http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/47768b9e347bdc810e0320778c006aea.PDF dfd5cccace8a3866515169e54041597a PDF Text Text Your Copy of the SlU CONSTITUTION pv I Vol. XXX I No. 6 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT • PAGES 9-16 SEAFARERS WLOG March 15, 1968 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ) ¥ L-v I v-S" ) 4 I « la l! > f A- y ^ A l>'^ ' ^ SlU Company's Ship Plans Curbed by Lack of U.S. Policy • - '••iksiyA' "si- John HollandFather of the Submarine See Page 23 Story Page 2 r • W w IV . :S lift :r' Seafarers Recall Experience In German Prison Camp Story Page 19 Swift Action by SlU Crew Rescues Two AF Pilots See Page 17 ) P. •/ Hall Raps Fleet Budget Cut; Urges House Unit Hike Funds ''"s® ^ �Page Two SEAFARERS Stop-Gap Measures Not Enough To Upgrade Fleet, Peiiy Charges SEATTLE—The United States merchant marine requires "a major operation, not a band-aid," Representative Thomas M. Pelly (R-Wash.) told a meeting of the Transportation Club here this week, and an independent federal maritime administration, "free of executive branch apathy and in­ decision," is necessary for the^ Transportation as proposed by the job. "Do not be deluded by the fact that the FDL program died in the As a member of the House President." "Right now," the Washington last session of Congress," he Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Pelly said he contin­ legislator emphasized, "an inde- warned. The reappearance of ually checks the status of the pendant maritime is needed to for­ FDLs in this year's budget re­ American-flag fleet and, "tragi­ mulate and to submit to Congress quest is "reason enough to con­ cally the trend and ratio to world a blueprint for the revitalization clude that these ships, to be used tonnage is ever lower and lower." of the American Merchant Ma­ only in wartime, will continue to "The United States has declined rine. The ultimate decisions must have priority with this Adminis­ to 14th in the world for the num­ be made by the Congress to rem­ tration over privately-constructed ber of ships launched in 1967, edy this situation. ... It requires and operated ships to be used in while Japan again outpaced all major legislation; a major opera­ both peace and war." others," he declared. "The reason tion, not a band-aid. This is the Negative Attitude for this is that the U.S. has abso­ goal that the independent federal The entire attitude of the Ad­ lutely no maritime program. Com­ MARAD bill seeks to attain." ministration toward maritime is pare this lack of activity, and the Noting that our merchant fleet evident throughout all aspects of lack of result, with Japan's pro­ "is 80 percent over age and only the industry, Pelly noted. "In the gram where, under a five-year carries seven percent of American area of research, there is a lot ,of plan, she has advanced industrially cargoes," Pelly criticized the Ad­ noise, but very little light." He and on the seas." ministration's maritime budget for recalled that, when questioned re­ "Even more frighteningly," he not going far enough in providing cently during maritime authoriza­ continued, "add to this the fact for the construction of ships.' tion hearings by the House Mer­ that the U.S.S.R. has a sevenchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ 100 Ships Behind year plan for dominance on the "A close examination ... of the mittee, Acting Maritime Adminis­ high seas. The bare facts of the trator James W. Gulick "had to current urgent drive to the sea on budget . . . reveals that deferrals admit that there is little or no the part of the Soviet Union con­ in programs may result in only research actually being performed tain the ingredients of a dramatic eight new ships in fiscal year by the government to end the story of compelling international 1969," Pelly said. "This . . .at a time when we should be building block obsolescence of our mer­ interest. chant marine." "The merchant fleet of the no less than 30 new ships a year" Turning briefly to the nation's U.S.S.R. is anything but an ordi­ and when "the United States is balance of payments deficit, Pelly 100 ships behind in its 1958 plan nary, profit-motivated economic to replace the block obsolescence questioned how the Administra­ enterprise. In a general way, to be of our merchant fleet over a pe­ tion can have such a negative sure it's engaged in international attitude toward American shipping competition but this is a competi­ riod of years." The congressman also deplored when "Commerce Department fig­ tion with a difference . . . it's a state-owned and operated compe­ the fact that the President's budget ures confirm that the United tition without the necessity of message seeks about $240 million States is the world's largest trading profit." for construction in fiscal 1969 of nation." Pelly pointed out that this is four "fast deployment logistics "We could improve this balall the more reason for the U.S. vessels, the Defense Department's ance-of-payments deficit measur­ Government to "encourage pri­ scheme for building its own mer­ ably simply by expanding our vate shipping in this country." To chant marine; constructed and run American-flag service" upward this end, he recalled that the by the Navy and completely elim­ from the seven percent of U. S. House has already overwhelmingly inating private enterprise and pri­ export-import shipping trade it approved—over Administration vate operation." now carries, he concluded. opposition—an independent MARAD to get the merchant ma­ rine out of the Commerce Depart­ ment and, "just as importantly, to keep it out of the Department of SEAFARER&lfrLOG Mar. 15, 1968 Vol. XXX, No. 6 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Vice-President Exee. Vice-Pres. AL KERR See.-Treaa. LINDSEY WILLIAMS Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN STEVE STEINBERG Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pibllihid biweekly at 810 Rhode leland Avenae N.E.. Waehlniton, D. C. 20018 by the Soafar•n International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakti and inland Watere District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth Arenac, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. HVaclntb 9-6600. Second class postaic paid at Washington, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Forae 3579 cards shoald bo sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foirth Avenae, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. March 15, 1968 LOG J» Report of International President by Paul Hall In this issue of the LOG, you will read a detailed account of the rescue at sea, by Seafarers on the Anniston Victory, of two downed United States Air Force pilots from stormy waters off the coast of northern Luzon in the Philippine Islands. The description, by the flying officers themselves, clearly documents the fact that the merchant seamen aboard this American-flag vessel unhesitatingly risked their lives to effect this double rescue under weather conditions which otherwise might well have been described as insurmountable. The story is not unique; it is only the most recent chapter in the long and proud history of the United States merchant marine. For most men outside the official jurisdiction of military service, such performance would not only be uncommon, it would likely be a once-in-a-lifetime feat for even the best of them. However, for the Seafarer such heroism is a possibility jn his every­ day working life. Quick and selfless action is expected of him from time to time in periods of war or peace—in the course of his job— and he willingly accepts this ever-present possibility as an obligation of his profession. Yet, despite the vital part the merchant marine and its Seafarers have played—and continue to play—there are those in government who consider the men who sail our merchant ships expendable; their livelihood an unnecessary expense in a so-called "space-age world." These short-sighted people — mostly misinformed bureaucrats — would discount the acknowledged basic necessity of a strong fleet to any nation which seeks to maintain a strong position in world commerce. The lessons of history are lost to them. Not only do they choose to forget the vital role played by the American merchant marine in two world wars and the Korean conflict of the early 1950's, but they stubbornly refuse even to recognize the essential role being played by our nation's fourth line of defense in Vietnam today—with relics of a war in which it served so ably a quarter of a century ago. Only in the U.S. is such a disgraceful situation allowed to persist. Other countries are doing everything in their power to build modern and efficient merchant fleets to meet the demands of a modem and competitive world. In our own government a dangerous dialogue continues on whether we need a merchant fleet at all. There are men in high" places who would abdicate this nation's traditional position of self-contained power on the high seas and put the United States in a position of dependence on foreign-flag tonnage to meet the country's seagoing needs. These same people would never dream of questioning the need for a steel industry, automotive industry, aerospace industry—or most any other industry in America, for that matter. Yet they would see our maritime industry scuttled and leave the responsibility for the carriage of our cargoes to foreign-flag operators, who of course, have no aUegiance to the U.S. Lack of U.S. Fleet Program Stalls Company's Ship Plans BALTIMORE—At the recent launching here of the Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas)—first U.S. flag tanker to be built for an independent American operator since 1961—officials of the SlU-contracted company charged that Administration for "doing all he can" to upgrade failure to come forth with an the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. But, "equitable" national maritime they declared, "he's boxed in" program is delaying their plans and the fault for the lack of a maritime program can be laid only for further ship construction. Following christening cere­ on the doorsteps of the White monies for the new vessel at House. "The President is the one Bethlehem Steel Corporation's to blame," Shalom said. "We want no special favors," Sparrows Point yard, Maritime Recanati said in discussing the Overseas President Raphel Recakind of program his unsubsidized nati and Stephen Shalom, a direc­ company wanted. "We just want tor of the company, indicated that a program that will treat all seg­ in the absence of a national mer­ ments of the merchant marine on chant marine policy, building the same basis." plans which their own and other Both officials suggested that, firms have in mind are being held whatever program is produced, up. the Overseas Alice and her sister ' Delay Costly ships—each of which cost an "We simply have to have a pro­ estimated $11 million—are ex­ gram" and company decisions amples of one part of a problem hinge on what the program might the U.S. merchant marine will con­ be, Shalom said, adding that the tinue to have in competing for 37,250-ton Ocean Alice—and two world-wide cargoes. This is be­ sister ships under construction cause, although new, their 37,250here—were being built now only ton carrying capacity is no longer because the company could not large enough for competition in afford to delay replacement of its world-wide operations which now over-age tankers any longer. regard tankers of some 240,000 Referring to Representative Ed­ deadweight tons as the most eco­ ward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), who nomical. The latest addition to the roster of SlU-contracted ships is the was present at the launching, the The three new Maritime Over­ Overseas Alice, owned by Maritime Overseas and constructed at the company officials praised the seas tankers will all be operated Bethlehem-Sparrows Point Shipyard in Baltimore. She has a deadweight chairman of the House Merchant in coastwise trades, probably on of 37,050 tops, is 660 feet long, and puts out 15,000 horsepower. Marine and Fisheries Committee th<! West Coast, the officials said. /i �March 15, 1968 Three More Seafarers Qualify As Engineers; Total Now 223 SEAFARERS LOG Page Three at Morifime A»thori»otion Hearings Hall Raps Maritime Budget Slash; Urges House Committee Hike Funds Three more Seafarers have received an engineer's license after attending the Engineers Upgrading School jointly-sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of the MEBA. A total of 223 Seafarers have now received their engiWASHINGTON—Charging that the Administration's fiscal 1969 request of only $18 neer's license after attending 1965 in the port of Mobile. He million for ship construction is "a phase-out" that would "emasculate the maritime budget," is 42 years old. the upgrading school. Engine department Seafarers SIU President Paul Hall this week called on the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ Two men received a third as­ sistant's license while one is a new are eligible to apply for any of mittee to raise the appropria- ^ only ten new vessels next year, whittled down to ten ships." the upgrading programs if they tion to the $388 million orig second assistant engineer. "It is precisely because this according .to hearing testimony by are 19 years of age or older and inally asked for hy the Mari­ Acting Maritime Administrator chopping away at maritime budg­ James Andolsek is a new second a.ssistant engineer after sailing as have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. time Administration. ets has been the order of the day James W. Gulick last week. fireman-watertender. Bom in watch standing time in the engine within the Administration that the Hall who is also president Not only will the unsubsidized Ohio, the 39-year- department, plus six months' ex­ of the 6.5-million-member fleet again be "totally neglected" new authorization machinery un­ old Seafarer lives perience as a wiper or equivalent. AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ under the measure. Hall said, but der which we are now operating came into being," Hall said. "This in Rome, Ohio. partment, was testifying at hear­ this neglect is compounded "by is part of the check-and-balance He joined the SIU ings by the Committee which slashing the budget for the subsi­ nature of our government—and in 1957 in the has the power to authorize mari­ dized segment" as well. With sub­ we are confident that this Com­ port of Seattle. sidies for only ten new vessels time appropriations for the first Vincent Torrenext year, he declared, the 14 mittee will check the Adminis­ time under a new law passed by grosa received a subsidized companies that pres­ tration's over-eager use of the Congress last year. meat-axe, and that it will begin to temporary third "The purpose behind giving the ently share in the ship construc­ balance some of the inequities that Andolsek assistant's license. Merchant Marine Committee 'first tion program "ate going to have this industry has been subjected to He sailed as turn at bat' in dealing with mari- to get along with approximately over the years." FOWT and joined the Union in • time appropriations was a simple seven-tenths of a new ship each." Pointing out that the Commit­ Burke Torregrosa New York in 1963. A native of At this critical point in mari­ tee's schedule calls for hearings one;" Hall said. "It was to pre­ New Britain, Conn., he now lives vent arbitrary cuts in the sums time history, the SIU president in Kensington, Conn. Torregrosa Those who qualify and wish to being budgeted for this industry— suggested that a starting point to on a new maritime program when the current sessions are conclud­ enroll in the school can obtain is 39 years old. to make sure that maritime gets finding the answer as to "what ed, Hall said action on the author­ Donald Burke was born in additional information and apply its fair share." kind of an authorization this ization measure will set the tone Michigan and is a resident of for the course at any SIU hall or Committee should be dealing for those hearings. 'Immediate Challenge' Waynesboro, Miss. Before receiv­ write directly to SIU headquarters Although the Administration However, he said, this first au­ with" comes, oddly enough, from ing a third assistant's license, he at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ "within the Executive Department could refuse—"as it has so often sailed as FOWT and electrician. lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ thorization measure to come be­ of government, itself." done in the past"—to spend more Brother Burke joined the Union in phone number is Hyacinth 9-6600. fore the Committee "confronts us He recalled that "wfien he ap­ than it requested, no matter what with an immediate challenge as to the effectiveness of the author­ peared before this Committee at Congress might appropriate for ization procedure" and pointed the start of these hearings . . . Mr. maritime. Hall said "we'll never out that "this is a time for test­ Gulick told you that he had rec­ know for sure until we test Ad­ ommended an appropriation of ministration's intentions on this ing." "We did not expect the Admin­ $388 million" for ship construc­ matter." istration's budget request to pre­ tion subsidies in fiscal 1969. 'Springboard' Program "We think that's a good place sent any bold new program for Referring to the current bill as our merchant marine," Hall said. to start," Hall declared. "This WASHINGTON—^Two SlU-contracted companies, Delta Steam- "But neither did we expect that it sum of money, added to the $103 "the springboard to any maritime Ship Lines and American President Lines, have filed suits against would contain such a bare-bones million being carried over from program that follows," Hall urged, the federal government for well over a million dollars for under­ approach to so critical a problem. the present fiscal year, would pro­ "as a minimum ... the appropria­ tion of the $388 million requested payments of ship construction This authorization measure is not vide some $491 million for ship by the Maritime administrator." set by MARAD on four of its merchant marine oriented. . . It construction during the next fiscal subsidies. "What this committee does will ships and just 52.5 percent on the is a phase-out; it's nothing." year." The ruits, filed with the U.S. be an indication of its determina­ fifih, whereas it should have been He said that although the ad­ tion to assure our nation of an Hall noted that when "all the Court of Claims here, arise from a dispute on the determination by the full statutory 55 percent on all camouflage" thrown over the au­ ministrator "charged by law with adequate, sound, effective mer­ five of the vessels. thorization request by the Budget the responsibility for the promo­ chant marine," he concluded. the Maritime Administration's APL said it had a full study Bureau is removed, "this bill boils tion of the merchant marine feels Maritime Subsidy Board of ship Witnesses testifying at commit­ construction subsidies due. The made, using Japanese construction down to ... a mere $18 million that a 30-ship program is what tee hearings last week included suing companies contend that costs as representative of low-cost in new funds for ship construc­ this industry needs ... so that the Edwin M. Hood, president of the American-flag fleet can at least Shipbuilders Council of America MARAD estimated the subsidies foreign yards, and found that the tion during the coming fiscal actual differential "would be well year." This, added to the $103 hold its ground against foreign and Acting Maritime Administra­ too low and then refused to re­ in excess of the statutory maxi­ million being carried over from competition" until Congress tor James W. Gulick. veal how it arrived at its figures. mum of 55 percent" required by the current year will add up to comes up with a new maritime APL's petition, filed with the Hood said he was "happy to U.S. law. I $121 million — enough to build program, his request has "been appear for the first time" to testify court last month, asks for $750,465.54 as the underdetermination on an "authorization" bill and Seafarers Hit the Bricks of subsidy on iive ships. hoped the new law putting author­ ization of maritime funds in the In a similar claim last week, hands of Congress would bring an Delta filed for $559,880 more end to the faulty system of uni­ than the subsidy it received as the lateral and capricious expediency difference between U.S. and for­ which for too long has controlled eign construction costs. and diminished the nation's mari­ Hit Secrecy time stature. The cases attack the secrecy un­ However, he termed "unrealis­ der which the MARAD-MSB ar­ tic and inadequate" the budget rives at foreign shipbuilding costs request submitted by the Admin­ and demand—if alleged underpay­ istration for fiscal 1969. "Tbis ments are not ordered by the authorization for ship construction court—that MARAD-MSB be re­ must be increased with contracts quired to hold hearings, directed for a program with at least 35 to to state the reasons for its deci­ 40 ships per year, beginning with sions and make available in de­ fiscal 1969, to be started with tail all of the foreign cost data dispatch," Hood said. "The plain used in its determinations. Dis­ facts cannot be denied. The na­ closure of its foreign cost infor­ tion cannot wait another year." mation has been consistently re­ The bulk of Gulick's testimony fused by the agency. was taken up with an attempt to Foreign costs are used as a justify the drastic slashes in the measuring rod for this govern­ projected fiscal 1969 maritime ment's ship construction subsidy budget by more talk about infla­ system. On subsidized ship con­ tion and the use of elaborate fig­ struction the United States pays ures on deferrals and the intricate the difference, up to 55 percent workings of bureaucratic red tape. of the U.S. contract price, be­ He took the position that the Ad­ tween U.S. and foreign costs. ministration has held the line on In the case of APL, the com­ Seafarers were among members of unions picketing the Phelps Dodge New York office in support of a building program of approxi­ pany claimed that a subsidy differ­ the more-than-50,000 copper workers from 26 unions involved in eight-month strike against the "Big mately ten ships for the next fiscal ential rate of only 54 percent was Four" of the copper industry—Kennecott, Phelps Dodge, Anaconda, and American Smelting and Refining. year and that was final. Delta, APL File Court Suits; Charge Subsidy Shortchange �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG March 15, 1968 A GHt From The SlU The Great Lakes by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes To make the stay at the Staten Island USPHS hospital a little more enjoyable, SlU Welfare Director Al Bernstein recently presented the hospital with a gift from the SlU—a color television. Above, Bernstein (left) makes the presentation. With him are (I. to r.) Seafarers A. Gyumuk, P. Gordoza, K. Zezdislaw, Chas. Hamilton, and Foo Hsi long. At right is hospital administrator Thomas O'Rourke. Congressman Introduces New Bill To Stem Runaway-Ship Tax Dodge WASHINGTON •A bill which would put a stop to tax advantages enjoyed by American owners of "runaway-flag" ships, and make them pay their proportionate share toward the expenses of running the nation, has been introduced in the House by Representative James J. Howard (D-N._J.). Howard estimated that a bil- ^ tion since the end of World War sailors and meet American safety lion dollars annually could be II have continued to tolerate— standards. I do not believe that added to the plus side of the and sometimes even encourage— our government should foster this lagging U.S. balance of payments the practice. kind of unfair competition by al­ if the U.S. citizens or corporations Howard's bill would repeal a lowing these companies the tax who control foreign-flag vessels tax deferral feature under the 1954 haven that the Internal Revenue were required to pay their income Internal Revenue Code which Code presently provides." taxes on all earnings of these ships grants exemptions to U.S. citizens "We would be a billion dollars rather than just on those earnings or corporations and makes it prof­ closer to equalization of the inter­ which are repatriated and used in itable to operate their commercial national payments accounts" if this country as is presently the shipping under runaway-flags. there were no U.S. owned or con­ case. He said the 431 vessels in The exemptions, Howard stated, trolled foreign-flag fleet, Howard the runaway fleet flying the flags "give these foreign-flag operations added, "and our own merchant of Liberia, Panama and Honduras an enormous competitive advan­ fleet would be that much stronger —said by the Defense Department tage over the companies which and that much more capable of to be under "effective control"— keep their ships at home, pay contributing to a healthier domes­ now totals some 14.7 million dead­ American taxes, hire American tic and international economy." weight tons. His measure is in line with the Administration's efforts to offset the country's balance of payments deflcit by tightening up on dollar outflow through foreign financial dealings, Howard said. If enacted into law it would re­ WASHINGTON—C. R. Smith was sworn in as the nation's new quire U.S. citizens and companies Secretary of Commerce this month following Senate approval operating runaway-flag vessels to of his nomination for appointment to the post by President Johnson. pay "their proportionate share of Smith, 68-year-old founder and ^ the cost of our government—the same as other businesses and in­ former board chairman of Amer­ Administration as an independent agency. He also said that a mes­ dividuals"—and would "eliminate ican Airlines, replaces Alexander sage had recently been sent by the ... at least a part of the competi­ B. Trowbridge who resigned from tive edge which these companies the Johnson cabinet for reasons Administration to Capitol Hill indicating endorsement of major now have over American regis­ of ill health. portions of the so-called Magnutered ships." Such legislation is a During an open hearing on the son-Bartlett Bill—introduced by "first major step" Congress can nomination before the Senate the chairman and Senator E. L. take "toward plugging this partic­ Commerce Committee, committee Bartlett (I>-Alaska)—which out­ ular drain in the balance of pay­ Chairman Warren G. Magnuson lines a comprehensive maritime ments," the New Jersey congress­ (D-Wash.) turned to the question upgrading program for the United man declared. of, the Maritime Administration States. and asked Smith his position Take A New Look' (An identical bill, introduced, "now that there has been estab­ by Representative Edward A. Howard told the House that through his bill it could be hoped lished a Department of Transpor­ Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of that "by ending this tax advantage tation." the House Merchant Marine and we will be encouraging the owners 'Still Responsible' Fisheries Committee, is also pend­ of these ships to take a new look The nominee recalled that some ing in the House.) at the picture with a view toward functions previously under the "Are you going to wait and see the repatriation of these ships." Commerce Department had been what the Congress does?" Magnu­ U.S. maritime labor and indus­ transferred to DOT but added: son asked Smith. try representatives have for years "we are still responsible for the The new Commerce Secretary miged an end to the practice by Maritime Administration, I under­ answered that he had no definite American owners of register­ stand." plans on the matter and would ing their ships under foreign-flag Magnuson pointed out to Smith prefer to wait and see just what to avoid U.S. taxes and strict that a bill, already passed in the the Congress does with the legis­ manning and safety standards. House, is currently pending in the lation now before it rather than However, succeeding Administra- Senate to create the Maritime make any recommendations. Senate Approves C. R. Smith As New Commerce Dept. Chief The Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Steamship Company has been liquidated. We wish to advise all crewmembers who sailed on the South American in 1967 to register in the nearest Great Lakes hall. These men will be able to exercise industry­ wide seniority rights on any of the SlU-contracted vessels. Word has been received that Buffalo Michigan Tankers intends to scrap the tanker Detrrnt, around Registration is picking up as the first of July. Cost of repairs the men anticipate an early fit-out. would be too excessive for them The Coast Guard made a run to continue operating this tanker. into Lake Erie to test the ice. The following vessels have They report the ice is fairly light. called for crews for fit-out: However, if strong Southwest The Barge Maida; Tug S. M. winds develop, we will have the Dean; and steamship J. J. Boiand, heavy wind-rows as ice from the J. S. Young, and Peter Relss. The upper Lakes pile up in this port. fit-out of the S. T. Crapo has been Received a letter from WlUlam postponed for an indefinate Westbrook, who's shipping with a period. Waterman vessel on the Vietnam run. He was in Saigon during the Oeveiand The regulars around here, such recent heavy fighting. We hope to as C. J. Thompson and D. Kapela see him during the fit-out. are waiting with packed bags for Frankfort the season to start. It was hoped In the past few weeks, two of that the season could start early, our Ann Arbor Carferry men but recent weather has eliminated have applied for and received able those plans. seamen's documents. After bidding for AB jobs, Walter BIschoff was assigned to the No. 4 job on the City of Green Bay. Dennis Shea got the No. 2 job on the M/V Arthur K. Atkin­ son. We were saddened to hear that William Puckett, one of our old buddies, died recently at his home Westbrook Shea in Elberta. Toledo Winter activities here make us wonder what happened to the off­ season. We have loaded the J. C. Miller with storage grain. This is a first for this port. We have filled a call to load the M. V. Townsend. Three Reiss vessels are fitted-out and four WASHINGTON—To stem more ships are expected to place a call for crews early in March, "the probable danger of anarchy" in the struggle to control the indicating a long season. seas' resources. Senator Claiborne An SIU delegation attended a Pell (D-R.I.) submitted a pro­ rally on behalf of John Gilligan posed international treaty to the for U. S. Senator, sponsored by Senate on March 5 that would COPE. The rally was held in govern the exploration and use of Columbus and some of our mem­ the world's seas. Pell cited the bers are taking an active part in urgency of providing a framework the campaign. for governing "ocean space" as Chicago arising out of "man's sea technol­ We have received no news re­ ogy (which) has brought him to garding fit-out for area vessels, but the verge of total undersea capa­ it is expected that it will occur bility." at an early date, providing the The Senator also remarked that Lake Superior ice break is early. his proposal reversed the Senate's Tow ships laid-up here, the traditional advise-and-consent role Chicago Trader and Detroit Edi­ with respect to treaties; it is be­ son, gave some of our guys on lieved to be the first time a Sena­ the beach an opportunity to get tor has written a proposed treaty in a few weeks of winter work. by himself. The Chicago Trader, of the Gar­ The treaty parallels existing in­ land fleet, has already shifted and ternational pacts concerning the is ready to move out at a mo­ use of outer space and Antarctic ment's notice. exploration. Duluth U.S. Role Classes for upgrading FOW's It would have the United and AB's have started. Anyone Nations designate, with Security interested should contact port Council approval, a licensing au­ agent Jackie Hall. thority to regulate utilization "of Numerous telephone calls have the seabed and subsoil of subma­ been received, regarding rated and rine areas". The licensing author­ unrated positions for this shipping ity would operate a sea guard, season. Registration began March similar to the U.S. Coast Guard, 4, at 9 a.m. to enforce its rulings. Alpena The positioning of weapons of We are starting the new season mass destruction on or in the with the fitting-out of the Iglehart, seabed would be prohibited,' but Hurton Portland Cement Co. The passive military devices, such as rear to detect, identify and track same company called us to fit-out the S. T. Crapo, but cancelled be­ submarines and weapons, would )e allowed. cause of the ice conditions. Ocean Space' Treaty Urged By Senator . rA �March 15, 1968 SEAFARERS Viet Cong TET Offensive Clogs Saigon Sealanes Page Five LOG Crew Describes Hours in Lifeboats Af^r SIU of Canada Vessel Sinks MONTREAL—Crewmembers aboard the SIU-contracted freighter Chamey experienced a long, harrowing ordeal aboard lifeboats after the vessel sank last month 520 miles off the North Caro­ lina coast. All 24 persons aboard the Chamey have been rescued and told of the sinking of the vessel after arriving by plane feet wide because no one was able slight leg injury. here on February 12. to have a close look at it "Once we left the ship, it took "We were in the first life­ about an hour before the first Engines Stopped boat," recalled Chief Mate Paulplanes got to us. They were there "At five, I ordered the engines until everyone was rescued. And Emile Berube, "and as soon as she hit water, she was smashed and stopped to find out if it would I must say here that nothing was we were flooded. There were eight reduce the water coming into the neglected to save us. Different of us in it, including Mrs. Leo ship. But after five minutes, I goods were sent to us by para­ Arsenault, the only woman aboard decided to start the engines again, chute (from Air Force and Coast the ship. Resisting the assault of still at low speed. The water was Guard planes) and all we had to waves 35 to 40 feet, we had to get now flooding the ship faster than do was row and pick up the pack­ before. a solid grip on the boat. ages. They even sent us some "I then ordered preparation to portable two-way radios and I was ^ "We didn't know how long we could last in that situation. There abandon ship. At 6:30, we sent the only one able to get one. I was now a foot of water in the our last distress signal. At ten, was able to communicate with boat. The blankets and food we all lifeboats were in the water with the pilots. At 2:30, all were res­ had managed to take aboard were all the crew and the two passen­ cued. The Norwegian ship (the now soaked. There was no way gers occupying these three boats. Vinni) that came to our rescue we could go forward. The only "There were eight persons in was very well equipped. There thing we could do was wait. Wait the first one, ten in the second one, were even two nurses aboard to help us." for someone to rescue us. Our and six were in the raft. I ordered boat had drifted about five miles that the right life-boat be put in Air Force and Coast Guard from the sinking." the water first, because I thought planes, as well as the Coast Guard "We were grabbing just about we might have trouble sending it cutter Absecon and the Norfolkeverything in sight not to be away later on because of its posi­ bound Norwegian freighter Vinni, pushed away by the waves hitting tion. We still had three other life­ took part in the rescue effort. The us continuously," said Chief Stew­ boats. The sea was really bad and Vinni, the first ship to arrive on ard Paul Duval. "The blankets, the wind was blowing at a 30 mile- the scene, rescued the 22 crewmen even though they were soaked, an-hour clip. The situation was and two passengers.and took them helped us." really dangerous. . . . Fortunately, to Norfolk where they boarded Seafarers Robert Bernier and only one man was injured, a the plane for Montreal. Jaques Leclerc, both ABs, were the last crewmembers to leave the sinking ship and the last ones to be rescued, eight hours after climbing onto a liferaft. The skipper of the Chamey, WASHINGTON—Substantiating recent charges made by the Captain Jourdain, told of the SIUNA-afRliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union, the House Merchant events in the February 10 disaster: by Frank Drozak, (Vest Coast Representative "At nine Friday morning, we Marine and Fisheries Committee has confirmed that during January saw we were in trouble. I or­ five Soviet fishing vessels vio-'®'" Govemor Ronald Reagan, mentioned as a possible GOP Pres­ waters of New Jersey and Long dered reduce speed and we pro­ lated the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries idential candidate, will not get the nomination, according to recent Island in return for not fishing in ceeded slowly with a 35-mile-anAgreement between the U.S. certain areas south of Cape Cod hour wind at our back. At four, statements by former Govemor Edmund (Pat) Brown. Although and the U.S.S.R. during the spawning months, we noticed a dent in cargo hold the Govemor is handling himself well outside of Califomia, Brown After SIUNA Vice-President, specifically, during the first three number three. No one was able to said he is doing a poor job of administering the state's affair's. Captain James Ackert made the months of 1968. "The poor mouthing out of say if it was three inches or three this administration is a shocking original disclosure of the viola­ thing," Brown declared. Specifi­ tions, which alerted Washington cally criticized were the Gov­ and the public. Representative Ed­ ernor's budget cuts in the field of ward Garmatz (D-Md.), chair­ education. man of the House Merchant Ma­ Reagan continues to prefer the rine and Fisheries Committee, company of right-wingers. If you immediately requested that rep­ take a look at his appointments resentatives from the State Depart­ it is quite obvious that he favors ment, Coast Guard and Bureau WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has charged before a Senate business-oriented and in many of Commercial Fisheries attend a Labor and Public Welfare subcommittee that a bill proposing changes in the Longshoremen's and cases anti-labor people. Although closed briefing before his com­ Harbor Workers' Compensation Act "does not go far enough" in providing benefits, and that the it looks like a fight l»tween Nixon mittee on February 8. and Rockefeller for the Repub­ Ackert, who is president of the Act should be pattemed after ^ lican nomination, you can't count SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ the program now in effect for Congress—the program which legislation." covers Federal Civil Service em­ Under present law. Federal em­ Reagan out as a possible com­ men's Union, filed the treaty vio­ Federal employees. ployees. It is difficult to under­ ployees are compensated for promise candidate. lation charges on February 2nd, In a statement filed with the and pledged, "the SIU is prepared subcommittee on March 1, the stand how Congress can set one "about 75 percent of actual lost Seattle to present testimony at public MTD noted that the legislation standard for the Federal em­ wages," but the amendments un­ ployees, and another for the long­ Shipping picked up last period der review "envision replacing on­ hearings on times, dates, and (S. 2485) is an improvement over shore and harbor worker. Yet and we had the Seafarer load-up ly about 66% percent of the places o( the Russian refusal to the Act as it stands now. that is precisely what has hap­ a full crew. The Transhartford. is average lost wage—and only about honor the agreement." However, the MTD charged, pened—and would continue to due in soon and may recrew. The 50 percent of the actual lost At a meeting of the Massachu­ "It is not enough to say that there happen, even under this legisla­ Steel Rover, Steel Vendor and wage." setts Congressional delegation, have been improvements in the tion." Manhattan paid-off. We have five held immediately prior to the dollar amount of benefits (to an Furthermore, the MTD con­ vessels in transit. Cites Comparisons House committee session, the injured workman and his family) tinued, "Since 1966, the Federal A1 Smith, one of our pensioners, AFU's president briefed the legis­ if these dollars cover a smaller and The MTD cited several com­ employee program has had built stops by the hall occasionally to lators on the specifics of the Rus­ smaller share of lost income," and parisons between the compensa­ into it a system of automatic in­ say hello to his old buddies. sian violations. noted that S. 2485 would perpetu­ tion act covering Federal em­ creases based on the advancing J. Indorf is waiting for the Ackert reported that a breach ate this shrinking percentage of ployees and the amendments of­ Consumer Price Index . . . (pro­ first good baker's job to hit the of the pact took place on Friday, covered income. fered to the Longshore Compensa­ viding) a hedge against inflation boards. January 26th, at 39° 45' north, which otherwise could render his "Even if the increases provided tion Act: 71° 41' west. On Saturday, Janu­ in this bill should become effec­ Wilmington The amount of benefits avail­ compensation benefits largely il­ ary 27th, the agreement was again tive," the Department said, "the able to Federal employees ranges lusory. But no such protection is Jim Foti got back to Wilming­ violated at 39° 54', 71° 40' west, majority of workers covered by from approximately $55 a week to extended to longshoremen or har­ ton after three months on the and on Wednesday, January 31st, the Act still would have a benefit approximately $330 a week. "This bor workers." Rebecca. He's not in a rush to another violation took place in ap­ that covers them for only about compares with a minimum of $18 "It does little good," the MTD ship and plans a short stay on the proximately the same position as one-half the wages lost in the a week under the existing (Long­ declared, "for Congress to talk beach. on the previous Saturday. event of an on-the-job injury. shore) Act, which would rise to about the principle of the Federal In the past two weeks, we had Under the agreement signed "In today's society, this is sim­ $35 a week under the proposed Government being the 'model em­ the Seatrain Ohio sign-on and five last November 25th in Moscow, ply not good enough. What's more, amendments: and it compares with ployer' on the one hand, if it ships are in-transit. Activity is on which went into effect on Janu­ these proposed improvements fall the present maximum of $70, ignores the opportunity to follow the slow bell, but the outlook is ary 1st, the Russians were per­ short of a comparable workmen's which would be increased to only that model with respect to other good, with a few ships scheduled mitted to enter U.S. territorial compensation program enacted by $105 a week under the pending workers whenever it can." to pay <rff. WASHINGTON—The scalane traffic in South Vietnam of supplies to Southeast Asia has been seriously impaired as a result of the Viet Cong's lunar new year offensive. In its aftermath, ships are being delayed for a week or longer, waiting for a berth. Sometimes cargo discharges are set back for as much as two weeks. Where assaults by the Cong have been heaviest—in Saigon, for example—curfews are now in effect. This compels long­ shoremen to work shorter hours to be home by the curfew. Immediately following the new year or TET offensive, the port of Saigon fell dormant. Work ceased there altogether, and at Da Nang and Qui Nhon it trailed off considerably. Contingent on the intensity of fighting in the area, the workday was curtailed to four hours or less. Now, the eight-hour day has resumed but night shifts, fraught with danger, no longer exist. Unloading must be curtailed and the longshoremen returned home as the curfew hour arrives. In Saigon, the cargo output goes from 200 to 700 tons daily, somewhat greater than the productivity rate last year when the congestion problem was eased. Ideally, discharges of 2,000 tons a day could be accomplished if other obstacles were overcome. Contributing to the situation are the brief workday and crowded pier conditions, stemming from the need to move more cargo by ship with many roadways near Saigon still in rubble. A number of U.S. flag-ships with commercial goods bound for Saigon have been permitted to unload in Hong Kong, where trans-shipment to Vietnam is carried out through use of smaller vessels. This method is used to minimize the tie-ups often facing larger ocean ships in Vietnam. Military spokesmen in Saigon are "optimistic" that the 1965-67 period when docks became choked with sea-traffic will not recur. Still, if the Communists inflict damage on the Newport area north of the port, supplies will again have to be channeled through the confined central port area. Sonet Violations of Rshing Treaty Confirmed by Hoase Committee The Pacific Coast MTD Urges Further Improvements in Longshoremen's Compensation Act / •. �Page Six From Feb. 22, 1968 to March 6, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH TOTAL REGISTERED The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic Coast Area The recent $300 million cut in the New York State Medicaid program seems incredible at a time when all guideposts point to soaring health costs in the nation. The cut in funds will deprive an estimated one million N.Y. state citizens from participation in the program. How the state legislature can justify such an inhuman action defies explanation, but ^ Puerto Rico once again points up the fact that Juan Sanchez has a good cook's many of our elected officials are job on the Puerto Rico. We've not looking out for the interests had plenty of cooks and bakers of the people, but are only inter­ ested in pleasing special interest jobs here, so Juan wasted no time groups; in this case, the medical latching onto one. Guillermo profession. As I have said be­ O'Neill, Osvaldo Rios and Fer­ fore, there is only one effective nando Munoz are still waiting for way to show your displeasure and a good job. that is at the ballot box. Jamie Pantoja is heading back to the West Coast on the Azalea Boston City while Jose Cortes is sailing After sailing FWT on the Seathe shuttle runs between San Juan train Louisiana, Ray Davis is and Jacksonville. ready for another good job. Ray has spent 20 years in the SIU. Elmer Grose is holding down the hall until a good job hits the boards. "Blackie" was BR on the Transerie last time out. Charles Bartlett caught up with the family after shipping on the Western Comet as AB. Charlie will be ready to ship again soon. Grose Dew Baltimore Philadelphia E. Costin of the steward de­ Paul Dew is looking for a deck partment, just piled-off the Trans-york. The trip to Vietnam was a department slot, preferably aboard a coast tanker. good one he told us. George Barnes said he had a Warren Lewis just completed a trip to Ceylon on the Whitehall. good trip on the Cape San Diego Warren is now looking for an in- and hopes his next ship is just as good. tercoastal trip. Dennis O'Connell is registered John Schwabland is FFD after hospital treatment. A 28-year and looking for a good AB's job. SIU man, John sails as VB and is His last ship was the Halaula Vic­ tory. ready for any trip. Congress Passes Legislation Barring Fixed Container Size WASHINGTON—Congress has passed legislation to forbid promotion by the government of any standard system of container sizes for ocean shipping and to prevent federal agencies from giving preferential treatment to carriers^ on the basis of container dimen­ pany—was strongly endorsed on sions—except where specifically the House floor by Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), required by military necessity. chairman of the House Merchant The bill was sent to the White Marine and Fisheries Committee, House for President Johnson's and Representative Thomas N. signature. Downing (D-Va.), a key member Passed in the House, by a voice of the committee. vote with only minor opposition, Sea-Land and Matson, both was a bill only slightly revising nonsubsidized companies who pio­ the one previously passed by the neered containership development Senate. The Senate accepted the in the United States, are now in House change without debate. the foreign trade. Both use con­ Modifies Ban tainer sizes which were originally The only important difference tailored for their respective do­ between the two bills was the ref­ mestic trades and are different erence to military necessity. Un­ from those later favored by U.S. der the original Senate version, subsidized operators and foreign no private group would have been carriers. These favored sizes, aUowed to act on behalf of the which the government has been government in an effort to estab­ seeking to make standard, are a lish container standards. Feeling fixed eight feet deep by eight feet this was too restrictive and might wide. Standard lengths would be deprive government of the use of restricted to 10, 20, 30 or 40 feet. experts in this field, the House Sea-Land uses boxes which meas­ modified the'ban to permit specifi­ ure 8 X 8'/2 X 30 feet long and cations—in military procurement Matson's are 8 x 8Vi x 24. only—if the Secretary of Defense •Arbitrary' Measure finds it necessary. Discussing the operations of The new containerization bill, the two unsubsidized companies. of particular concern to the SIU- Downing told the House to require contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc., adherence to a specific system in and the SIU Pacific District-con­ return for federal shipping help tracted Matson Navigation Com­ would be "arbitrary." March IS, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A Class B 5 2 54 44 20 4 16 5 7 16 15 9 8 4 26 16 53 39 24 27 8 13 30 57 17 14 280 250 Clasi1 A Class B Class C 3 0 2 33 38 12 4 16 8 3 7 9 13 10 6 8 11 10 0 0 1 26 24 2 43 28 0 22 17 7 9 7 11 31 16 24 12 7 5 78 215 192 ENIGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Boston 2 1 4 2 46 47 New York 11 36 66 13 Philadelphia 12 7 16 9 5 0 5 Baltimore 12 6 9 10 7 Norfolk 8 6 10 Jacksonville 4 12 10 7 0 0 1 Tampa 1 2 29 9 13 Mobile 18 18 4 34 29 48 New Orleans 29 13 18 29 Houston 21 22 4 8 9 Wilmington 9 6 21 10 18 38 27 San Francisco ... 9 8 13 15 13 Seattle 96 188 197 265 184 Totals r Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B 3 43 7 15 12 4 5 31 27 18 7 39 19 230 2 18 10 9 8 8 1 9 22 11 10 26 9 143 1 26 6 3 6 6 2 19 38 16 6 20 14 163 0 11 8 4 3 5 2 19 12 13 7 11 5 100 0 0 9 0 22 19 0 6 1 4 4 29 2 95 • I Class A QaasB 10 8 79 187 15 14 60 126 87 15 7 27 20 12 66 38 181 127 128 74 36 0 26 74 56 11 935 494 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A CSassB 2 7 117 127 19 14 77 71 16 10 2 3 3 10 48 35 98 133 55 91 14 2 40 11 27 32 569 495 n REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 5 2 151 40 8 17 54 74 13 19 3 5 9 2 62 23 192 90 77 61 19 1 52 13 11 7 813 687 •a • ' '• I - I » -v 'I YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying By Sidney Margolius ($190), and clothing and personal care ($82). The Cost of Auto Ownership The BLS estimate was based on buying a car o Your best buy in a used car typically is two years old and keeping it for four years. one that is two to three years old. The Bureau of Public Roads in its report, points out that depreciation is by far the o In the fifth year of a car's life, combined largest single cost of owning and operating a depreciation and repair expenses actually may car.- In most cases, the age of a car is more be larger than for a four-year-old car. important than its mileage in determining resale e But once you get by the critical fifth or trade-in value. year with its typically high repair and parts During the early years, depreciation cost replacement costs, you save relatively reason­ will range from 5.8 cents a mile the first year, able owner's costs. While repair costs typically to 2.8 the fourth. Then repair bills jump into rise to another high level in the seventh year, the lead. Among medium-cost repair and main­ by that time depreciation costs are very low. tenance expenses often necessary as a car This is one of the useful insights into car reaches middle age are starter and alternator ownership costs you can glean from a new overhaul, brake refining, universal joint replace­ study by E. M. Cope and L. L. Liston of the ment, etc. Major repairs include automatic U. S. Bureau of Public Roads. transmission overhaul and engine rebuilding. "Depreciation" is the loss in market value On the average, you also can expect to buy each year. Thus, a new car bought for $2,800 a little over one tire a year. has a loss in market value for the first year The bureau also has updated its estimates of $842. of the cost of operating this full-size $2,800 But your total ownership cost is depreciation four-door sedan. Average total ownership and plus repairs and maintenance. Thus, the new operating cost a year, assuming a ten-year $2,800 car, while it suffers depreciation of $842 average car fife and average driving of 10,000 has a typical cost for repairs and maintenance miles a year, is 11 cents a mile, or $1,100 a of only $58. Its total ownership cost is $900. year ($98 a month). Each year the depreciation is less, and the These average costs over the ten years are: repair bill higher. In the fourth year—normally Depreciation, 2.8 cents a mile; mainten|pce, a reasonable year judging from this study— accessories, parts and tires, 2.1; gas and oil depreciation is $280 and the repair bill $190. (excluding taxes), 1.7; state and federal gas, In the fifth year, typical repair costs finally excise and registration taxes, 1.2; garage exceed depreciation (normally, but not neces­ parking and tolls, 1.8, and insurance 1.4. The sarily in all cases). gasoline estimate is based on consumptiion of 14.3 miles to the gallon. The facts about car ownership are worth These estimates are lower than the 1967 your attention. Car expenses have become a AAA estimate of $1,360 a year or 13.6 cents major living expense. The Bureau of Labor a mile (up sharply from the 1965 estimate Statistics moderate budget for a family of four of 11.8). The AAA estimate, however, is based estimates transportation costs at $68 a month, on a car bought new and traded in after three largely for the family car. This is more than years. any other item except food ($181), housing • ! •Ji L'l ---I ( *>• I rl> 61 .. s • �March 15, 1968 > i- WASHINGTON—A compulsory poultry inspection bill similar to last year's Clean Meat Act will be reported out of the House Livestock and Grain Subcommittee, the subcommittee chairman, Representative Graham Purcell (D-Texas), has predicted. The subcommittee, within the House Agriculture Committee, is con­ sidering the Administration bill presented by Purcell, and other poultry inspection legislation that has been submitted. The Administration bill would give the states two years to comply with the standards of the 1957 Federal Poultry Inspection Act or face Federal intervention. A bill submitted by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Representa­ tive W. R. Poage (D-Texas) is much weaker, providing only for Federal financial and technical assistance to states choosing to implement poultry inspection programs. The dangers to health posed by unsanitary poultry treatment prac­ tices have been pointed out recently by author Ralph Nader and kveral members of Congress, and follow Congressional enactment of stricter standards for the meat industry. At the heart of both issues is the fact that Federal inspection can be applied only to poultry that is shipped over state lines (interstate), while poultry that is shipped intrastate is subject only to frequently lax state controls. Strong Law Needed Purcell, speaking of the back-and-forth dealings between the House and Senate during consideration of the meat bill, said "there's no use going over that road again," and implied that his bill might be strong enough to gain Senate acceptance, while a weaker House-proposed bill might be rejected by the Senate. One of the proposals being reviewed by the subcommittee would pro­ vide for a Federal-state inspection sticker that would allow poultry operators meeting state standards to ship interstate. "I'm opposed to that unfairness," Purcell declared. "If they want to go interstate they know what they can do. I don't want to be a party to letting people get a bargain at the expense of their competitors." Purcell was referring to the fact that interstate poultry shippers must meet U.S. inspection standards which, in most cases, are higher than the state standards. The Texas Congressman also called for a provision requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on the opera­ tion of the Federal-state cooperative inspection program. During subcommittee hearings, an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. George L. Mehren, reported that a January spot-check survey of retail markets in 16 states revealed that one in five chickens not Fed­ erally inspected was unfit for human consumption. He said that "Laboratory analyses conducted on both Federallyinspected and non-Federally-inspected products revealed a higher level of bacterial contamination on non-Federally-inspected products. . . ." This unhealthy condition, he explained, resulted from "gross lesions of disease" as well as "failure to remove infectious processes and con­ tamination of the body cavity with stomach contents or fecal material." He noted that Federal inspection covers only about 87 percent of the country's poultry supply. A series of articles on graft and corruption that resulted in the conviction of one county official and indictments against two others has won the Newspaper Guild's 1967 Heywood Broun Award for Robert Wyrick of Today, twoyear-old Gannett daily in Cocoa, Fla. Wyrick's entry was chosen by the judges over 93 others as best exemplifying "the crusading spirit and enterprise" of Broun, the columnist who helped found the Guild and served as its first president. Wyrick will receive $1,(X)0 and a citation. • f-t' LOG Page Seven Clean Poultry Act Urgent As Survey Reveals Disease - , SEAFARERS • • Three unions representing all performers in Canada's broadcast­ ing industry, some 20,000 work­ ers, have agreed to mutual cooper­ ation in this year negotiations with the Canadian Broadcasting Cor­ poration. One of the unions, the Musicians, is now negotiating with CBC and the other two. Federa­ tion des Auteurs et Artistes and Canadian Television Radio Art­ ists, will open talks in a few weeks. All three are affiliates of the Ca­ nadian Labour Congress and it has pledged full support for their effort to get a greater share of CBC's budget allocated to per­ formers' wages. The Railroad Signalmen asked the nation's railroads to open ne­ gotiations on contract improve­ ments including wage increases totaling 25 percent^ over a threeyear period; additional hikes for skilled workers, and a cost-ofliving escalator to protect the un­ ion's 11,500 members. President C. J. Chamberlain asked rail man­ agements to create a Joint Car­ riers' Conference Committee and start talks on wage improvements to take effect July 1, plus a cost-ofliving clause which starts on Oc­ tober 1, 1968. * * * Clothing Workers' plans to build middle-income cooperative housing in the Chicago area were reported to a two-day meeting of 200 leaders of housing coopera­ tives and government housing offi­ cials. Among sponsors of the Illi­ nois Housing Cooperative Institute was the United Dwellings Foun­ dation, established by ACWA to build cooperative housing here patterned after successful ACWA programs in New York. Murray H. Finley, manager of ACWA's Chicago board and head of the foundation, said it now has "com­ pleted paper work" on its first project here, Kenwood Park. A State Department spokesman recently informed the ranking Republican member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee that, although the Soviet Union's fast-growing merchant fleet is powerful enough to be used "unscrupulously" for political or economic motives, "this is a threat almost entirely to the Europeans rather than to us," and that the United States therefore has little to worry about. This statement, made in a letter to Rep­ resentative William S. Mailliard of Califor­ nia by Assistant Secretary of State for Eco­ nomic Affairs Anthony M. Solomon, is based —in the year 1968—on the theory of isola­ tionism. It seems incredible that the. State Depart­ ment is still clutching this outmoded and dangerous concept when it comes to the American merchant marine. Already, Russia is surpassing the U.S. as the fifth nation in the world in maritime tonnage and has increased its overall carry­ ing capacity by 350 percent in less than two decades. The average age of a Soviet merchant vessel has decreased from 22 to 14 years and more than half of Russian commercial ships today are five years old or newer. The country's five-year plan, end­ ing in 1970, calls for construction of an additional five million deadweight tons of shipping at the rate of a million tons an­ nually. Time and time again, the Soviet Union has stated that its national goal is one of world doihination. This need not be by military means but could very well come about through effective economic manipula­ tion. A huge merchant fleet, aimed at con­ trolling the world's sealanes, is an ideal ap­ proach to achieving domination of world trade and, through this, possible eventual domination of the world itself. By comparison, the American fleet now leads the world with the unenviable record of the most merchant marine tonnage scrapped and the present Administration budget calls for the construction of only ten new ships during fiscal 1969. Between the runaway-flag fleet—operated with the government's blessing by self-serv­ ing American shipowners who continue to sap the country's position on the seas for the sake of undercutting American wages and safety standards—and flat refusal of the Administration to back a maritime upgrad­ ing program at home, U.S.-flag shippers certainly will continue to lose cargoes which rightfully belong in American bottoms to ships of other nations. While most available U.S. ships maintain the defense lifeline to Vietnam, the long range commercial lifeline so vital to our economic health is steadily going to pot. The Moscow publication "Agitator" re­ ported not long ago that during 1965 Rus­ sian-flag ships called at some 800 foreign ports in 85 countries. With this as an example, how can our government be so blind as to assume that the Russians will not attempt to monopolize the carriage of oceanbome cargoes in Europe and else­ where? For decades, the Free West has struggled to build alliances between its member coun­ tries for economic, political and military strength. Have we in America been trying to build up bridges of friendship, backed by defense for survival, only to have our efforts gradually pulled apart from the outside because of neglect from within? Solomon's statements, in the face of the tremendous number of detailed arguments presented on behalf of a revitalized U.S. maritime industry, are an outrage. �Page Eight SEAFARERS Mar«h 15, 1968 LOG Congressman Urges Govt Subsidies To Boost Pubiie employees' Wages WASHINGTON—Citing the "growing crisis" in collective bargaining involving local, county and state employees, Representative Domlnick V. Daniels (D-N.J.) placed a major share of the blame on the "adamant take-k-or-leavei-it" attitude of "arrogant" public administrator. Speaking at a seminar spon­ sored by the 6.5-million-member vindictive sanctions against the public and press toward the pub­ workers' freedom of expressionAFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ even if that freedom of expression lic employee is "one gigantio partment, Daniels suggested the sometimes causes disruption of cliche," and declared that "these possibility of Congressional pas­ public services." attitudes have been frozen for sage of a "uniform code for the The Congressman shared the generations." handling of collective bargaining platform at the MTD-sponsored • Robert H. Hastings, execu­ relationships in the public sector." seminar with officials from key, tive assistant to the president of He also raised the prospect of AFL-CIO unions involved in the the State, County and Municipal federal mediation and arbitration struggle for bargaining rights for Employees, said his union favors machinery that would include fed­ hundreds of thousands of public binding arbitration as the final eral grants in cases where "simple step in handling grievances and employees. They included: justice dictated wage increases" • William D. Buck, president interpreting contract provisions, which were beyond local or state of the Fire Fighters, who said but Opposes "compulsory and government's ability to pay. firemen are "caught in a vise be­ binding arbitration as the end step Congressman Daniels conceded tween compulsion and our con­ to the collective bargaining proc­ his proposals for direct federal in­ science." He declared that firemen ess, itself." Hastings said that volvement would raise "old argu­ have voluntarily included a no- where compulsory arbitration is ments about encroachment by the strike prohibition in their charter, employed in contract negotiations, federal government." But, he but that public officials have "the decision of the arbitrator sel­ added, "we cannot afford the lux­ "taken advantage of our no-strike dom satisfies either party, and ex­ ury of allowing communities or pledge as a way of withholding perience shows that it makes fu­ states to function as small, isolated ture disputes all the more certain." equitable pay increases." baronies." • William H. Ryan, national • Charles Cogen, president of As for his suggestion for fed­ coordinator of the Government the American Federation of eral grants to make wage increases Employees Department of the In­ Teachers, forecast that strikes by possible, the New Jersey Congress­ ternational Association of Machin­ public employees eventually will man said: "Federal funds bolster ists, said that in the federal sector, communities, counties and states be "accepted and institutionalized, the late President Kennedy issued in a variety of other programs— just as they have been in the pri­ an Executive Order six years ago vate sectOT," adding that the al­ why not this way, too?" ternative would be "anarchy." spelling out government workers' Cites New Approaches Public employees, and particularly bargaining rights in order to "drag Daniels called for new ap­ 4eachers, "are determined to pro­ the management of the federal proaches to get the situation "off ceed with their right to strike, establishment into the 20th cen­ dead center," but warned the an­ regardless of the consequences," tury." In far too many cases, he said management still must be swer does not lie "in turning to Cogen asserted. "prodded and driven simply into • James Woodside, president restrictive legislation that cur­ living up to its obligations." tails, instead of expands, the rights of the Technical Engineers and • Henry T. Wilson, director of of employees ... or punitive leg­ moderator for the MTD seminar, islation which invdces harsh and charged that the attitude of the the Federal-Public Service Divi­ sion of the Laborers' International Union, was critical of the "con­ fusing nature" of laws covering public employees. Officials in Chesapeake, Va., he said contend state laws give public employees "the right to organize, but deny them the right of representation;" WASHINGTON—President Johnson has urged the Senate to while in San Antonio, Tex., city approve six amendments to the International Convention for the officials "deny our local checkoff, Safety of Life at Sea, which would require participating countries despite a state law that permits checkoff of union dues." to set higher safety standards f mending acceptance of the pro­ for the maintenance of their vessels. The amendments were posals, noted that "There were passed despite the opposition of a few countries which criticized new passenger ship fire safety several foreign nations. standards . . . essentially as too Adopted by the Assembly of severe in requiring the use of in­ the Intergovernmental Maritime combustible materials, but the Consultative Organization (IMCO) very great majority of members at its October 25, 1967 London supported the maximum use of meeting, the amendments have incombustibles, as reflected in the SAN FRANCISCO —A new been referred to the Senate For­ amendments and advocated by the system of sea lanes designed to re­ eign Relations Committee. United States." duce the danger of ship collisions The first amendment clears the Improved liferaft standards for on the approaches to San Fran­ way for experimentation with new tankers and other cargo ships, and cisco Bay was officially approved types of ocean-going craft, such the establishment of certain con­ last month, the Coast Guard has as hydrofoils or hovercraft, by ditions concerning VHF radio­ announced. Operation under the exempting them from certain telephone use, are set forth in the system will begin in June. Much like the divided highway Convention requirements. fifth and sixth amendments. commonly used for road traffic, The second amendment closes "All of these amendments were the sea lanes consist of one lane a loophole that had been allowing adopted by the IMCO Assembly ships undergoing modification to either unanimously or by over­ for outbound vessels and one for meet lower safety standards than whelming majorities," wrote Rusk; ships inbound to the port with a they met before modification. The "These amendments represent a buffer zone in between. Similar systems are already used new provision requires the modi­ significant improvement in ship in New York Harbor and the Del­ fied ships to adhere to pre-modifi- safety standards. For this reason, aware Bay in this country, and in cation standards, as well as to and in view of the fact that the the congested Strait of Dover off standards demanded of ships of most important amendments result England. the new design. from the initiative of the United In San Francisco, the system Amendments three and four States, I recommend . . . accept­ will include three dual-lane sea­ provide new fire safety construc­ ance by the United States." going highways. Fanning out tion standards for passenger ships The proposals will become op­ from the San Francisco Lightship, to be built in the future, and addi­ erative one year after they are just outside the entrance to the tional fire safety improvements accepted by two-thirds of the con­ bay at Golden Gate, they will ex­ for both passenger and cargo tracting governments, including tend—to the northwest, the south­ ships. two-thirds of the governments west and the south—^from the cir­ Secretary of State Dean Rusk, represented on the IMCO Mari­ cumference of a circle having a in a letter to the President recom­ time Safety Committee. radius of six miles. President Urges Senate Adopt Safety Convention Changes New Sea Lanes For SF. Harbor Wins Apiwoval Liberian Tanker Splits Near San Juan rJ I id Sunning yourself Is about all you can do now on some of the beaches at San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the man pictured above found out. Tides covered the beaches with oil, which is spreading in an ever-widening circle from the site where the Liberian tanker Ocean Eagle split recently and poured out its oil cargo. At left, tugs pull at bow. Stern is in back­ ground. The crew was unharmed. JI t The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Guff Area At a recent meeting, the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO called for new property tax laws that would exempt the first $20,000 of value on Louisiana homes hum being taxed. The current tax laws exempt the first $2,500 on each home. The AFL-CIO unanimously voted to urge the State Legislature to amend the existing property tax statutes. "The homeowners in New sails all deck ratings and will be Orleans are presently paying by ready for another trip soon. John Holiey had an AB's slot far the greatest percentage of property taxes in this state," the on the Fort Hosidns in the coast group reported. It is rumored, area. John lives in Mobile with the organization pointed out, that the wife and family and has been in the 1968 session an attempt with the SIU for 20 years. will be made to "shift an even Ervin Bradley is registered again greater percentage of the burden after a long trip as chief cook on to the homeowner." the Ctq>e Kildare. He had to signThe Greater New Orleans AFL- off overseas when the company CIO expressed the belief that "a decided to scrap the vessel. person's home is not revenueWaiter Whitten, Jr., last shipped producing property and should be on the Wingless "Victory as oiler. taxed at a lower percentage of A resident of Mobile, he has its value than revenue-producing shipped from the Gulf for 25 properties, such as apartments, years. business and industrial properties, Houston etc." The main topic around here is A copy of this resolution was ordered sent to the 13th annual politics, with 11 candidates en­ convention of the Louisiana AFL- tered in the Governor's race. John CIO, April 8 to 11, for concur­ Connally who's been consistently rence and support. Every effort anti-labor, has decided not to seek was urged to have the necessary re-election. legislation prepared and intro­ A good turnout is expected at duced to this effect in the 1968 the Jim Clark appreciation dinner, session, and to secure final passage sponsored by the West Gulf Ports and Governor's signature. Council of the Maritime Trades An incomplete report by the Department. Clark, a unionist all Army Corps of Engineers, shows the way, is running for his second Baton Rouge ranking seventh in term in the State Legislature. cargo tonnage among U.S. ports. One of the main speakers at They handled 34,105,315 tons of the dinner will be Congressman cargo in 1967, an increase of IVT. Bob Echardt, running for his sec­ million tons over 1966. Gulf ports ond term. He is a friend of orga­ rank high. New Orleans being sec­ nized labor in Harris County. ond on the list. A request has been made by the In addition, Houston- is third, Houston Ports Council and the Beaumont, eighth, Tampa, ninth Harris County Council AFL-CIO and Port Arthur tenth on the list. for the adoption of legislation Mobile that would increase the number After shipping out of Baltimore, of fire boats to protect this port. S. H. Fulford is back home and Shipping has been good in this will be shipping out shortly. He port during the last month. -J - - 1 4 - u n Ji >-1 �•- ^ . ii'y '4: ^ yt;!' •i^T". 1^:; . .f iu' J(rf-" TEXT OF K< m .i" ri., ill- ry, t 'K t i; V; O^''' f" • •" (•iniTUTim 1^ j/ M " For SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District \v. If J- f. *X -V. Snpplement SEAFARERS LOG March 15, 1968 L- �SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Two March 15, 1968 in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pur­ suant to any applicable agreements or understandings. Sectian 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. • <11 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 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 seamanship 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 guarded 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. 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 Ameriea—Atlantic, Gulf, 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. t I No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. II Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate him­ self for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this 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 Affiliation 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 sbaU 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 provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shaU 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, hy 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'tequirements duly promulgated pursuant hereto, no persons shall become a full book member unless and until lie 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. Sectian 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. Sectian 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. Sectian S. 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 heen 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 governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Sectian 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. Sectian 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. \ i 'Ci 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 Sectian 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, 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. Sectian 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 affil alion 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 therefw. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and shall be given to the member upon his presenting the aforesaid receipt. Sactian 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of ' r. �SEAFARERS LOG March 15, 1968 I VI 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. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of tvro 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 hook, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. Section 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. Section 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 Vil Systems of Organization It* '1 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. Section 3. 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 the name of the 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 Vili Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Part Agents and Patrolmen / - 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 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. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jabs -1. Section 1. 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 Soction 3. 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 shall 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 the 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 leans, Houston and Detroit may not be closed except by Con­ stitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of any Hadquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replace­ ment is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a hank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or delivered at the close of each day's voting, except that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrol­ man and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be desi^ated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member quali­ fied for the office or job under Article XH of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is other­ wise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and aU measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or specid meet­ ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 3. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In the event the President shall be unable to ca^ 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. 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 sub^mission 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 trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Supplement—Page Three Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that hody. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include the Islands in the Carib­ bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of aU the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly execute his responsibUities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 7. Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and inland Waters. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shaU be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of aU the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 8. Director of Organizing and Publications. The Director of Organizing and Publications shaU be ap­ pointed and may be removed at will by the Executive Board of the Union. He shall be responsible for and supervise aU pub­ lications and public relations of the Union and shaU serve as co-ordinator of all organizational activities of the Union. In addition, he shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the Executive Board. Section 9. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Representatives shaU perform any and all duties assigned them or delegated to them by the President, Executive Vice-President or the Executive Board. 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 (Zonstitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, 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. Section II. Patrolman. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section 13. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ dent in Charge of the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Directpr (or Section 4. Secretary-Treasurer. 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 officer) 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 President 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 which case the Executive Vice-President shaR 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 that 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 levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board m^oy Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policiM shall make himself and the records of his office available to and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically the Quarterly Financial Committee. �I Section 13. Delegate*. (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-Treasurer; 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 priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. (b) Each 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. (d) 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. (a) 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 any accused, 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. (c) 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 reeommendations. 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, shaU 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 Finaneid 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 until 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 shall they be paid for less than ei^t (8) hours per day. (d) Strike Committaa. 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 shall 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. -• March 15, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—^Page Four provided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the fore­ going, the Executive Board may act without holding 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 Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from oflBce for any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and Executive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majority 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 ofiSce of the President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapacitated for more than 30 days during the remainder of the term, the Executive Board shall elect a successor for the balance of the term from its own membership. 'i Article XI Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Otiier Elective Job Holders/ Union Employees/ and Others certificate, but 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 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Section 2. Credentials Committee. Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regu­ the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article lar meeting in August of the election year, at the port where XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. - headquarters is located. It shall consist of six full book mem­ bers in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those in­ elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ dicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long ments. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Exeuoffice or other elective job shall be determined from time to tive Vice President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the mem­ calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is lo­ bership. cated in order to elect a replacement. The Committe's results Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In for that purpose at that Port. such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board (b) After, its election, the Committee shall immediately go shall be followed. 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 Article XII each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "dis­ Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters qualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and applicant lias been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor Other Elective Jobs must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a can­ noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all didate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an un­ election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in licensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the On the last day of nominations, one member of the Commit­ Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment tee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ at the Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. tials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records closing day. can be used to determine eligibility; and (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the eommit(b) He has been a full book member in continuous good tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the ad­ standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He prior to his nomination; and shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ (c) He has at least four (4) months of sea time, in an un­ qualification by air mail, special delivery, registered, to the licensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or mailing address designed pursuant to Section Kb) of this Arti­ vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months cle. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an of employment with, or in any office or jot of, the Union, its sub­ appeal to the membership from the decision of the committee. sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting the time of nomination in the election year; and no later than the second meeting after the committee's election. (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery (e) He is not disqualified by law. of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written (f) He has at least one (1) year of seatime aboard an appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the commit­ American-flag merchant vessel or vessels in a rated unlicensed tee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, capacity other than an entry rating. to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth jobs not speeified in the preceding sections shall be full book in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first members of the Union. regular meeting after its election. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification (Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the standing. one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the quali­ Article XIII fications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively pre­ sume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections Elections for Officers, Headquarters for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XH. Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any fuU book 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 be 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 be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (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: "I 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 H or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a Section 3. Balloting Procedure*. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. "The ballots may contain general information and insiructive 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 be added. I^ere shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to bave the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed 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 direeion of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the pre­ ceding paragraph and shall be numbered consecutively, commeneing 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 SecretaryTMasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate rec­ ords of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having, been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers jf the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any descrepancy. Discrepancies shall be ' �y March 15, 1968 corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any * event, receipts shall he forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall he ' kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the elction. ' Iv This file shall at all times he available to any member asking for ' inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and > shall be secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distinguish­ ing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or mrmbe-s, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre ­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Com­ mittee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's book number shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall be 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 be 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 book. (e) Each Port Agent shall be 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. SEAFARERS LOG 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 purpo.se. 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, or sent hy 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 com­ pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving or provide meals in lieu of cash. Sapplemenl—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 summary of the dis­ position of the said protest. The committee shall take all rea­ sonable measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. (d) 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 of 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 lodging expenses occa­ sioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. All members of the committee shall also be paid at the prevailiing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. 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 to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attend­ ance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union 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 Section 4. Polls Committees. as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protests, (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this Article, the com­ and Special Votes. on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full mittee shall be reconstituted except that if any member thereof book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and not­ other duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or as soon as possible. _ withstanding the provisions of Article XXHI, Section 2, or any mail to headquarters thy certified or registered mail), all the (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up m suffi­ other provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall con­ unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated cient copies to comply with the following requirements: two stitute a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the copies shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent and held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice there­ port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting sched­ of required. It shall be the obligation of each member wish­ of each member of the Committee to make separate comments uled to take place subsequent to the close of the committee s ing to serve on a Polls Committee, or to observe the election under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take threof, to be present during this time period. It shall be the identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so place four days or less from the close of this committee's pro­ forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the ceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meet­ committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected dur­ purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that ing. Whichever meeting applies shall be designated, by date, ing the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to the Secretaryin the report and shall be referred to as the "Election Report all members of the committee, that all the stubs collected by the Treasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly Meeting." As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent committee are enclosed therewith subject to the right of each elected Polls Committee is functioning. shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a member of the committee to make separate comments under his (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all un­ conspicuous manner. This copy shall be kept posted^ for a signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall used ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those period of two months. At the Election Report Meeting, the not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or de­ records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up livery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5(c) of this and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the Article and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee roster, and then compare the serial number and amounts of (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascer­ Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution, tain whether the unused ballots, both serial numbers and address of headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include amount, represent the difference between what appears on the be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be the material specifically set forth in Section 5(a) (unused the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the drawn by the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, which ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee, which will membership, at the Election Report Meeting, may order a rereport shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls check and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all such Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may been issued by three or more members of the Union Tallying make what separate comments thereon he desires, provided they other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this mittee to execute those functions. are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be Section 5(f) the closing report shall be accepted as final. given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meet­ All certifications called for under this Article XIII sh^ be (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Section 5(f) must deemed made according to the best knowledge, and belief of ing. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secretarytake place and be completed within seven (7) days after the those required to make such certification. Treasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forth­ Election Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancies (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full with. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the SO acted upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by limits of the vote set by the membership, as aforesaid, the Port the Secretary-Treasurer. A majority vote of the membership ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Agents in each such port shall have the functions of the Tally­ shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon. Orleans, Houston, and Detroit. The election shall be held at the ing Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as that Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Con­ regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Ex­ Section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secre­ ecutive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special stitution, the Executive Board shall not make any determina­ tary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual tion in these matters. meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of balloting material immediately available to Port Agents, for the the last week of said month. No "Officer, Headquarters Repre­ (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box purpose of such special vote. Immediately after the close sentative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results of com­ except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, municate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The balots, stubs, as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to dis­ shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as pro­ roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote crepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has vided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties here­ shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer, all in the same reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered inbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means prac­ with. charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation ticable, but, in any case, so as to reach the Secretair-Treasurer (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results in time to enable him to prepare his report as required by this of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the Section 5(g). An accounting and certification, made by the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, Port Agent, similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with de­ proper registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shaU then keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and tailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each prepare a report containing a combined summary of the resmts, decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect shall be permitted access to the election records and files of all and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in iU clos­ ports, which they may reguire to be forwarded for inspection of assisting the Polls Committee, when caUed upon, in the ing report. The form of the letter's report shall be followed as preservation of order and decorum. at its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discre­ closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent to each port, (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the pancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy sh^ be treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, Meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to the following procedure shall be observed: of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numercial resulU accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tallying Committee s presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he ob­ pertinent details. closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modi­ The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and serves proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and fication. , , , , evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an place ail of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report thereon by illegal, denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests in­ which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Commit­ the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of valid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting tee shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of the said and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of the mem­ member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest envelope or envelopes, with their book numbers next to their bership at the regular meeting following the Election Report valid, the committee shall order a special vote, to be had no signatui^s. The committee shall also place the date and name Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union later than within the periodjof its proceedings, on such terms as of the Port on the Said envelopes, and shall certify, on the enve­ Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceed­ are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, lope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened ings correspondingly. shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and Section 6. Installation into office and the Job of Headquarters the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope or enve­ Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in lopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Com­ �'f^K^SS3BLgSC?fiC_r=J 1:^='- March 15, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Six •</ i (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 shall 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 thereof, 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. 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 ik 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 immedi^ ately 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 be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed name of his accusers, and lltiunilcu of Ul the IHC liuint; Ul Ilia anu who TTIIU shall Oiiaia receive a u 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 bqt may receive all relevant testi­ mony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, 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 shaU 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 meeting. 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. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In tliis event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsist­ ence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punish­ ment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found euilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all avail­ able documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument sub­ mitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the might the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recom­ mendations, the committee shall be governed by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own findings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment he recommended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Com­ mittee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding 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. Section 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 them in person. Soction 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 tbe 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. Saction 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. * ' II 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 the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or. recommeded, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privi­ leges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value in excess of $50.00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or other­ wise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary re­ placement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of bal­ lots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty' aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) 'Willful refusal to submit veidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for two(2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications re­ quired therefor; (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00; '.J! >' i ' \ >1 �March 15, 1968 (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-oils 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; •(f) 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 150.00 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. 7' SecHon 6. This Union, and its members, shall not he 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. fi'v 4 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 pubDsh 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. \^ '0 1> Article XVill i ^ < I 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 f." 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. ./• Sapplement—Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG 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, initiation 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 eivery 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 he 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 aU 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 hut 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 XIII, 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 Section 1. 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 tbe execution of tbe 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 S. 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 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 Fort 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) 'Krough Section 5, ex­ cept that, unless otherwise required by a i.:?iority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval i^ecpssary to put tbe referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (C) full book members, two fi^m each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Head­ quarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or it 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 Hearquarters Tallying Committee to 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. I 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. II 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. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes antl 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 amend­ ments 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. VIII 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—Allan- �SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Eight 1/ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Bo^d. 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 hoards, if any; and who shall have access to all hooks and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall he 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. March 15, 1968 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 a.ssets of this Union, which lien shall not he 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 of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to aflPdiation, 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. , •) i *k EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. • The right to vote. * • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. • That every official of the Union shall 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 members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. - • '7 '-'•1 A .i>| • 'll .V. r •,A \ •J'/ ,• I v . F. iS ^ ->,i �March 15, 1968 SEAFARERS Page' Seventeen LOG 'Their courage and deteritiination^ its thU AJISI Jones Harrington Meyers (A photooCSeafarer HieodoreO.Ztza-wasnotavailaMe.) Last February 26 Seafarers aboard the Anniston Victory (Waterman) won high praise from their cap­ tain and a commendation from the 405th Tactical Fighter Wing of the U.S. Air Force for the rescue of two fighter pilots who were forced to eject from their aircraft into storm-whipped seas in the Straits of Luzon. With the full cooperation of the entire crew, OS Theodore F. Zizer and ABs Morgan L. Jones and James B. Harrington risked their lives to effect the rescue as'the vessel's captain, Simon A. Motley, manuevered the Anniston Victory as close as possible in waves 30 feet high. Major Robert P. Bateman, pilot, and Captain Wil­ liam S. Paul, co-pilot of the illfated Phantom inter­ ceptor jet plane which took off from Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines that morning, wrote official reports of their rescue. Those reports, which graphi­ cally describe the heroism by Seafarers in the best tradition of the U.S. merchant marine, appear on this page exactly as the pilots submitted them when they reached Naha, Okinawa, the day after their ordeal at sea. The Anniston Victory's chief cook, Louis E. Meyers, who assisted in the rescue, brought the re­ ports with him when he was repatriated from Oki­ nawa to Seattle because of illness. 5 J - -f S (The account of Major Bateman's co-pilot. Captain William S. Paul, of the rescue operation follows:) After ejecting from our disabled aircraft at approximately 0800 hours, I found myself down in a very rough sea. I experienced no real diffi­ culty in getting rid of my parachute and climbing into my life raft. I began to transmit Mayday messages and activate the beeper on my survival radio. At about 1000 hours contact was estab­ lished with a KC-135, call sign "SAM12." He saw me visually and obtained a very precise fix on my position. He also located Maj. Bateman. When the rescue C-130s arrived on the scene, he guided them to the area where they also picked me up visually. The rescue C-130 took over rescue operations and advised me there were ships in the area and one of them would attempt the rescue. At ap­ proximately 1100 hours I sighted a large tanker type ship (Tokyo Maru) at about 1 or 2 miles away. A short time later I saw a smaller ship bearing down on my position. As the ship (Nissei Maru) passed by, I lit a flare. The Nissei Maru responded with a short blast of her whistle and some of the crew waved. The Nissei Maru then started a starboard turn and took up a position about Vz to 1 mile east of my position. I was then informed that the SS Anniston Victory was going to make the rescue. At approximately 1230 hours, I saw the An­ niston Victory steaming toward me. Due to the very high seas she didn't see me in time to stop so she swung around for another pass. This time there was a boom rigged with a man seated in a bosun's chair out over the side of the ship. The Anniston Victory, despite the heavy seas and high winds maneuvered in to about 50 yards and stopped. At this time the seas grew extremely rough. At the crest of one wave I could actually look down on the main deck. The forward main deck was awash with white water and a few times had green water break across the deck. Based on this observation, I estimate the waves to be between 20 and 30 feet high. The wind was also extremely high. White caps were everywhere with some waves spilling over like surf. I estimate the wind as about 25 to 30 knots. This attempt was aborted due to loss of maneuverability caused by the extremely low speed necessary to approach a man in the water. Another pass was made much like the above with similar results. The Anniston Victory then went southeasterly to pick up Maj. Bateman. At about 1330 hours, rescue informed me that a line had been passed over the stern and that they thought Maj. Bateman had secured himself to it and was being pulled aboard. I later found this was able Seaman Jones who had jumped over­ board and swam out towards Maj. Bateman only to find himself a few feet short of being able to reach him. At 1410 hours the C-130 told me Maj. Bate­ man was on board and was apparently "ok." A few minutes later I saw the Anniston Victory coming toward, me stem first. She backed right on up until she had her stem, starboard side, about 30 yards away from me and became dead in the water. Perfect position for the conditions at hand. I began to paddle towards the ship and several lines were heaved which I could not reach. As I came very close, I grabbed one of the lines being passed and held on for dear life. The crew was attempting to tow me along the side to amidships where there was a boarding ladder. However, I was so exhausted I could barely hold on to the rope while the waves rose and fell. Then ordi­ nary Seaman Zizer jumped in the water and as­ sisted me to amidships and helped me into the bosun's chair. He very nearly got badly burned while assisting me. A floating smoke marker which had burnt out and was now burning the wooden float drifted right by his head. His only concem at that time was to see me safely aboard . ship. I wish to highly commend the master and crew of the SS Anniston Victory and especially those seamen who placed their lives in peril to accom­ plish the rescue of Maj. Bateman and myself. Thanks a lot, 3 WiUiam S. Paul Captain, USAF (The following is the personal account by Air Force Major Robert P. Bateman of his rescue at sea by the crew of the Anniston Victory.) At approximately 0800 on 26 February 1968, I was forced to eject from my airplane over the Luzon Straits. My position was 56 nautical miles north of Laoag, 40 miles at sea. Winds at the surface were at near gale force, whipping the spray from the tops of the waves. The sea was rough with wave heights well over 20 feet and occasionally as high as 30 feet. By 0900 I was in my life raft after a prolonged struggle cutting myself free from the risers on my parachute. This struggle was all the more critical because one half of my life preserver was ruptured and would not inflate. Thoroughly fatigued, I was soon chilled not only by the water which kept breaking over my raft, but also by the wind and salt spray. At 1000 I observed a KC-135 circling the area. It was soon joined by two C-130s. These planes circled low over my position and dropped floating smoke flares. My radio did not work, but I guessed they were marking my position for other rescue craft. Just before noon, I saw a large ship less than half a mile away. I had not seen it approach due to the heavy seas. I set off a red smoke flare and the ship passed very close by. I was able to wave to some of the crewmen and they waved back. The ship, which appeared to be the Nissei Maru, a Japanese tanker, turned and stopped. I could tell the sea was too rough to launch a boat, and the ship was too far away for me to paddle to it. Then a larger Japanese tanker appeared to the west of me (the Tokyo Maru). It stopped about one mile downwind (west). I pulled in my sea anchor, hoping to drift toward the Tokyo Maru. At about 1230, the Anniston Victory appeared, coming directly between the two tankers. It ap­ peared to be headed directly towards me so I set off another of my smoke flares. It was quite close, and I tried to paddle to it. All I succeeded in doing was tiring myself. I saw people on deck gesturing for me to stop paddling, so I did. The Anniston Victory did a tight starboard turn, and made a second pass at me. This time I was on the port side as it came slowly toward me. There was a ladder hanging from the side of the ship with a man on the ladder ready to help. The ship was so close that the bow wave broke over me. I managed to stay in my raft, but the wave pushed me farther from the ship. In a heroic effort to secure a line to me. Seaman Mor­ gan L. Jones jumped into the sea and attempted to reach me. Despite full reverse propeller, the ship continued to move past me and Seaman Jones missed reaching me by only a few feet. When he reached the end of the line tied to him, he was dragged through the rough sea, coming off the top of fifteen and twenty foot waves and plunging down into the next swell. He was banged against the side of the ship and came very close to giving his life in this valiant attempt. As an indication of the size of the waves at this time, I saw one wave break green water over the deck cargo. Undaunted by the seemingly insurmountable difficulties. Captain Simon Motley again maneu­ vered his ship to a position about 200-300 yards away and stopped. As he performed a series of maneuvers to get closer to me, I began paddling toward the ship. The heavy seas, which prevented him from lowering a boat, also presented difficul­ ties in maneuvering. The high winds kept turning the ship, so that the only possible approach was a stem approach. This seriously overheated the engine. Nevertheless he continued taxing his ship to its utmost to effect the rescue. When I was about 50 yards from the ship. Sea­ man James B. Harrington jumped into the heavy sea with a line. He swam to me and then towed me to the side of the ship. I tried to grab the ladder, which alternated from fifteen feet above us in the troughs to about ten feet under the water at the crest. I was able to grab the ladder, but due partly to my weakened condition and partly to the 100 pounds of gear still attached to me, I was unable to hang on. I fell some ten feet back into the sea. Seaman Harrington grabbed me and pulled me to a bosun's chair. I managed to get into the chair and was pulled up to the deck, being buffetted against the side of the ship by the waves. Harrington remained in the water until I was safely aboard before allowing himself to be helped on board. By risking his own life, he completed the final link in the chain of events that rescued me from the sea. The actions of Captain Motley and his entire crew are in the flhcst traditions of merchant sea­ men the world around. Their courage and deter­ mination in the face of danger clearly sets them apart as men who responded to a call for help above and beyond the call of duty. Following my rescue. Captain Motley persisted in his efforts under the same harrowing conditions until Captain William S. Paul was also safely on board. Robert P. Bateman Major, USAF �Page Eighteen SEAFARERS Safety Board Probe of Lakes Sinking Cites Structural Weakness In Hull WASHINGTON—^The 1966 sinking of the Great Lakes ore carrier Daniel J. Morrell, with the loss of all but one of the 29 crewmembers aboard, was "probably" caused by the "failure of the main hull (structure) amidships, which caused the vessel to break in two and both sections to sink," the National Transporta­ partment and the SIU Great Lakes tion. Among these were measures tion Safety Board of the Depart­ District crewmembers questioned for improved emergency equip­ ment of Transportation said in the adequacy of Coast Guard in­ ment and procedures, possible hull its report on the tragedy released spection procedures for such compartmentation in new ships, last week. vessels. and loading "manuals" and im­ The 60-year-old Morrell— The MTD and SILf then tolc proved sea-weather information owned by the subsidiary Cambria a five-man Coast Guard Board ol' for Lake vessel masters. Added Steamship Company of Bethlehem Inquiry that investigations into to these was the safety board's Steel Corporation—went down sinkings such as that of the Mor­ own suggestion for emergency during a heavy storm in Lake rell, the Carl D. Bradley in 1958 lighting in the forward crew quar­ Huron on November 29, 1966. and the Cederville in 1965, too ters and lifecraft area of the To prevent similar incidents in often went no deeper than presen­ vessels. the future, the Safety Board rec­ tation by the companies of proof Chairman Joseph J. O'Connell, ommended structural strengthen­ that their vessels had "achieved Jr., and Francis H. McAdams and ing or curtailment of operations Coast Guard certification," but Oscar M. Laurel, members of the for similar bulk cargo vessels in "no one questions the adequacy board, said in an amplifying state­ comparable storm conditions on of the inspection. There are ment, that although the Morrell's the Great Lakes. ships operating on the Lakes that captain, could have estimated the should not be sailing because they sea conditions, he "could not have Cites RecommendaticHis The recommendations were are too old and have not really estimated the ability of the vessel contained in a letter to the Coast been adequately inspected for to meet them." The three urged fatigue," the SIU testified at the "special efforts ... to develop Guard which suggested: information better calculated to • That bulk cargo lake vessels Cleveland hearing. provide a master with data useful In its report last week, the over 400 feet long and built with and, in this case, vital to intelligent pre-1948 steel be strengthened safety board also emphasized the decisions." amidships or held- in port "during "prime importance" of a reliable specific days ... of the (late) fall position-reporting system for Severe Weather season" when weather and sea Great Lakes cargo ships and urged Both the Morrell and the Ed­ conditions "approach or exceed "voluntary compliance" in this ward Y. Townsend—a sister ship those encountered" by the Mor­ year's shipping season. Although which was some 20 miles away the Morrell's breakup prevented at the time of the sinking—^were rell. • That "a progressive struc­ any radio distress signal, the re­ sailing in ballast from Buffalo to tural renewal program on an indi­ port noted, the Coast Guard re­ Taconite, Minnesota, when the vidual ship basis" be implemented ceived no notification of possible Morrell went down. Waves of 25 on the basis of the Coast Guard's trouble until some 34 hours after feet and 65-mile winds were re­ special inspections of lake cargo the vessel had gone down—in ported by the Townsend at the vessels following the Morrell sink­ spite of company policy which time and the water temperature called for daily radio reports. ing. was 44 degrees. At the Coast Guard investiga­ The safety board also concurred The Townsend was later found tion into the sinking in 1966, the in recommendations made earlier to have developed a crack in its AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ by a Marine Board of Investiga- deck in the same area where the Morrell's structure failed, the re­ port noted, and recalled that the sinking of the Bradley—at the same time of the year, November 18, 1958—had been "attributed to an undetected structural weakness or defect." Commenting on the fact that WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall has been named only one crewmember survived co-chairman of the new Citizens' Don't Buy Scab Grapes Com­ the Morrell sinking, the board mittee, which has been formed to aid the efforts of the United cited the following factors: The ack of any distress signal; the Farm Workers Organizing Com7— mittee (AFL-CIO) in their strug.Community Ac- report to the Coast Guard of the tion, of the Archdiocese of New overdue vessel "a day and a half gle for fair wages and improved York; and Rabbi Joachim Prinz, after the sinking"; and the fact working conditions in the Cali­ Honorary President of the Amer­ that "lifesaving equipment . . . fornia vineyards. ican Jewish Congress. did not provide the weather pro­ Other labor, religious and civic Among the committee members tection necessary for survival leaders from around the nation are Gregory Bardacke, represent­ have also joined forces to form ing the American Trade Union under existing weather and sea conditions." the committee. Council for Histadrut; Faye Ben­ The purpose of the committee nett, Director of the National Ad­ will be to convince New Yorkers visory Committee on Foreign not to buy table grapes grown at Labor; Dr. John Bennett, Presi­ Giumarra Vineyards or at any of dent of Union Theological Sem­ 30 other California vineyards inary; Reverend John Gill, Chair­ UFWOC members are on strike man of the Protestant Clergy Com­ and scab labor has been employed. mittee for California Grape Boy­ PITTSBURGH—A compound The one exception to this boy­ cott; L. Joseph Overton, of the produced from ordinary pencilcott is the produce of DiGiorgio Retail Clerks; Jacob A. Potofsky, ead that may soon be converting Vineyards, which has already President of the Amalgamated saltwater into fresh drinking wa­ signed a contract with UFWOC. Clothing Workers; Harry Van ter is being developed here. The substance is graphitic ox­ Arsdale, President of the New Giumarra b Target ide, derived from a form of car­ York Central Labor Council. The efforts of the new commit­ Other members include Joe bon known as graphite which is tee will be aimed at New York, Walker, of Local 1199 of the the so-called "lead" in pencils and where 95 percent of Giumarra's Drug and Hospital Workers; is often used in lubricants. It is products are distributed. Giumarra Bayard Rustin, Executive Director brmed into a thin membrane that is the biggest of the scab-hiring of the A. Philip Randolph Insti­ acts as a fine filter, allowing pure California vineyards, covering tute; Sharon McGuire, represent­ water to pass through but restrictabout 15,000 acres of land, ap­ ing the Social Service Employees ng the flow of salt molecules. The proximately the size of Manhattan Union; Harry Gray of the United Westinghouse Corporation is the Island. Auto Workers; Regino Montes, developer of the process. In addition to Hall the commit­ Chairman of the Migrant Labor The process, known as reverse tee's co-chairmen include, A. Committee, National Association osmosis, involves applying pres­ Philip Randolph, president of the for Puerto Rican Civil Rights; sure to a solution of salty water, Sleeping Car Porters; religious and Emanuel Muravchik, Presi­ thereby squeezing only the fresh leader Father George B. Ford; dent of the Jewish Labor Com­ water through the membrane to a Monseigneur Robert Fox, Chair- mittee. collector. Don't Buy Scab Grapes Drive Names Hall as Co-Chairman -•<£ Water Desalter In Pencil 'Lead' rrliVi-' Mareh 15, 1968 LOG FIT-OUT AT THE SIU CLINIC Great Lakes Seafarers are taking full advantage of the new SW clinic facilities in Chicago. The clinic offers complete physical checkups for members and their dependents. / .^i r. |f|Sreat Lakes Seafarer Donald Wilkowski takes blodcf^I latest. Brother Wilkowski sails in deck department on iptanker Detroit. He joined the SIU in Port of Frankfort. > • I' Waiting for his physical examination is Konrad Knutsen. Knutsen sails with the IBU. Richard Davis has blood pres^ ^*' sure taken by Registered Nurse • White. Davis sails in deck dept. Verner W. Koski has blood test administered by Nurse ' Priester. Brother Koski is a FOWT and last shipped ;"^1;, on tanker Detroit, due to be scrapped next July; �March 15, 1968 K la Raps Profits Of Drug Firms Maritime Program Same Old Line To the Editor: And we wonder why medical costs are skyrocketing! It's real­ ly not so hard to see that drug firms, like any other business, are out to make dough. Their ethics have sunk to the point where they no longer care that medicine may be a source of life for many, many people who can barely afford to keep up with these expenses. These outfits saw only the greenbacks in their pills, not the health-giving gifts they could give to people at low­ er prices. It's about time that the Feder­ al Government, maybe through the FDA, forced drug com­ panies to sell high-quality pro­ ducts at prices within the aver­ age consumer's reach. People shouldn't have to pay an exor­ bitant price for a drug just be­ cause it has a fancy name. All they want is the right medicine at a reasonable cost. Is that asking too much? Walter Matthewson To the Editor: "Oh, to down to the seas again" is the opening line of a famous poem; it seems to have been changed by the present Administration to be "Oh, to drown in the seas again. . . ." The comparison is clear when we take a look at the Adminis­ tration's new md^itime budget of only $163-million, calling for only 10 new ships in fiscal 1969, and continu^ reliance on foreign-flag and obsolete U.S. vessels. In the meantime, for the So­ viet and runaway Liberian, Panamanian, and Honduras fleets, "every fleet's coming up roses"—except ours. Ralph Oesgher Thanks Union For TV Gift il • To The Editor: May I, on behalf of the patients and myself, extend to you and the members of the Seafarers International Union our sincere thanks and appreci­ ation for your generous gift of a color television set to our TB ward. We are extremely interested in providing our long term patients with recreation and entertainment which will help to make their hospital stay and convalescence as pleasant as possible. Since television pro­ vides one of the chief sources of entertainment for hospital patients, may I assure you that your gift will bring immeasur­ able hours of pleasure to our TB patients. Once again, many thanks for your continued interest in this hospital and our patients. Sincerely, Nicholas J. Galluzzi, M.D. Director, USPHS Hospital Staten Island, N. Y. ^ Far Below Living Wage ie 't To the Editor: The February 16 issue of the LOG, in reporting on the UFWOC court battle, told that nine California farm workers had recently won back their jobs at the Martin Produce Company in Salinas, where they will get a guaranteed annual minimum wage of $4,500. The fact that they were reinstated is a welcome development, but the scant wages they were promised is appalling. How well can any family today live on $4,500 for a full year? Clearly, farm workers are amongst the most economicallydiscriminated - against. UFWOC's efforts to get them the decent wages and working conditions they need is to be commended. Will Tatsall Page Nineteen SEAFARERS LOG 4. Cites Impact Of U.S. Fleet To the Editon Representative William St. Onge of Connecticut recently brought out some important points concerning the employ­ ment of our merchant marine which show the continuing need for it to be modernized and strengthened. Right now, he said, Amer­ ica consumes about half of the world raw material production, much of which is imported by ships. He gave the percentages of these imports as follows: Tin, 100 percent; Nickel, 89; bauxite and aluminum, 84; newsprint, 73; zinc, 55; copper, 34; rubber, almost 100. He noted that in 1961 there were 104,000 people working in this nation's maritime industry, and that their wages totalled about $631-million. With evidence like this—not to mention America's military needs which greatly rely on ships to carry men and supplies —it should be clear that a strong maritime fleet of Amer­ ican-owned, American-flag, American-manned ships built in American shipyards could be a booster for this nation's econ­ omy and well-being. If our maritime fleet were really up to par, it would be like a shot of adrenalin, pumping vitality in our financial system so that other restrictions, such as travel taxes, would be unnecessary. Danny Wisener 4^ Fleets Condition Cause for Shame To the Editon I have just returned from a trip overseas. I am not a sea­ man and went as a tourist. In each country that I travelled, it was quite obvious that they took great pride in their ships and their seamen. Almost every country had many ships that looked sleek and new. There is quite a contrast be­ tween the ships of these coun­ tries and those of the United States. All of the U.S. ships look worn with time. It would appear that this country does not care very much about its fleet. I think that this is unfortunate, as I personally would be ashamed to show a visitor to this country the poor condition of many of our ships. Louis Byrnes Torpedoed Seafarers Rerall Years In German Comentration Camp Sailing on two ships that were torpedoed, spending 41 days on a lifeboat and two years in a German prison camp, were harrowing experiences in the seagoing career of Rufus Stough, Sr., who retired on an SIU pension in 1958. Brother Stough recalled that he was chief cook on the Jona­ than Sturges while the ship was part of a North Atlantic convoy, when, on February 23, 1943, a torpedo fired from a German sub­ marine struck the vessel in the number two hold. Seconds later, another torpedo hit the ship in the fireroom, forward of the boilers. Brother Stough remembers that it was 10:17 p.m., and that he was on duty in the galley at that time. As the ship started to go down Brother Stough and his shipmates scrambled for the life­ boats and he found himself in a boat with fellow Seafarers Ralph Piehet of the deck department, oilers Joe Garrido and Bill Wea­ ver, two navy gunners and AB J. Clarence Mishler, who died before the men were picked up by the Germans. Stough recalled that the GerSeafarers Ralph Piehet, William Weaver and Rufus Stough (left to right) could still manage to smile in spite of their internment in German prison camp. Photo Was taken by a fellow prisoner in 1944. The three men were captured by German submarine after their vessel, the Jonathan Sturges, was sunk while on North Atlantic Convoy duty. Piehet man subs were picking off one or two ships every night and the Jonathan Sturges was one of 18 or 20 vessels and in that one con­ voy. Stough told the LOG that the Sturges had been trailed by a German sub for three days be­ fore being hit. Only 12 Survivors Brother Piehet recalled that the Sturges had lost two rafts and some lifeboats during a gale. "We had 32 Navy gunners on board, and there were only about 12 survivors among all the officers, crew and navy men," he recalled. While the men were in the raft, they existed mainly on seabiscuits and rations. Food was scarce and they "almost starved" recalled Piehet. A few efforts were made to kill seagulls for food. "We threw rocks at them, but couldn't get any," explained Brother Piehet, adding that the men were unable to catch fish to supplement their food supply. Seafarer Piehet recalled that rough weather compounded their problems. "Our raft was flooded by storms and we had good weather only near the end," he said. The men were down to a two-day supply of food, when on April 5, a German submarine spotted them. "We were some 600 miles off France when the Germans saw us," said Brother Piehet. The sub surfaced, approached the lifeboat and the commander, speaking English, ordered the six men aboard. Brother Mishler died a day before they were picked-up by the German sub. The men were beginning to dispair of ever being rescued, ex­ plained Piehet. The Germans "treated us alright, giving us food, soup and a hot bath." The men, hungry and near death, "really went wild when we saw the food." | During the seven days on the sub, Piehet said that the men "slept in the torpedo room." The Germans were headed for the large Nazi sub base at Brest, France. Brother Piehet said that as the sub was on a mission, the Sea­ farers could observe the gun crews "loading torpedoes. They put blindfolds on us, but we kept pulling them down." They had some close calls while the sub dodged allied warships and planes. Depth charges were dropped and "we could feel the concus­ sion," Piehet recalled. The men began to wonder if ironically, they might die in an enemy ship, sunk by their own ships or planes. After the sub reached France, the men were transferred to La Havre, where they remained two weeks. "We went to Geneva, Switzerland, then to a camp about 18 miles from Bremen, Germany," Piehet said. "The treatment wasn't too bad, many of the guards were older men, some World War I vets and did not have a Gestapo or Hitler Youth Corps mentality. The doctors treated us alright and the Red Cross sent packages." Union Sends Cigarettes In addition, Stough recalled, "the union sent a shipment of 13,000 cigarettes." Food, however, was limited. Brother Stough recalls how he carried his union button through the whole ordeal and, when finally repatriated, proudly displayed it as the only union button that sur­ vived the nearly two years in the camp. "The worst part was the inter­ rogation camp," Brother Piehet explained. The Germans would take the men there for questioning. They wanted to know what type of ships we had, about the guns, if we had torpedo nets on board. We were asked to draw diagrams and they gave us a pad and pencil for that purpose." - The seamen were questioned "one at a time," the German's "tempting them with food." They displayed sandwiches and told the men they could eat when they supplied the required information. "They also offered us cigarettes. That didn't bother us, but the food did," Piehet recalled. The camp Piehet and Stough were in was for civilian in­ ternees" and had some 5,000 prisoners, many of whom were in the merchant marine of several allied nations. Toward the end of the war in Euroi», the Red Cross arranged for prisoner exchanges on a two Germans for one Ameri­ can basis. Heavy Bombing Piehet and Stough were taken to Geneva to wait for their turn in the exchanges. During the train trip, there was heavy allied bomb­ ing and "the train was derailed twice," Piehet recalled. From Geneva, the men went to France, by that time in the hapds of allied troops, where they boarded the Swedish line vessel Gripsholm on February 24. Two years and one day after the Jona­ than Sturges sank, Piehet, Stough and Bill Weaver arrived in New York where a number of SIU officials were on hand to greet them. Starting his SIU career in 1939, Stough shipped as cook and stew­ ard. The native Alabamian joined the Union in New Orleans. He spent six years, 1912 to 1918, as an ambulance driver during World War I. His last ship was the Del Aires. He and his wife, Emily, were married in Alabama. Their son, Rufus, Jr. has sailed for the SIU for 22 years. Known to his friends as "Big Eddie," he is stew­ ard on the Del Sol. Brother Piehet, who joined the SIU in New Orleans, has been with the Union since 1941. He lives in New Orleans with his wife, Clara. �Page Twenty SEAFARERS March 15, 1968 LOG SIU Lifeboat Class No. 195 Weighs Anchor :ir ...i ! Seafarer Bill "Flattop" Koflowitch, recently arrived in New York afS||^ long^trip to Vietnam aboard the Seatrain Georgia. Flattop paid a visit to the LOG office, he said that any Sea­ farer in Manila looking for a good place to eat, enjoy a movie or a relaxing swim, should try the International Seaman's Club. K. Hayes, treasurer on the "You can really enjoy yourself writes. The steward department received a vote of thanks for a Venore (Venore Transportation) there," he said. job well done. writes that money The ship spent in the ship's fund ten days in Sai­ will be used to Everything is going well and gon, meeting secbuy newspapers there are no beefs, writes Len retary W. W. in port "for the Bartlett, ship's Hunter, wrote. benefit of the delegate on the Meeting Chair-^ crew." Most of Wild Ranger (Wa­ man M. H. Jones the jobs on the terman). Meet­ reported that repair list have ing secretary A. Koflowitch everything went been taken care H. Reasko report­ Meloy smoothly with no of, D. S y k e s, ed that Brother beefs. Bartlett received meeting chairman, reports. R. G. a vote of thanks Meloy, ship's delegate, wrote that "Everything is running smooth­ for his fine work books will be placed in the ship's Reasko ly and there are no major beefs," as delegate. Some library whenever needed. At the John Games, repair work will be done when the end of the trip, books will be ship's delegate on vessel reaches port, according to turned over to the steward so they the Madaket (Wa­ Reasko. The men were thanked can be packed and stored for the terman), reported by the steward for "a swell trip," next crew. The ship will pay off ) to the LOG. Berry Reasko wrote. in Baltimore. Tippins, meeting secretary, report­ BATTLE CREEK (Northeast Shipping), WINGLESS VICTORY (Shipping En18—Chairman R. E. Weaver; terprise), March 3—Chairman Lawrence ed that Games February Secretary, M. A. Poole. Ship's delegate A. Banks; Secretary, Aiphonse Michelet. was re-elected to reported that everything is running No beefs were reported by department smoothly with no be^s. delegates. Brother Frank E. Parson was serve as ship's del­ Games elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote egate and treas­ of thanks was extended to the steward CANTON VICTORY (Columbia) No urer. Games reported there is $37 date—Chairman, Arthur E. Heinz; Sec­ department for a job well done. Jesse J. Greer, Jr. Some disputed in the ship's fund. Glarence retary, OT in each department, otherwise it was Houchins, meeting chairman, a good "trip. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land), Feb­ ruary 4—Chairman, Joseph Crowley ; writes that department delegates Secretary, J. N. Atchinson. No beefs and NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Victory have no beefs or disputed over­ Carriers), no disputed OT reported. February 23-Chairman, Warren Schenals; Secretary, C. Oliver. Depart­ time to report. ment delegates reported that everything is running smoothly. Wilfred Shea was elected ship's delegate on the Andrew Jackson (Waterman), ac­ cording to meet­ ing chairman Troy Sav^e. One of his first duties will be to take charge of han­ dling ship's mail. Savage writes. Robert Gregcny, Schultz Jr., was named treasurer. He told his fellow ship­ mates that they have $20 in the kitty. Walter Schultz, meeting secretary, reports that there are no beefs or disputed overtime. <1> Meeting chairman E. D. Jones reports that Frank Smith was elected ship's delegate on the Yorkmar (Galmar). Department delegates are James Gorder, deck, John O'Toole, engine and Oliver Lewis, steward. Sid Gar­ Garner ner, meeting sec­ retary, wrote that there are no beefs and some disputed overtime in the deck department. Seafarers are receiving their mail and LOGS regularly, Garner reported. Lawrence Banks, meeting chair­ man on the Wingless Victory (Shipping Enterrise), reports that the crew is work­ ing on some re­ pairs. Department delegates stated that they have no beefs or disputed overtime to re­ port. Aiphonse Banks Michelet, meeting secretary, reports that the new ship's delegate is Frank Farstms. A new water cooler is being in­ stalled aboard ship, Michelet DIGEST of SIU MEETENGli MADAKET (Waterman), March 3— Chairman, Clarence H, Houchins; Sec­ retary, Berry B. Tippins. $37.00 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported that every­ thing in running smoothly with no major beefs. Brother John T. Carnes was re­ elected to serve as ship's delegate and treasurer. Motion was made the mem­ bers with 20 years in the Union and IB years sea-time be eligible for retirement. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), December 17—Chairman, J. McLaren; SMretary, J. Boldiszar. $1.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother B. Boldiszar was elected to serve as ship's delegate. YORKMAR (Calmar), March 3—Chair­ man, E. D. Jones; Secretary, Sidney A. Garner. Brother Frank L. Smith was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. AMICUS (Amicus Carriers), February 11—Chairman, Jim Tanner; Secretary, Don Mason. $13.00 in ship's fund. One man short in steward department. Baker and steward are doing chief cook's work due to shortage. THETIS (Bye Marine), February 18— Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, J. C. Walters. Ship's delegate reported that all beefs were settled in Sasebo. The captain went out of his way to give all draws possible. $19.79 in ship's fimd. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. ROBIN GRAY (Moore McCormack), February 18—Chairman, William Wiemers; Secretary, John R. Marshall. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Morty Kerngood was elected to serve as, new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Keeping Up With The LOG Relaxing in the messroom with a copy of the LOG, John Japper is waiting for payoff after a goo(J trip on the Isthmian ship, Steel Age. An AB, Brother Japper joined the Union in New York in 1962. -A/ These men have received a lifeboat ticket from the Coast Guard • after attending the SIU lifeboat school at Mill Basin, Brooklyn. * In the front row, left to right: B. Toth, W. Waites,' D. Tuttle, » J. Espinet. In the back row: instructor P. McGaharn, A. Dot- " terer, R. Taylor, P. Bentz, C. Dubbs, B. Taylor, and instructor C. Belanger. The 195th lifeboat class graduated on February 20. FINAL DEPARTURES Raymond Ennis, 46: A coronary Walter Vemago, 45: Brother caus^ the death of Brother Ennis Vernago died in Veteran's Ad-. on January 24, at ministration Hos- • Beebe Hospital, pital, Baltimore, ' Lewes, Delaware. on November 18. A native of ShoHe joined the SIU ' well, Md., he in the port of lived in Philadel­ Baltimore. Born phia. He sailed in Baltimore, he with the SIU In­ was a resident of land Boatmen's that city. Brother Union in the deck Vernago was em- < department and was employed by ployed by Automotive Sales and Interstate Oil Transport Go. Service Co. He served in the Brother Ennis joined the union Army during World War II.. A . in the port of Philadelphia. He is widower, he is survived by his survived by his wife, Hilda. The sons, Michael and Don. Burial " burial was in Dagsboro Memorial was in Moreland Memorial Gem- > etery, Baltimore. Gemetery, Dagsboro, Delaware. Samuel Ginsberg, 68: A heart attack claimed the life of Sea­ farer Ginsberg, November 27, at Pennsylvania Hospital, Phila­ delphia, Pa. He was born in Pottsville. Pa., and lived in Philadel­ phia. He joined the union in the port of Seattle and shipped in the steward department. Brother Ginsberg last sailed on the Gommander. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Shirley Rosen of Phil­ adelphia. The burial was in Montifiore Gemetery, Fox Ghase, Pa. Robert Mooney, 57: Brother Mooney, died on February 4 at the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N. Y. He was born in Ire­ land and made his home in the Bronx, N. Y. Brother Mooney joined the union" in the port of •rA. New York and held a deckhand's rating. He was last employed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Surviving is his wife, Irene. The burial was in St. Raymonds Gemetery, the Bronx. Isadora Levy, 53: Brother Levy died on December 18 at the USPHS Hospital in Galveston, Tex­ as. Death was caused by inju­ ries sustained in a fire. A member of the deck de­ partment, Broth­ er Levy sailed with the SIU for 25 years. His last ship was the Madaket. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Houston, Texas and New York Gity. He joined tile Union in New York. From 1944 to 1946, he served in the Navy. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Freda Landi of Brooklyn. Burial was in New Montfiore Gemetery, Long Is­ land, N. Y. Epbraim Jones, 68: Brother . Jones died on February 14, at his home in Ocala, Fla. He was on ^ SIU pension at the time of death. Brother Jones » was employed . for over 30 years by the Pennsyl- ' vania Railroad and held the rat-"', ing of deckhand. A native of Sut- ^ ton, West Virginia, he lived in New York before his retirement. Brother Jones joined the union in the port of New York. He was ' a member of the Navy during 1918-19. His wife, Anna, sur-^ | vives. The body was cremated^ in Roberts Grematorium, Ocala, ., Florida. <1> �March 15, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty-one Retired Seafarer and His Craft Eight Additional Seafarers Added To Growing SlU Pension Roster Rosado Carl Martenson displayed in the New York hall recently one of the numeious models he has built through the years. This model depicts three of the yachts which have raced in the America's cup races Lee Rentz, born November 30 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob ert T. Rentz, Baltimore, Md. Ann Bird, born January 29 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Bird, Chicago, 111. <|> Christopher Bryan Middleton born September 23, 1967, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Harold N. Middleton, Satsuma, Ala. Margaret Ball, born January 23 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Woodrow Ball, Norfolk, Va. John HollandOpened New En Anna Marie Daniels, born Jan­ uary 22, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edgar D. Daniels, New Or­ leans, La. (Continued from page 23) Richard H. Goetze, Jr., born June 10, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard H. Goetze, Astoria, N.Y. in November 1899, and declared, . "If the Spaniards had had two submarines at Manila I would never have dared to risk a battle with them," that the Navy woke up and bought Holland's "The Holland." At last the Government took notice of the potentials offered by submarine development. Holland was able to sign a $10,000-a-year contract in April 1900 to serve as a consulting engineer for his com­ pany to fill Government orders. Later that year, naval architect Mason S. Chase invited Holland to work on construction of subma­ rines, for the Japanese shipbuild­ er, Count Kapario Matsukato, for use in the Russo-Japanese War. Holland accepted. The craft were highly effective. Press reports of May, 1905, told of a fierce battle in the Sea of Japan, in which Russian destroy­ ers were defeated by Japanese submarines. This was the first real trial of the submarine in wartime. Not long afterwards, Holland married and retired from subma­ rine building. He died on August 12, 1914, less than one year be­ fore a German submarine sank the Lusitania and the U.S. became involved in World War I. Holland's experiments have since led to modem nuclear sub­ marines carrying Polaris missiles designed to deter attack on this country, as well as to submersibles designed to seek out the ocean's vast storehouse of secrets which may brihg about a better world. "The Father of the Submarine" pulled back the waves and opened up a new era to mankind. Colon Merkersmi Long Rizzuto Willoughby The names of eight Seafarers have been added to the SIU pension roster after a full career at sea. The newcomers to the SIU pension ranks include: Sam Merkersen, Preston Long, Daniel Sommer, Enoch Gaylor, Jennie Rizzuto, Ira Willoughby, Enrique Rosado and Julio Colon. Sam Merkerson is a native ^ „ ; lives in that city. Her last vessel His last vessel was the Kyska. of Georgia and now lives in the Enoch Gaylor sailed in the deck was the Del Mar and she sailed Bronx, N. Y. He sailed as chief department as an AB. Born in as a stewardess. cook and baker. Brother Merk­ Ira Willoughby joined the Un­ erson joined the Union in New ion in 1942 in Baltimore. A night York and last sailed on the Long cook and baker, he last shipped Lines. on the Chilore. Bom in Maryland, Preston Long joined the SIU in he is a resident of Baltimore. the port of Philadelphia. He was Enrique Rosado sailed as chief employed by the P. F. Martin Co. steward. He was born in Puerto Born in Delaware, he lives in Up­ Rico and makes his home in Bayper parby. Pa., with his wife, amon, P. R., with his wife, Aida. Mildred. He sailed as a cook. Gaylor Sommer He joined the Union in the port Daniel Sommer joined the SIU of New York. in the port of Mobile. A Union Georgia, he now lives in PeppeJulio Colon had a cook's rating member for 29 years, he sailed as rill, Alabama. His last ship was and joined the SIU in the port of the Del Sud. He joined the Union AB and bosun. A native of Ala­ New York in 1942. Born in Puer­ in 1938 in the port of New York. bama, he now resides in Mobile. Jennie Rizzuto joined the Un­ to Rico, he lives in Rio Piedras, ion in New Orleans in 1947. She P. R. His last ship was the De­ was born in New Orleans and troit. Gilbert McDonald Your mother would like to hear from you as quickly as possible. Contact her at 2919 Tenth Ave­ nue, Arcadia, Calif. 91006. Seafarers Aid Ship-to-Air Transfer of III Shipmate • Fast work on the part of Seafarers aboard the Globe Explorer (Maritime Overseas) aided in saving the life of fellow Seafarer John McCann. Crewmembers aboard the ship helped transfer Leo Travis King, born January Brother McCann from the vessel ^ . 7~Z A Ralph R. Brown looked to be in a bad way and we 4, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leo to a helicopter, some 300 miles carried him up two decks to the Please contact your daughter, King, Vacherie, La. ship's hospital. Captain Meyers Mrs. Ramon Billhimer, at 9300 off the shore of Bermuda. Seafarer Frank Radzvila, who ordered the ship turned around Piney Branch Road, Forest Park ^ Apartments, Silver Spring, Md. sails in the steward department, and we headed back toward Ber­ Amy StiUer, born January 29, 20903. She is anxious to hear described the incident. It was muda," explained Radzvila. 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. James from you. morning, he said, and Brother Brother McCann was provided R. Stiller, Mobile, Ala. McCann, who sailed as FWT, with the best medical attention came into the crew mess for a available on board, but it was ob­ At' cup of coffee. vious he would need a doctor. Charles W. Truensid "While he was Because of sea conditions, it was Crisfina Rial, born February 4j Your mother, Mrs. Nellie pouring the cof­ decided against removing him by 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Man­ White, would like you to write fee," Brother boat, so a radio call was sent to uel Rial, Brooklyn, N.Y. her at Nine Lawrence Street, Radzvila stated, the Coast Guard in Bermuda. Lyman, South Carolina 29365, as "he suddenly fell They promptly dispatched a heli­ ^ soon as you can. to the floor in copter to the Globe Explorer. Doris Grace Tukey, born De­ front of the coffee "The helicopter hovered over cember 6, 1967, to Seafarer and stand." the ship and the doctor was William Stark Mrs. Norman S. Tukey, Jr., One of the lowered aboard the ship by rope McCann Brooklyn, N.Y. Please contact P. McGeoghecrewmen present ladder," said Radzvila. gan, R. D. 2, Sussex, N. J., as ran for the Chief Mate, who on Hoisted Aboard soon as you possibly can. arrival, felt McCann's pulse. "He It was decided to take McCann Anthony De Filippo, born Jan­ to the hospital in Bermuda; he uary 8, 1968, to Seafarer and Editor, • was placed in a stretcher and Mrs. Dominick De Filippo, MidSEAFARERS LOG, • hoisted by straps aboard the cop­ dletown, N. Y. 675 Fourth Ave., S ter. "He had a difficult time, but Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 • made it OK," Radzvila reported. The copter had a three-man Lisa Spangler, born February 2, crew, with two men hoisting the I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my • 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thom­ name on your mailing list. (Print Information) ! stretcher plus the pilot at the con­ as D. Spangler, Baltimore, Md. trols. Fortunately, it turned out that NAME Brother McCann did not have a —— heart attack after all. James Day, born November 14, STREET ADDRESS The crew of the Globe Explorer 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pat­ sent Captain Meyers a note of ap­ rick W. Day, Superior, Wise. CITY STATE. ZIP. preciation which stated: "Wishing you the very best for taking care TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubtcribar and have a change of one of the crew. ... It is some­ of addraaa, pleaae give your fomiar addret* below: Stana Catherine Monte^ born thing we will always remember, November 17, 1967, to Seafarer the way you opened the ship at and Mrs. James C. Monte, Kirbyfull throttle. And once more, we ville, Texas. , thank you from the whole crew." art STATE ZIP. <1> \t^ fm �Page Twenty-two SEAFARERS March 15, 1968 LOG FINANCIAL REPORTS. The conatitutlon of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakee and PAYBIENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeKuardlns the membership's capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every circumstances should any meml>er pay any money for any reason unless he is given three months by a rank and file auditinir committee elected by the membership. Ail such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. 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 TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlaiillc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland such payment, this should immediately he reported to headquarters. Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEIAFAREIRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or <Aliheadquarters of the various trust funds. gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oidtimers cannot take Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board shipboard employment, the noembership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in ail SIU halls. These and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. or other Union oSicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. reaffirmed by membmhip action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violsted. tional porta. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which or that he has been denied his constitntional right of acceas to Union records or in­ consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, formation, he shonid immediately notify SIU President Panl Hall at hcadqnartere by from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. eertiflcd mail, retnm receipt reqnested. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Febru- ' ary 18—Chairman, Steve Szanto; Sec re- . tary, J. P. Baliday. $22.23 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother Henry Boron was -• elect^ to serve as new ship's delegate. A vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), , February 12—Chairman, Troy Savage; Secretary. Walter J. Schultz. $20.00 in ' ship's fund. No beefs were reported by , department delegates. Brother Wilfred R. Shea was elected to serve as ship's ' delegate. Discussion held regarding stale cigarettes in slop chest. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), February ^ 22—Chairman, V. A- Lawsin ; Secretary, at William Karpiak. Brother Lawsin was > elected to serve as ship's delegate. No , beefs were reported by department dele„ gates. Letter to be sent to headquarters regarding the Captain and final jwrt of ' discharge for an intercoastal payoff. 01 SELMA VICTORY (South AtlanticCaribbean), January 22—Chairman, W. K. Dodd: Secretary, P. Stone. Brother C. Hall was elected to serve as new ship's • delegate. Question was raised as to why , unrated men were not included in recent . raise in wages. No beefs were reported by department delegates. FAIRPORT (Waterman), November 8 , —Chairman, J. Cisiecki; Secretary, A. R. Gordon. All members were asked to do­ nate to ship's fund. No beefs were re- ' ported by department delegates. FAIRPORT (Waterman). February 17 -Chairman, John Der; Secretary, Arthur R. Gordon. $8.81 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. 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.) Stltzel-Weller Distfllcrics "Old Fitzgerald," "Old £&" "Cabin Still," W. L. WeHer Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and SeweD 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) ^1. Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chfldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Feavy 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) ^1. White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson ft Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot dhd Shoe Workers' Union) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) Borcn Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers international Union) Marx Toy Company (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Giumarra Grapes. (United Farm Workers) Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas Gypsum WaD^j^ord, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) SIU-AGLIWD MfMitings New Orleans April 16—2S30 p.m. Mobile . .. .April 17—2:30 p.m. Wilmington April 22—2:00 p.m. San Francisco April 24—2:00 p.m. Seattle .... April 26—^2:00 p.m. New York April 8—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia April 9—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . .April 10—2:30 p.m. Detroit April 12—2:30 p.m. Houston . . .April 15—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans April 16—7:00 p.m. Mobile .... April 17—^7:00 p.m. New York April 8—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia April 9^7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. April 10—^7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. April 15—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit . .April -2:00 p.m. Alpena .. .April -7:00 p.m. Buffalo . . .April -7:00 p.m. Chicago . .April -7:00 p.m. Cleveland .April -7:00 p.m. Duluth .. .April -7:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Frankfort . Aprfl Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Regitm Chicago ... April 9—7:30 tSauit St. Marie April 18—^7:30 Buffalo .... April 17—^7:30 Dnlnth April 19—^7:30 Cleveland .. April 19—^7:30 Toledo ... .April 19—^7:30 Detroit ... .April 15—^7:30 Milwaukee April 15—^7:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans April 16—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... April 17—^5:00 p.m. Philadelphia April 9—^5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) April 10—^5:00 p.m. Norfolk ...April 11—5:00 p.m. Houston ... April 15—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia April 16—10 a.m. ft 8 p.m. Baltimore April 17—^10 a.m. ft 8 p.m. ^Norfolk April 18—^10 a.m. ft 8 p.m. Jersey City AfurU 15—10 a.111. ft 8 pjn. TUCSON VICTORY (Hudson Water- ^ ways), February 26—Chairman, John Patino; Secretary, Gregg Adams. Some disputed OT in engine department. - DlRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), February 26—Chairman. S. F. . Sokol; Secretary, R. J. Hubbard, Brother L. H, Jamm was elected to serve as ship's delegate, $46.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers DIGEST of SIU PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard VICE PRESIDENTS Llndiey Wllllamt Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 475 4th Ave^ IM^ 127 River St. EL 4-MU •ALTIMORE, Md 1215 E. iaitlmore St. EA 7-4700 •OSTON, Mail 177 State St. Rl 2-0140 RUFFALO, N.Y 735 Waihtngton St. SIU TL 3-7257 IIU TL ^72S7 CHICAGO, III 7313 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 . IRU ES 5-7570 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1420 W. 2Sth St. MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jetferien Ave. VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. lox 217 415 Main St. EL 7-2441 HOUSTON. Tex 5104 Canal St. WA 0-3207 JACKSONVILLE. Fla 2500 Pearl St. EL 3-0707 JERSEY CITY, N,J 77 Mcntgomery St. HE 5-7424 MOOILE, Ala i South Uwrence St. HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 530 Jackion Ave. Tel. 527-7545 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 522-1072 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2504 S. 4th St. DE 5-3010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1340 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Fraamont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandex Juncoi Stop 20 Tel. 724-2040 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 FIrit Avenue MA 3-4334 ST, LOUIS, Mo ; 005 Del Mar CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 112 Harrlmn St. Tel. 224-2700 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. 105 N. Marine Ave. 034-2520 YOKOHAMA, Japan. .iMva Old«., Room 001 1-2 Kalgan-Dorl-Nahaku * 2014771 Ext. 201 MEETINGS HENRY (American Bulk), February 22 —Chairman. B. Joyner; Secretary, J. Abrams. OT beefs in deck department. Crew members were requested to keep all natives out of living quarters. ALPENA, Mich ROBIN LOCK8LEY (Moore Mcfjormack), January 23—Chairman, Orville Payne; Secretary, A. Telan. Brother Steven Stockmarr was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $1.80 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. BELOIT VICTORY (Metro Petroleum), February 24—Chairman, Jack Oossee, Jr.; Secretary, Robert D'Ferrafeit. $12.64 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in San Pedro, California. It was suggested that the ship be fumigated for rats. ANNISTON VICTORY (Waterman), February 4—Chairman, Clyde E, Miller; Secretary, Louis E. Meyers; No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother Louis E. Meyers was elect^ to serve as ship's delegate. Motion was made that the O.S., wipers and messmen who pay the same dues and assessments should receive same raise in wages. Motion was made that any crewmember who is com­ pelled to load voyage stores be paid for OT worked at longshoremen's rates. VENORE (Venore Transportation), February 22—Chairman, D. Sykes; Sec­ retary, K. Hayes. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. VENORE (Venore Transportation), December 10—Chairman, D. Sykes; Se^ retary, R. Meloy.' Brother R. C. Meloy was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Each member was asked to donate 60c to start ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. J CENTERVILLE (Chatham Shipping Co.), November 19—Chairman, E. !«• , Odom; Secretary, E. J. Riviere. Brother > Clearman was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegatca. �f I J i March IS, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty-three > !'YV ''V 'i . V. \ '• Vv 'it ' W*'r {<• i n J p, fli. i fi-,. f * ( ' IT* or nearly all of recorded history, the ocean* swept 71 percent of the Earth has veiled its submerged secrets from human eyes. It was only through the efforts of such men as Cornelius van Drebbel of Holland in 1620, David Bushnell of Con­ necticut in 1774, the Confederate Army in the American Civil War, and most notably, John Philip Holland, an Irish-bom New Jersey schoolteacher in the late 1SCO's, that the seas' dazzling world below has become a fascinating field of exploration and a powerful weapon. These ambitious men were the first to plow the depths in submarines. Of these men, John Holland's relentless efforts won him the title, "Father of the Submarine." Born at Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland, in 1841, he came to the United States in 1872 with dreams of developing a craft that could attack ships while the ship itself would be safely hidden underwater. His dreafns headed toward fulfillment when, as a schoolteacher in Paterson, New Jersey, he planned, constructed, and experimented in the Passaic River with his first submarine. Construction began .in 1876 at the Albany Street Iron Works in New York City but finished at the Todd and Rafferty Machine Shop in Paterson. In the process, the craft had to be hauled up the Passaic River by 16 stallions from the Roger Locomotive Works. It cost a grand total of $6,000. When the first Brayton petroleum engines were patented in 1874, Holland's design for a foot-pedalled submarine had progressed so far that he chose merely to mount an engine in the craft as an after­ thought, rather than redesign it. The first craft was 16 feet long and two feet wide. The conning tower was high enough to cover the head and shoulders of Holland, a man of aver­ age size, who would sit in a well between two fly­ wheels which steadied the engine's power. The engine itself was mounted on a steel plate ahead of the ship's operator. Horizontal rudders, or diving planes, extended from the vessel's hull and could be tilted to overcome reserve buoyancy and help the submarine dive. Holland was careful to provide for the possibility that his machine might fail and get stuck on the river bottom, with him in it. He called on William Dunkerley, a Paterson engineer and machinist, to assist him. "We fastened ropes to the bow and stern," wrote Dunkerley, "while Holland climbed into Ae sub­ marine, adjusted breathing apparatus over his mouth, closed the hatch and started the engine. Holland instructed us to haul him up when he tapped on the side of the boat with a hammer. One time he was down a full hour and we became concerned. Then we heard him pounding and we yanked him out." After continual tests, Holland found that over­ hauling his first craft would cost more than con­ structing a new one of improved design. Having removed the costly engine and fittings, he took the vessel out to the middle of the river and sank it. (An oldtimer's stories later led six young engineering students to recover the ship, and it is now on display in the Paterson Museum.) Meanwhile, the Irish Land League and the Fenian Movement again began to bum with the spirit of revolution against Great Britain to achieve Irish independence. The Fenians learned of Holland's research into an underwater craft that could attack ships with impunity—especially, they hoped, British ships—and so they began a widespread campaign to finance the work of this man who, though not a Fenian, was glad to have strong backing for his plans. In response to appeals by Irish nationalist leader j Michael Davitt, and through the New York news­ paper "The Irish World," over $80,000 poured into the so-called Irish Skirmishing Fund. From this Holland was granted $30,000 with which to build a submarine to "destroy the British navy." Holland then quit schoolteaching and spent the following two years working in the shipyard of the Delameter Iron Foundry in New York City until he completed a vessel 31 feet long, six feet wide, and weighing 17 tons. It was capable of carrying a threeman crew down as much as 60 feet below the sur­ face, but, paradoxically, its size had been prede­ termined by a plan to ship it in a railroad boxcar. Because Holland's venture was so unique, it consistently hit newspaper headlines and caused widespread speculation. International complications almost resulted when the New York Sun revealed that the ship was called the Fenian Ram and said it was designed to ram the hulls of British naval vessels. But the headlines helped Holland. It was through this publicity that Captain John Ericsson, inventor of the iron-clad Civil War ship Monitor, learned of Holland's efforts, became good friends with him, and designed a special torpedo tube that was built into the new submarine. The boat shook again. I realized then for the first time how near I was to death. "Then the boat nosed slowly upward. A damp sweat rolled down my back until I saw light filtering through the water. When I finally opened the tower, saw the sky, and the spectators, it was the most won­ derful thing I ever saw." 'But the Ram's success was short-lived. The mod­ erate Irish in America became outraged at the ex­ cesses of Irish nationalists in England, and repu­ diated the Fenian Brotherhood. This reaction not only cut off Holland's financial support but also resulted in the stealing of the Ram one night, when it was spirited away to the James Reynolds Brass Foundry in New Haven, Connecticut. It was not until years later that the Ram was found hidden in a shed at the Foundry. "After the Ram was taken from me, I had no means of experimenting further or building another boat," Holland remarked in his diary. "I secured a position as draughtsman with the Pneumatic Gun Company, New York City, and while employed there I managed to interest some members of the firm in a design I had drawn immediately after the loss of the Ram. I allowed these men to examine my plans, and they, after approving them, set out to organize a company known as the Nautilus Submarine Boat Company. The company failed to produce a single boat." In 1890, the Navy decided to develop a sub­ marine and invited bidders to submit designs. Hol­ John P. Holland emerges from hatch of his subma- : land revived the old company under the new name rine after launching in 1897. Named after its pio- | of the Holland Torpedo,Boat Company, and his de­ neer builder, it was first ever accepted by U.S. Navy. : sign won the competition and a $300,000 Govern­ ment appropriation. But then red tape set in. The appropriation, which had been constantly delayed, finally was withdrawn to make up a deficit some­ where else. A second appropriation, following a sim­ ilar competition later, met the same fate. "Totally sick and disgusted with official lethargy," Holland agreed to try once more, when President Grover Cleveland put submarine development back in high priority status as a result of European ex­ perimentation with the craft. After moving with his family to Baltimore, Hol­ land began work on "The Plunger," having received a definite promise of Government funds. The keel was laid at the Colombian Iron Works. All went fine until Naval Officers started demanding that the inventor employ their ideas and they went ahead and made changes in the vessel's construction over Holland's objection. Then the crew was unable to launch the ship because of intense heat inside. Holland protested that a mistake in construction was made while he was sick in bed and unable to supervise, but the Government withdrew all funds. For lack of money with which to finish the ship, Holland had no choice but to sell it for junk. But the stockholders had confidence in Holland. Two years later, at the Crescent Shipyard in New Jersey, he was able to build a huge new ship, "The Holland," with no problems. By the time of launch­ ing—St. Patrick's Day, 1898—the submarine had developed into a craft 53' 10" long, 10' 3" in di­ ameter, and weighing 75 tons. With two tugs trailing behind with newspaper­ men and officials on board, Holland maneuvered his ship to a bay off lower Brooklyn, opened its valves, and started submerging—accidentally with the sub's nose down and stern up. Pieces of iron from ashore were transferred to the sub until it submerged on an even keel. It stayed down for 15 minutes. When it rose along­ side one of the tugs, and met with a hearty welcome On the morning of May 23, 1881, Holland ofiicialfrom reporters, the success of submarines appeared ly launched the Ram. A crowd watched from the assured. 13th Street Pier on the East River in New York Nevertheless, the Navy managed to lose interest. as the inventor climbed through the hatch into his Even though it was primarily concerned with re­ cigar-shaped metal craft. He reached up to close prisals against Spain for the sinking of the U.S.S. the hatch cover and sealed himself in the cold dark­ Maine, it rejected Holland's offer to volunteer his ness. Within minutes, as the hushed crowd stared craft to sink the Spanish fleet. Hundreds of men on, the Ram submerged into the depths. Bubbles had already written to Holland to volunteer to serve began trickling up to the surface. "He's done for!" on the vessel's crew. "He'll never come up alive!" "Get grappling hooks! Finally, public pressure for use of the submarine Get grappling hooks!", people shouted. Had the craft was so strong that President McKinley named a Naval burst? Did it smash into the bottom and get trapped board to report on the sub's tests. in the muck? Was Holland still alive? The tension They took place in Princess Bay off the New­ grew. foundland coast. Though the Naval inspectors in­ The someone noticed an odd shape emerging from structed Holland to submerge the craft at one point, the water. It was the conning tower! The hatch travel one mile siibmerged, and return to the start­ was opening. To the tumultuous cheers of joy, a ing point before coming up for observation, when he nervous but smiling John Holland looked out, safe. followed the instructions and returned only 30 feet A hero, he was hoisted on the crowd's shoulders from the starting point, the Board declared that Hol­ and cheered. land had tricked them and had barely moved his "I remained under water a little longer than submarine. planned," he later explained, "to test the effect upon Holland vehemently protested. A second board was myself physically. There was no light, nothing but appointed, observed the testing of the craft, and darkness, for to save precious oxygen, I did not dare brought in a favorable report. This report was to light a lamp. pigeonholed. "The most crucial test was to rise to the surface It was only when Admiral George Dewey, just at will. I jerked at the lever to force out the waterback from the Philippines, witnessed the sub in action ballast. I heard the hissing as the water shot from (Continued on Page 21) the apertures. I felt the boat shake. I waited, waited. �Vol. XXX No. 6 SEAFABEBS^LOG »• A March 15, 1968 \ « ^ 0/FICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO I'M The Chance of a Lifetime... i 'f SCHILIRSIIP '1 9 1^ 't»^l l» ''' 1: t i. I* M . THE TIME IS FAST APPROACHING for selection of the 1968 winners of SlU Scholarships awarded each year to Seafarers or to the sons or daughters of Seafarers. In less than two months—on May 13—the committee of leading university educators and administrators will meet to decide which five of this year's applicants will be awarded SlU Scholarship grants worth $6,000 each. By now all those interested in the 1968 competition will have taken the College Entrance Examination Board tests which were held on January 13 and March 2. However, if you have not yet secured the SlU Schol­ arship^ application which must accompany the results of the CEB tests, please do so without delay. No entry can be considered by the judge's panel without this application. Applications con be obtained at any SlU hall or by writing to: SlU Scholarships, 675 Fourth Ave­ nue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Don't put it off another day! The SlU Scholarship program is generally recognized as one of the most liberal, no-strings-attached programs of its kind in the country. Its recipients are entitled to pursue whatever academic courses they choose and may attend any accredited college or university in the United States or its possessions. Since it was inaugurated in 1952, the plan has en­ abled 24 Seafarers and the children of 49 Seafarers to earn a college education through cash grants of $6,000 to each contest winner over a four-year period of study. The students thus heiped have gone on to establish successful careers in the fields of law, medicine, engi­ neering and teaching—to mention only a few. In order to qualify for an SlU Stholarship, a. Sea­ farer must have accumulated a minimum of three years seatime on SlU-contracted vessels. The children of Sea­ farers automatically become eligible when their fathers* meet the required qualifications. Winners of the annual SlU Scholarship grants are chosen on the basis of their high school scholastic rec­ ords and the scores they attain on tests which are given by the College Entrance Examination Board several times each year at key locations throughout the United States. APPLY HOW! There is still time to get in under the wire. fcE',. • —; � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource March 15, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: STOP GAP MEASURES NOT ENOUGH TO UPGRADE FLEET HALL RAPS MARITIME BUDGET SLASH CONGRESSMAN INTRODUCES NEW BILL TO STEM RUNAWAY SHIP TAX DODGE CREW DESCRIBES HOURS IN LIFEBOATS AFTER SIU OF CANADA VESSEL SINKS MTD URGES FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN LONGSHOREMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT CONGRESSMAN URGES GOVT SUBSIDIES TO BOOST PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ WAGES TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION SAFETY BOARD PROBE OF LAKES SINKING CITES STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS IN HULL TORPEDOED SEAFARERS RECALL YEARS IN GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMP JOHN HOLLAND – FATHER OF THE SUBMARINE 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 03/15/1968 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. XXX, No. 6 1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log