PENN VICTORY (Waterman), Septem­ ber 3—Chairman, G. Muholland ; Secre­ tary, J. W. Sumpter. Disputed OT regard­ ing restriction to the ship in Panama while bunkering, to be settled by patrol­ man. The Captain complimented the en­ tire crew and wishes that they would all remain for the next voyage. The ship's delegate thanked the crew for their co­ operation and making the voyage pleasant. Vote of thanks given to entire steward department and a special vote of thanks to the steward, chief cook, third cook and the baker, for the menus and excellent preparation of food. Page Twenly-three MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land), Septem­ ber 3—Chairman. W. J. Barnes; Secre­ tary, S. A. Solomon, Sr. Pension Plan was discussed. Suggestion made that all SIU members receive port time in all ports after 6 P.M. and before 8 A.M. as, other unions give. Request for shore gang' in Mobile on sea-land ships as in Port Elizabeth, N. J. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Water­ ways), August 25—Chairman, Richard D. Runkle; Secretary, Kazmirz Lynch. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion made to request the Union to negotiate for minimum of 30 days bonus in Vietnam area to insure full complement. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate, Kazmirz Lynch. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Sep­ tember 3—Chairman. None; Secretary, W. E. Richardson. No major beefs re­ ported by ship's delegate. Ship badly in need of fumigation for roaches. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DEL NORTE (Delta), August 6—Chair­ man. Reuben Belletty; Secretary. Bill Kaiser. No beefs reported by department delegates. $48.00 in ship's fund and $84.00 in movie fund. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the contract committee in regard to having a $250.00 pension as have other maritime unions. Brother Jean Latapie was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vnte of thanks was extended to the plumber and electrician for repairing the movie projector. Vote of thanks to all departments for doing a good job. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian). August 27—Chairman, Michael Loretto; Secre­ tary. Michael Loretto. $97.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. One man missed ship in Hong Kong and rejoined ship in Saigon. Ship needs to be fumigated for roaches. STEEL AGE (Isthmian). September 4— Chairman. Harold E. Rosecrans; Secre­ tary. Harold E. Rosecrans. $7.80 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by engine and steward department delegates. Minor beef in deck department to be settled by patrol­ man. Motion made to revise pension plan (A) An SIU member with 20 years or more of membership and minimum of 12 years sea time on SlU-contracted ships shall be deemed eligible for retirement. (B) Increase pension to $250.00 per month. Motion made that SlU-contracted companies shall abandon issuance of trav­ elers checks and issue U.S. monies on draws. SAINT CHRISTOPHER (St. Lawrence Carriers), August 31—Chairman, Edward Ellis; Secretary, Ralph Collier. $5.80 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department. Also a vote of thanks was given to Brother Edward Ellis, ship's delegate, for doing a wonderful job. MALDEN VICTORY (Alcoa), August 27—Chairman, Mr. O'Neill; Secretary, Mr. Thomas. $30.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion made for retirement plan for those with 20 years in the Union and the required sea time at $300.00 a month. MADAKET (Waterman), August 6— Chairman, Joseph N. Rioux; Secretary, Leroy W. Bird. Special vote of than^ was given to the baker for his efforts in trying to give some stabilization to the galley and the steward department, in general. Too much agitation in the stew­ ard department, with poor management. Steward's ability to run a department should be check^. $30.00 in ship's fund. COSMOS TRADER (Admanthos Ship­ ping). August 28—Chairman, B. (Mike) Toner ; Secretary, Bob Stearns, Jr. Ship's delegate reported that there were no major beefs. It was suggested that the ship be fumigated for rats, mice and insects. MALDEN VICTORY (Alcoa), August 27—Chairman, O'Neill; Secretary, Thom­ as. $30.00 in ship's fund. Motion made for retirement plan for those with 20 years in the Union and the required sea time at $300.00 per month. Launch serv­ ice beef referred to headquarters. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publUhes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this - constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarteFS. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good staudL r through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal righto in employment and as members of the SIU. These righto are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer maiy he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, natioual or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal righto to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic ri^to of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To thieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was establUh^. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any Ume a Seafarer feeU that any of the above righto have been violated, or that he has been denied his cenetltutienal right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immsdiately notify SIU President Paul HaU at headquarters by certUed mail, return receipt requested. fe;-: UNEAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) —— Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) ^ Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) <|> White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Root and Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Stariite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) ^ ,• } �Vol. XXiX No. 20 SEAFAREaSS*L06 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO* 1967 SlU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS INNERS of the annual SIU Scholarship awards over the last 14 years have consistently dis­ played a well-rounded combinaton of high academic achievement during their secondary and high school careers as well as outstanding records in community and church affairs. Since the inception of the Seafarers scholarship program it has attracted students of high intellect, character and ability. All recipients of the $6,000 grants for college-level education have continued to display these standards not only during their college years but in later professional, family and civic life as well. Five SIU scholarships are awarded each year and may be* used for studies at any university or college in the United States, or its possessions, in any chosen academic field. Generaly recognized as one of the most liberal, no-strings-attached programs in the country, the Union's scholarship plan has made it possible for former winners to pursue successful careers in law, teaching, medicine and engineering— to mention just a few. All Seafarers, with a minimum of three years seatime on SlU-contracted ships, are eligible to compete for the scholarships as well as all academically quali­ fied sons and daughters of eligible SIU members. To date, 24 awards have gone to Seafarers and 49 to their youngsters. This year's winners—whose names were announced last May—are all children of Seafarers. As it hap­ pens the two girls and three boys all aspire to pro­ fessions in the sciences. Planning a career as a teacher of mathematics is 16-year-old Lisa Cresci of Jamaica, New York. Lisa, the granddaughter and legal dependent of Sea­ farer Peter Gonzales, spent the first eight years of her school life at the Immaculate Conception School in Jamaica and graduated in 1963 with medals in Gen­ eral Excellence and Music. From there she entered high school at the Mary Louis Academy from which she was graduatbd last June with what is considered the highest diploma granted in the state—a New York State Regents diploma with "Special Endorsement in Scientific Subjects, with Honor." While at Mary Louis Academy, Lisa was an enthusiastic participant in such activities as the French Club, varsity basketball, the Athletic Associa­ tion, Red Cross work, the Student Service League and the National Honor Society. But her most unique activity—and the one of which she is perhaps the most proud—has been the raising of Hereford steers as a member of the 4-H Club. "While my school activities were very important," Lisa says, "I think I can safely say that 4-H work has been my greatest achievement. Fof a city girl 4-H, and particularly the raising of beef cattle, can be—and was for a long time—considered a strange activity." However, Lisa was soon able to dispel any doubts shared by, her family, teachers and other 4-H mem- W Scholarship winner Lisa Cresci poses with fine specimen of prize livestock. An outstand­ ing 4-H member, she has raised several Championship Hereford Steers since 1962. hers. She joined 4-H in the Fall of 1961 and by August of 1962 she gained the admiration of all by winning the coveted prize of Champion Hereford Steer at a state livestock show—a prize she has gone on to win every year for five straight years. Once started, Lisa's honors in 4-H continued to mount. As New York State representative at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachu­ setts, she has won first prize in showmanship four times, in haltermaking three times, for Champion Hereford Steer twice and once each in herdsmanship, judging and essay writing. President of the state 4-H club for the past two years, Lisa was also named New York State Beef Queen at the Inter­ national Livestock Show in Chicago last year, and has an overall record unequalled by any other 4-H member to date. Lisa says she would like to "thank each and every member of the SIU" for her scholarship which makes "college possible and will help my dreams to become a reality." Realization of those dreams begins this Fall at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, where Lisa will major in mathematics and minor in educa­ tion and physics. She hopes one day to teach high school math and possibly go on to earn her Masters degree. Baseball enthusiast George Thurmer gives pointers to brother, Steve, on the art of pitching a knuckleboll. George thinks hov may like to be sports broadcaster some day. George S. Thurmer, 18, of Oliver Springs, Ten­ nessee, will be a new freshman at the University of Tennessee this year with the help of his SIU scholar­ ship. The son of Seafarer George B. Thurmer, he will build his college program around studies in higher mathematics and science with an eye toward a scientific career, possibly in the communications field. Sports have always played a major part in George's life and he excelled at football, through elementary school and part of high school, until a knee injury put an end to his active participation. His interest in the game continues, however, and he is also a keen student of baseball. He says he might like to ^try his hand at baseball broadcasting for one of the networks some day. George has been a serious student in the classroom as well. He graduated from the Oliver Springs Elementary School as valedictorian, and last June was salutatorian of the class graduating from Oliver Springs High School where he was active in many of the school's clubs and associations. Although he has always lived in the same town, George likes to travel and "has visited Canada and most of the Eastern United States. An ardent camera bug, he finds these trips both educational and enjoy­ able, and hopes to travel much more widely in the future. George is very grateful for the SIU scholarship and says it "has certainly relieved the pressure of financing my college education." Bronwyn Adams, 18, will use her $6,000 SIU scholarship to take a pre-medical course at the Uni­ versity of Southwestern Louisiana. The daughter of Seafarer Edgar Adams, Jr., of Patterson, Louisiana, then plans to go on to the Louisiana State University School of Medicine where she hopes to specialize in gynecology and obstetrics. Another scholarship winner is Anthony J. Calister of Brooklyn, 17-year-old son of Seafarer Raymond Calister. He graduated with honors from Brooklyn's Canarsie High School last June and will attend Brook­ lyn College in prepara­ tion for a career as a research scientist or surgeon. Active in numerous school activities throughout his academ­ ic life, Anthony was Anthony J. Calister perhaps most outstand­ ing as a member of Canarsie High's track team. Typical of his partici­ pation in this sport was his performance as runner of the anchor quarter-mile leg of an Open-Mile Relay during the Cardinal Hayes Track Meet in the Bronx last year. He was largely responsible for his team winning a second-place silver medal in competi­ tion with the highly-rated Cardinal Hayes High School group. Bronwyn said that she is glad for the opportunity to attend the college of her choice "without placing a hardship on (her) parents" and added that she now will be able to devote full time to her studies with­ out having to take a part time job. "I am very deeply honored be­ cause I was selected to receive one of (the) scholarships." Born in Morgan Bronwyn Adams City, Louisiana, Bron­ wyn attended school in Berwick for nine years before entering Patterson High as a sophomore. A member of the Junior Honor Society, she was also assistant editor of the high school newspaper and was active in the chorus, band. Science Club, National Beta Club and her church choir. Bronwyn is a member of the International Order of the Rainbow—a society of girls who have held various offices in school affairs—and was one of six seniors honored by her teachers for inclusion in the high school Who's Who. Among her other interests are water skiing, tennis and travel. She has made many trips with her family to New Orleans and San Antonio, Texas, but con­ siders the Houston Astrodome "by far the most spectacular sight" she's seen. The fifth winner of the SIU scholarships for 1967 is Philip Shrimpton, 17-year-old son of Seafarer Jack (Aussie) Shrimpton. A member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club, he graduated last Spring from Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky, and will study veterinary medi­ cine at Michigan State. While at college he will join the school's R.O.T.C. program. He hopes to graduate with Philip Shrimpton an army commission and specialize later in the field of animal research under army auspices. Phil says he has been inter­ ested in animal medicine since early boyhood and feels that it has much to offer in modern scientific research into the causes of human disease. More widely traveled than most adults, Philip had been around most of the world with his father at the tender age of sbc or seven years. He enjoys all travel but was most impressed by a trip to Africa during which he visited the national game preserves of Kenya and stood within ten feet of a pride of lions to take pictures. Philip is a crack rifleman and won the 1955 Watson Trophy for excellence in marksmanship. 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Title A name given to the resource September 29, 1967 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL URGES EXTENSION OF SUBSIDIES TO BULK FLEET, RAPS CRITICS OF PLAN SIU WINS $40 WAGE PENSION INCREASES FOR RATINGS; PENSION GOES TO $250 MAGNUSON PREDICTS CONGRESS ACTION ON MARITIME REVITALIZATION PROGRAM SHIPBUILDERS OFFICIAL URGES CAUTION ON PROPOSED GOVT’ MARITIME POLICY BARTLETT RAPS ADMINISTRATION DELAY IN PRESENTING MARITIME PROGRAM GEORGE T. BROWN DEAD AT 60; HELD POSTS WITH AFL-CIO GARMATZ URGES PORT AUTHORITIES TO JOIN FIGHT AGAINST BUILD-ABROAD MEANY URGES SENATE TO PLUG GAPS IN PROPOSED SOCIAL SECURITY BILL TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION MEDICAL ADVISER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS RAPS DOCTORS’ HIGH MEDICARE FEES AFL-CIO COUNCIL MEETING FOCUSES ON PROBLEMS OF U.S. URBAN AREAS SEAFARER DUO STILL AT FIGHTING WEIGHT AFTER HOLDING CUBAN TITLE IN 30’S 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 09/29/1967 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. XXIX, No. 20 1967 Periodicals Seafarers Log