http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3789d2e1aa2f2e4e1ab4dc15674a9710.PDF eeb9c1a93a8842700ba8a1dfb51733dd PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICiAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '\•.« I' f 1 •' I ' ILO Session Aids Seamen i Ij} See Page 3 Paul Hall addresses ILO session I' [•' ''I F p rV ? ; tr '' '} f( i Nixon Signs '70 Maritime Act See Page 3 President Nixon Signs Merchant Marine Act *70 AFL-^IO's Kirkland Sees Bill As 'Maritime Miracle' See Page 2 See Page 32 'IS®!:-" l^^igiS^SIU Has :32d: Birthday ,V'f V' ^ 'v See Page ^66 Page 6 6 •A „ ;^*1 i :| I •1 �a !l Kirkland Sees 'Miracle' In Merchant Marine Act Washington, D.C. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treas­ urer Lane Kirkland proclaimed the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to be the "miracle of the 91st Congress." Kirkland said the miracle was that the bill was passed in a year when Congress and the Administration had curtailed defense spending, grounded the SST and cut back federal con­ struction. Despite all that, "Congress decided overwhelmingly to sal­ vage an entire industry—your maritime industry," he told a luncheon of the 7.5-milhon member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. He said the bill "means jobs for thousands of unemployed men and women, and it pro­ vides a solid base for training the unskilled in the multitude of crafts required in the construc­ tion of ships. Moreover, Kirkland said, "ships that would have been built in foreign yards and manned by foreign crews will now be constructed in Ameri­ can yards and will be crewed by American Seafarers." Economic Benefits The bill will also benefit America's "precarious interna­ tional balance of payments po­ sition," the union leader said, in that "the millions of dollars that would have been spent abroad will now be invested on our own shores." ice those who ship from Japan to the West Coast of the United States. Russian Challenge "The Russian entry on the United States trade scene means that "your industry will face even stiffer competition than it has in the past. For that reason, we cannot afford any delay in implementing all of the pro­ grams of progress contained in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." He added, "those millions of dollars in expenditures by pri­ vate industry and government will bring us a first-class mer­ chant marine. And the full utilization of that fleet will, in turn, produce decent wages, fair profits and federal, state and local taxes to help pay for the urgent needs of a progres­ sive society." Kirkland said the "over­ whelming acceptance by both houses of Congress of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970, in­ dicated to him that there is "enormous momentum" for curing the maritime industry's ills. Kirkland noted that the sign­ ing of the Merchant Marine Act "may have come just in time," and urged speedy implementa­ tion of the new maritime pro­ gram in the face of a Russian challenge to U.S. foreign trade. He said that Far East Ship­ ping Co., headquartered in Vladivostok "is starting to serv­ "Let me suggest that you use it to the fullest," he said. "Because your work is not yet complete." Kirkland said, "unless the new ships are accompanied by increased cargo, the Americanflag merchant fleet may slip into a condition of decay be­ yond redemption." Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, greets young trainees from the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship as school instructor Warh Matthews looks on. The trainees heard Kirkland deliver an address to a luncheon gathering sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department praising passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The miracle wrought by the act, according to Kirkland, will have far wider implications. He praised the mechanism to lure the 'runaway' fleet back to the U.S. flag. Cheap Labor And, Kirkland said, "other American industries also suf­ fer from the competition of runaways and of imports pro­ duced by cheap labor. TTieir problems must also be over­ come without lowering Ameri­ can standards." Kirkland pointed to the tex­ tile industry, the shoe industry, the electronics industry, and others "hurt by foreign imports produced by men and women who are forced to work under conditions that were abolished in our nation a century ago." These industries, he said, are in desperate need of help. "They, like the maritime in­ dustry, are rapidly approach­ ing the point where ftey will die unless we develop for them a means of survival," he as­ serted. ^ "We must do our best to de­ velop a system of international trade, based on some other ad­ vantage than that of the cheap­ est labor. We must not permit jobs that pay decent wages, under fair conditions, to be driven out of existence by the world-wide search for profits at the expense of people. "Every American worker has a stake in the outcome of that issue—and it is our job to see that that stake is defended as strongly as we know how." >i fi 1 THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT ILO Teamwork '-•V- by PAUl HAU A merican seafarers, in addition to fighting their own battle for just and decent treatment, have a tradi­ tion of giving a strong helping hand to lifting the standards of the less fortunate seamen of the world. Much of our work, and many of our accomplish­ ments in meeting this self-imposed obligation have developed through our active participation in the In­ ternational Labor Organization. The strong link be­ tween the ILO and seafarers is a natural combination because among all of the world's workers, seafarers are the only true citizens of the world. We are a com­ munity of men. We have a code of loyalty that is our own, a code that has existed since man first went down to the sea in ships. The ILO's commitment to the seafarer Was in­ grained in its founding. Samuel Gompers, first presi­ dent of the American Federation of Labor and an intimate of President Woodrow Wilson, was instnimental in nurturing the idea of a government-labormanagement institution devoted to aiding workers throughout the world. We can thank Andrew Furuseth for the fact that maritime holds a special and honored place within the ILO structure. This Norwegian immigrant who is the father of the SIU, devoted his life to emanci­ pating the seafarer—a dedication that caused him to be known as the "Abraham Lincoln of the Sea." Furuseth's greatest triumph for the sailor came in 1915 when, with the help of the late Sen. Robert LaFollette, Sr., he pushed through passage of the Seamen's Act. This legislation, known over the decades since as the "Seamen's Bill of Rights"—brought an end to the conditions verging on slavery under which American seamen were forced to exist. Furuseth and Gompers were a natural and close team. In many respects, Furuseth was the philosophical mentor of the great Gompers. It followed that Furuseth, having gained victory in passage of the Seamen's Act, would urge Gompers to give the seafarer a special place in the structure of the International Labor Organization. For both men knew that seafarers around the globe would be in dire need of all the free collective bar­ gaining strength they could muster for decades to come to make their lives bearable. And while no ab­ solute contracts are signed between labor and man­ agement in the halls of ILO headquarters, the agree­ ments reached by the representatives of government, labor and management carry the weight of world opinion—and those who refuse to abide by the agree­ ments are rightfully considered out of step. Vfost of the actions taken at last month's ILO Maritime Conference will have little direct effect on the American seafarer. He has, through his unions, pulled far to the front over the past 40 years. But to thousands of our brothers, the implementa­ tion of the agreements reached by the official repre­ sentatives of 66 nations will bring a far better life. By raising the acceptable worldwide minimum base wage from $70 to $100 a month, the conference gave hope to many seamen who now work at near starva­ tion wages. By placing strong emphasis on the investigation, reporting and prevention of accidents, all seafarers will have better odds against the physical damage that all too often strikes our men down through no fault of their own. Living conditions aboard ship will be universally improved as the ILO's recommendations are placed in effect. Minimum space requirements for each sailor were adopted. And the delegates found that no more than two men should share a room on any freighter. The world's shipowners were a part of the ILO as­ semblage that called for the installation of air condi­ tioning for crews' quarters on all ships of 1,000 tons or more. All of these benefits were agreed to by a body of men chosen by their governments, their unions and their companies to work together through the ILO to develop the machinery to improve the life of the seafarer. Much more was done. Detailed reports of the ac­ tions of the conference, the history of the ILO and the unfortunate single attempt to turn the conference into an arena for the exchange of political attacks, are reported in this issue of the Seafarers Log. The complete teamwork that was exhibited by the entire United States' contingent contributed heavily to the success of the conference. While we have had bitter battles among ourselves over the years, we stood together in unity with a determination to do our best not only for our own, but for all men of the sea everywhere. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Andrew Gibson, in addition to being a U.S. government delegate, was chairman of the U.S. team. He did his job well, bringing credit to our nation. Joseph Goldberg, special assistant to the com­ missioner of labor statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, provided facts coupled with wisdom and made a major contribution. Managements' man, James Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, con­ sistently showed his deep concern for the welfare of the world's seamen and made an outstanding contri­ bution to our team effort. •^one of the four official delegates from labor, management and government, however, could have functioned effectively had it not been for the dedicated work of the teams of advisers who laid the founda­ tion for the conference and followed through with help on a multitude of problems that cropped up during the two weeks that the conference was in session. I am confident that the world's community of sea­ farers will have the collective strength of the entire American team working with them as we open our campaign to bring into being the recommendations adopted by the conference and in continuing the never-ending effort toward bringing a better life to seafarers throughout the world. t; •1 >1, an • ,11 « '-4 . • Iv • '^3 fJ 4 'I �ILO Calls for New Seafarer Benefits SlU's Paul Hall Leads U.S. Workers' Group SIU President Paul Hall, U.S. workers' delegate to the recent International Labor Organization Confer­ ence in Geneva, Switzerland, takes the podium to defend AFL-CIO President George Meany after an attack by delegates from Cuba. The 55th ILO Conference made recommendations for the betterment of conditions of the world's seafarers. Nixon Signs Merchant Marine Act Into Law Washington, D.C. With a stroke of the Presi­ dential pen, the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 became the law of the land in October. The act, incorporating many provisions backed by the Sea­ farers International Union, had passed both Houses of Con­ gress by substantial majorities before it was sent to President Richard M. Nixon for signature. At the signing in the Cabinet Room of the White House, President Nixon, surrounded by top officials and labor leaders, said the bill marked the begin­ ning of a new era for the troubled maritime industry and opened the prospect of revitalization of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Provisions of BO! In particular the bill will benefit SIU men by means of its provision to constuct 300 new ships for the foreign trade in the next 10 years. The new ships will mean more jobs for Seafarers in the years ahead. In addition the provisions on construction subsidies will in­ clude ships of the bulk carrier fleet, which were excluded under the 1936 Maritime Act which narrowed assistance down to 14 shipping lines. Under the 1970 bill all shippers in the foreign trade will ^ eligible for subsidy. One of the concomitants of the increased subsidy will be an upsurge in shipyard employ­ ment. One estimate, contained in a report to the U.S. Senate, is that the provisions of the act regarding construction subsidies will generate more than 400,000 man hours of employment in American shipyards. Seafarers and the shipyards may receive an additional boon from the new act's inclusion of shipowners operating in the Great Lakes and on the non­ contiguous routes in the provi- Looking on at White House ceremony as President Nixon signs the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 into law are from the left Under Sec­ retary of Commerce Rocco C. Siciliano; Secretary of Commerce Maurice H. Stans; Maritime Administrator Andrew E. Gibson; Fed­ eral Maritime Commission Chairman Helen Delich Bentley; Secretary of Transportation John A. Yolpe, and Rep. William S. Mailliard (RCalif.), ranking minority member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. sion of tax defennent on con­ struction reserve funds. These tax-deferred reserves mean that shipowners can ac­ cumulate funds for shipbuild­ ing without paying taxes for a time. It, too, was previously restricted to 14 lines and is now open to all who comply with the terms of the 1970 act. Another general provision is that of operating subsidies. Where they had been restricted before, the 1970 legislation opens them to all operators, in­ cluding those involved in the Great Lakes, noncontiguous and tramp trade. ^Runaways* Affected The bill also makes provi­ sion to phase out the "run­ aways"—^American-owned ships sailing under foreign flags. Under the act, the foreignflag operators who wish to qual­ ify for the nation's new mari­ time benefits must freeze their foreign holdings and liquidate them within 20 years. That means they will be forbidden to add to their foreign hold­ ings, and will not be allowed to replace foreign-flag vessels as they are scrapped or become lost. Aside from including the Great Lakes fleet under oper­ ating and tax deferment provi­ sions, the act provides assistance to the Gr'^at Lakes fleet in the form of eliminating the chance of an increase of tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway. It eliminates the toll rise by cancelling interest on the Sea­ way's construction debt. That will permit the Seaway to use the tolls to pay operation and maintenance costs out of pres­ ent tolls, and allow it to pay off the original construction costs within 50 years. For all of these reasons. President Nixon described the bill as "historic." He said the bill may prove true his con­ viction that "American labor and American shipyards can do as well or better" than thenforeign competitors. Geneva, Switzerland The world's maritime community made major strides toward bettering the lives of its Seafarers during the Eighth Maritime Conference and 55th Session of the International Labor Orga­ nization (ILO). Some 534 representatives of the American seafaring work­ government, labor and manage­ er, we do not for one moment ment directly involved in mari­ lose sight of the common bond time affairs came from 66 na­ and interest which we, the tions to study, debate and American workers, have with reach conclusions on an agenda other maritime workers of the of actions that will result in im­ world," he told the delegates. proved wages, working condi­ "We are ever-conscious of tions and standards of life for the unique ties which unite us seamen. with brother seafaring workers Each nation was eligible to of all flags," Hall said. send two government delegates, To that end, the delegates plus one each from labor and passed conventions, recom­ management,- as well as teams mendations and resolutions of advisors and observers. targeted at improving the lot of The official United States the world's seamen. delegation was headed by As­ The differences between the sistant Secretary of Commerce three actions—conventions, rec­ for Maritime Affairs Andrew ommendations and resolutions E. Gibson, Joseph Goldberg, —are significant. Conventions special assistant to the commis­ of the ILO are submitted to the sioner of labor statistics of the governments of member states U.S. Department of Labor, was for ratification in the form of the second U.S. government law. Recommendations are delegate. submitted to governments in SIU President Paul Hall lead the hope that they will lead to the nation's Seafarers delega­ legislation. Resolutions commu­ tion, and served as vice chair­ nicate the intent of the ILO. man of the Maritime Confer­ Accident Prevention ence's Workers Group. ^ The first convention James Reynolds, president of adopted by the Maritime the American Institute of Mer­ Session obligates the ratifying chant Shipping, led the man­ states to take necessary steps agement delegation. to ensure adequate reporting Achievement Noted and investigation of accidents, Hall noted that the U.S. Sea­ and to adopt laws that will aid farer has achieved many of the in preventing them. The session advances proposed in the ac­ also adopted a recommendation tions adopted by the delegates. for research and analysis of "But as we move forward accidents, together with the continually in improving the development of a method to living and working standards of (Continued on page 9) Unity Was Keystone Of ILO Delegation Geneva, Switzerland Unity was the keystone of the government-labor-manage­ ment team representing the United States in the Eighth Maritime Conference and 55th Session of the International La­ bor Organization here, SIU President Paul Hall reported. Hall was the official U.S. work­ er delegate to the conference, and head of the U.S. labor team. "Every member of the American group reflected great credit on our unions, manage­ ment and government," Hall said. "All of us worked to­ gether. We, as Americans, were tired of being kicked around by the Communist bloc nations, and we worked togeth­ er to effectively put a stop to their campaign to make the ILO a platform for political expediency." The U.S. labor delegation had as advisers SIU Vice Presi­ dent Earl Shepard; Raymond T. McKay, president. District 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Peter Bocker, vice president. National Maritime Union, and Joseph Gaier of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. Hall noted that Shepard and Bocker had made a major con­ tribution to the American labor team's efforts through their participation at a preparatory meeting in Genoa, Italy, which developed the foundation for the agenda of the ILO Mari­ time Conference. Credits Deleagtion In his report to the AFLCIO Executive Council meeting in Washington, D.C. this month. Hall paid tribute to the netire American delegation. "As the workers' delegate, I was fortunate to have a compe­ tent, dedicated group of union representatives who did the job that was required to success­ fully resolve the technical mat­ ters on the agenda," he said. "They are due a vote of thanks from all American seafarers, as well as seamen throughout the world, for the major con­ tribution they made. Also serving on the Ameri­ can labor team were Mel (Continued on page 5) /ag e. -2 �Economic Aufhorifies Say: Pay Lags Behind Inflation Increases Washingtoii, D.C. Two leading economists have dealt a sharp rebuttal to Ad­ ministration claims that soaring labor costs and rising wages are the prime causes of inflation. In a lead article, the Wall Street Journal declared that "labor costs aren't the Franken­ stein monster they're often cracked up to be." Representing railroad unions before the Presidential Emer­ gency Board, Leon Keyserling, chairman of IPresident Truman's Council of Economic Advisers, declared that "the thesis that concludes wage trends have been, and still are, a vital fac­ tor in the entirely unacceptable degree of price inflation ... is so preposterously wrong that one finds it hard to explain the degree of obstinate adherence to it." Ignore Facts The Journal article noted that business executives frequently proclaim that labor costs are soaring out of control and "dooming the economy to everworse inflation." However, the business paper said executives never mention the fact that "labor costs, far from soaring, are only inching upward nowadays," and that some analysts predict "labor costs may soon begin to de­ cline." The article states that "pay to workers has been getting higher but also that labor-cost increases have been getting smaller." "Labor costs have been dechning to a point," the article said, "that in the last three months the wage-price index has barely budged, rising a miniscule one-fifth of one percent. The article refutes a carefully nurtured argument of manage­ ment that it must hold down pay increases because of rising costs. A number of reasons were listed for the labor vs. cost picture: • Productivity of most work­ ers is on the rise after a period of no gain. • Premium pay such as overtime work has been de­ clining. • While pay of union mem­ bers generally has gone up sharply this has not been true of non-union workers. Faulty Premise Keyserling said the basic premise of national economic policies is that we are suffering from an "overheated or over­ strained" economy due to ex­ cessive aggregate demand on productivity. He cited some examples to show that, for the most part, productivity has increased at least as much as, and usually more than, demands for in­ creases in wages and salaries. In the specific area of manu­ facturing, he said that from 1960 to 1969, "the figures were an increase of 3.4 percent for productivity, and 2.2 percent for wages and salaries. From 1966 through the second quarter of 1970, the figures were an increase of 2.4 percent for productivity and 2.3 percent for wages and salaries. From sec­ ond quarter 1969 to second quarter 1970, the figures show an increase of 1.3 percent for productivity, and a reduction of 0.4 percent in wages and sal­ aries." Keyserling said statistics were comparable in most in­ dustries and concluded that "policies designed effectively to achieve a stable and optimum economic growth would in the long run yield less net price in­ flation that results from erratic ups and downs in the real econ­ omy, rapidly changing labor and business expectations and general uncertainty." • iPii Needed: A Strong Fleet Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), a staunch advocate of a strong Americanflag fnerchant marine, addressed a dinner gathering held in honor of Seafarers who have upgraded to full books. Seated next to Murphy are: SIU Representative Ed Mooney and New York Port. Agent Joe DiGiorgio. ) Reporters question U.S. delegates on their return from the the ILO conference In Geneva. Pictured are (right) Paul Hall, president of the SlU and workers delegate to the ILO; (center) Andrew E. Gibson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs and government delegate to the ILO; (rear) James Reynolds, president of the American Institute for Shipping and management delegate. r 'Watch, Waif, Participate Hall Advises on ILO Funds An attitude of "watchful waiting and full participation" in the affairs of the Interna­ tional Labor Organization (ILO) before the United States considers renewing its financial contribution to that body has been urged by Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, AFL-CIO, and head of the U.S. workers' delegation to the October ILO Maritime Conference in Gen­ eva, Switzerland. Congress withheld the na­ tion's normal $3.7 million con­ tribution to the ILO this year. The decision came after sev­ eral representatives from both the trade union movement—led by AFL-CIO President George Meany—and the business com­ munity testified that the com­ munist bloc was turning the ILO into an arena for political attacks upon the United States. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Commerce Andrew E. Gibson, chief of the government delega­ tion, and James Reynolds, president of the American In­ stitute of Shipping and head of the management delegation, reported that political assaults were generally absent from the maritime conference of the ILO. It was the first meeting of the world labor body follow­ ing the decision to withhold U.S. dollars. Their remarks came during a press conference held in the Maritime Administration offices in the Federal Plaza Building here. "The United States was liter­ ally assassinated 34 times by communist bloc nations in the June ILO meeting," Hall told rcpoiters. "The free-world worker doesn't like to go into a meeting to discuss working conditions and hear one gov­ ernment tear down another. The purpose of the ILO is to improve the standards of the workers in the world. Political attacks can be exchanged in a proper forum, like the U.N. "The ILO Maritime Confer­ ence reversed the trend that had developed in the ILO where the communist bloc nations had de­ cided they would all get togeth­ er and swat the Americans around," he added. Gibson said that the action of the Congress and the attitude of Meany in calling for the withholding of U.S. contribu­ tions was "completely under­ standable." 'Great Disenchantment' The United States, he said, "had to make it plain" to the communist bloc that Congress was "reflecting the great dis­ enchantment" of organized la­ bor and business. Reynolds recalled that Presi­ dent Woodrow Wilson and Samuel Gom.pers, first presi­ dent of the AFL, had fostered the ILO in the hope that the cooperative efforts on a world­ wide basis of labor, manage­ ment and governments would result in upgrading the lot of all workingmen. "We could not permit that dream to be made a nightmare of political expediency," Reyn­ olds asserted. He said that because the maritime conference was nearly stripped of political attacks, the delegates "emerged with a sense of brotherhood among seamen around the world." The Communist bloc, with the Cuban delegation at the front, made one vicious attempt to turn the conference into a political boiling pot. The Cubans opened a tirade against the United States early in the conference, and made two other attempts to continue the attack. But on each oc­ casion, they were stopped in their tracks by the American team of delegates. The solidarity of the Ameri­ can delegation, coupled with the strong support of other f r e e-w o r 1 d representatives, caused the Communist tactic to fail—and allowed the delegates of all nations to concentrate on finding solutions to the prob­ lems affecting wages, working and living conditions of the world's seamen. All three leaders of the American delegation said they felt the United States should continue its participation in the ILO. Gibson noted that the So­ viet Union took part in the ILO although "they didn't pay dues for years. And the Cubans just paid their dues up before this meeting." Reynolds said he hoped the withholding of U.S. funds "is a temporary measure." Gibson said the Nixon Ad­ ministration "has no desire to leave the ILO." Deep Obligation Hall said the American trade union movement "has a deep obligation to fight like hell to make the concepts of the ILO work. "But you don't pay a lynch mob to string you up," he added. He said he believed the poli­ tical attacks would stop within the ILO because "the Soviet bloc wants desperately to have worldwide forums, and the ILO is one of them. Without U.S. participation, they would lose this forum. The Soviets learned at the maritime conference that they're going to have to abide by the rules of the road." FTC Warns on Flaming Berefs The Federal Trade Commis­ sion has warned that "highly inflammable" women's and girl's berets are being sold in American stores. The imported Italian berets have a sewn-in label listing per­ centages of fabric: 7.7 percent cotton; 42.9 percent rayon: 49.4 percent acrylic fabric. The berets were imported for M. Grossman and Son, Inc. and Beltmar Hats. *5 �Job Safety Bill Enactment Before Lame Duck' Congress Following an election recess, members of Con­ gress have returned to Capitol Hill in a rare "lame duck" session to clean up some unfinished business. One of the major items on the agenda, as far as labor is concerned, is passage of the Occupa­ tional Health and Safety BUI. In view of prerecess happenings it is expected that this meas­ ure will create much debate and political manuevering before a decision is made. The legislation, known as the WilliamsDaniels Bill, would include all those workers— ship-builders, factory hands and farm workers, for example—not presently covered by federal law in the field of safety standards. The major provisions of the bUl would: • Impose on industry the "general duty" of furnishing workers "a place of employment which is safe and healthful." • Empower the Secretary of Labor to set nation-wide health and safety standards for working environments. • Call for unannounced federal inspections of work places and prompt disclosure of the find­ ings to the workers. • Authorize the Secretary of Labor to impose fines and seek court action against employers who violate the "general duty" or specific stand­ ards. • Permit the Secretary of Labor to close down all or part of any plant where workers are in "imminent danger" of injury or disease. • Direct the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to publish a list of all known or potentially toxic substances including those whose analysis is specificaUy requested by workers. • Allow employees to refuse work, without loss of pay, in areas where toxic substances are found at dangerous concentrations. Organized labor has long accused the Admin­ istration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of seeking to stall action on job safety. Hie Chamber Game Commenting on the preventive tactics em­ ployed, AFL-CIO President George Meany said "the Nixon Administration, through the Secre­ tary oL Labor, and certain key Republicans in Congress, is playing irresponsibly shameful politics with the fives and health of American workers." Meany accused the Secretary of Labor and these "certain Congressmen," of "playing the game with the Chamber of Commerce dnd the business community, who want to block any oc­ cupational safety and health bill." Joseph T. Power, president of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Union, also de­ Tunney Honored Af California Maritime Lunch cried the "delaying tactics that are prohibiting passage of a law that could help prevent in­ juries and save fives." He cited statistics showing there were more than three million industrial accidents in the United States in 1969, and the accompanying loss of thousands of millions of dollars. "But," he said, "these dollars represent a lot more than cold cash. They represent warm, liv­ ing human beings. People who no longer have a hand or an eye. People who no longer will be able to work and bring home the bread for the family dinner table." Power dismissed the "accidents just happen" theory, "Accidents can be prevented," he said, "and passage of this bill would be a major step toward achieving that objective." Prior to the recess Democratic Majority Lead­ er Mike Mansfield had asked unanimous con­ sent to set aside the Equal Rights for Women Bill to consider job safety. However, objections were voiced by Sens. Dominick (R-Cblo.) and William Saxbe (R-Ohio). Along with other Republican spokesmen, they argued they were not opposed to job safety but felt that action would be hasty and a mistake. Democrats immediately challenged the idea that there had been little time for consideration of job safety legislation. Careful Analysis "I know of no measure which has been more carefully analyzed by the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare than this measure," declared Sen. Walter Mondale (D-Minn.). "We have long understood the serious and profound neces­ sity of having reforms in the field of occupational health and safety." Sen. Ralph Yarborough (D-Tex.), chairman of the committee, pointed out the bill has been before the Congress at least four years. He added that this "is no rush job; it is not an eleventh hour speed-up." The Administration and the business coali­ tion have demanded that occupational safety and health codes be written by an independent panel. Most Democrats and organized labor support placing responsibility with the Secretary of Labor who, with professional advice, will set safety and health standards and enforce the law. Jacob Qayman, administrative director of the AFL-CIO's Industrial Union Department, cited the differences between the two views. "This is not a mere difference in words or theory," he wrote, "but a real difference in meaningful, effective and practical fulfillment of the spirit of any sound occupational safety and health bill. Democrat John Tunney (fifth from left), who recently was elected U.S. Senator from California, was a guest at a Catholic Maritime Cluh luncheon in San Pedro. Appearing with the son of the famous prize fighter. Gene Tunney, were from left: Gerald Brown, SIU port agent in Wilmington; William Gilbert, assistant regional director of the AFL-CIO; Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president; John Fick, port agent for the Marine Firemen^s Union; Tunney; Zig Arowitz, executive secretary of the Los Angeles County Federation of Lahor, and John Cinqumanti of the Los Angeles Building Trades Council. ¥ I^ I Earn Lifeboat Tickets The latest group of Seafarers to earn lifeboat tickets through the SIU's Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship in New York are ready to ship out. They are: (standing from left) George McCraney, Jack Pollard, John Wood, deorge Stefanescu and SIU Instructor Len Decker. (Seated) L. S. Morris, John N. Venizelos, Calvin McChristian and Robert Malone. Senate Bill Aids Elderly Washington, D.C. Labor is expected to give a strong push for a bill to reform social security benefits now be­ fore the Senate Finance Com­ mittee. The bill would increase bene­ fits 10 percent, set the minimum payments at $100 a month, and establish the base wage at $12,000 per year. The House has passed a bill calling for a five percent in­ crease in benefits, a boost in payments from $64 a month to $67.50, and an increase in the wage ijase from the current $7,800 to $9,000 a year. The AFL-CIO feels that the House measure is too weak and that the Senate bill is more in line with people's needs al­ though much more could be done. Labor has been calling for an immediate 10 percent in­ crease in benefits, an increase of 20 percent by 1972, a twostep increase in the minimum from $90 the first year to $120 the second, an increase in the wage base to $15,000 and the systematic introduction of fiancing from general revenues without undue increases in pre­ miums paid by workers and their employers. Unity Is ILO Keynote (Continued from page 3) Barisic, Alvin Shapiro, Gene Spector and Shannon J. Wall of the NMU; Max Condiotti and Burt E. Lanpher of the Staff Officers Association of America, an affiliate of the SIUNA; Harvey Strichartz of the American Radio Associa­ tion, and William Rich of the NMP. A group from the NMP who participated in the later part of the conference as observers in­ cluded Morris Weistein, Ken­ neth Camisa, Price Mitchell and John Beime. James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, was the U.S. management delegate. Working with here were Martin F. Hickey of the T & M Serv­ ice Corp.; M. Edmond Marcus of the Gulf Oil Corp.; William I. Ristine of the Keystone Ship­ ping Co.; Clifford V. Rowland of Prudential-Grace Lines, Inc., and Donald J. Schmidt of Farrell Lines, Inc. Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Andrew E. Gibson was chief of the American contingent and a government delegate. Joseph Goldberg, special assistant to the commissioner of labor statistics of the U.S. Labor De­ partment, served as the second government delegate. Assisting them were Capt. Garth H. Read, chief adviser, and Capt. Kindrel N. Ayers of the U.S. Coast Guard; Mrs, Beatrice M. Burgoon of the De­ partment of Labor; Arthm: M. Friedberg of the Department of Commerce; Dominick Manfredi and George E. McCarthy, Jr., foreign representatives for the Maritime Administration, and Roger C. Schrader, U.S. labor attache in Geneva. Also attending the conference were Herbert Brand, adminis­ trator, and Capt. Richard Stone, director of agency relations of the Transportation Institute, the Washington-based maritime re­ search organization. Exec$ Make Political Gifts Princeton, NJ. The Citizens Research Foun­ dation here has completed a study showing individual polit­ ical campaign contributions in 1968, averaging $4,202, were reported by 294 big business officials representing 49 corpo­ rations. These figures indicate one sound rcesoii for union polit­ ical activity and its politick ed­ ucation programs: so labor can have an equal voice with big business in the political arena. �Andrew Furuseth (1854-1938) More than any other man, it was Andrew Furuseth, a Noriwegian i m m ijg r a n t, who I emancipated seajmen from the [conditions of I virtual slavery (under which they y. had lived and Mw o r k e d, and thus justly earned his place in history as the "Abraham Lin­ coln of the seas." Furuseth, who guided the destiny of American seamen for more than half a centmy, was bom in Romedal, Norway in 1854, and died in 1938. His greatest triumph, after long years of tireless effort, came in 1915 when, with the help of the late Senator Robert La FoUette, Sr., he obtained passage of the Seamen's Act— the "Seamen's Bill of Rights" which brought an end to the conditions of virtual serfdom under which American seamen had formerly existed. But Furuseth's efforts had their roots much earlier. His activity in behalf of the Ameri­ can seamen in fact, started the moment he came to the United States in 1880. In 1887 Furuseth was elect­ ed Secretary of the Pacific Coast Seamen's Union. In 1891, the amalgamation of the Coast Seamen's Union and Steamship Sailors of the Pacific, took place and Furuseth remained at the helm until 1935. Thus Fumseth can well be said to be not only the father of the SIUNA, but the father of the entire Ameri­ can maritime labor movement. Much of the special place of seafarers in the structure of the International Labor Organiza­ tion is the result of Furuseth's efforts and his long friendship with Samuel Gompers, founder of the AFL. TogeAer they established international recog­ nition of sailing men through the offices of ILO. SlU Marks 32nd Year Of Progress for Seamen This month Seafarers at sea and ashore celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Seafarers International Union. The years since its inception in 1938 have been ones of progress and ac­ complishment. The SHTs history is one of struggle—struggle every inch of the way. Out of the vigorous uphill battles waged by SIU members came the Union hir­ ing hall, SIU Welfare and Pen­ sion Plans, paid vacations, hos­ pital and surgical benefits for members and their fairiilies, and the upgrading programs. These are just some of the things Seafarers have fought for and won down through the years—and enjoy today. Pre-Union Days Miserable Those dark days before the union was formed are vividly remembered by many men still sailing today. Those were the days when shipboard food was slop, foc'sles were rat infested and life aboard ship was an inhuman ordeal. These were the days when it was beaten into the heads of seamen that the ship's master was "boss" and could force men who sailed under him to work for endless hours at substandard wages fixed by the shipo\^ers. Standing three four-hour watches per day was normal duty for men at sea and pay­ ment for overtime was unheard of. Ship's libraries didn't exist and neither did the leisure time to use them. Everyday items like soap and matches, towels and' clean linen, even a mattress—had to be provided by the Seafarer himself. Misery and degradation were a part of every seaman's daily life at sea. Strong and able leaders— men from the ranks—^began to step forward to lead the fight to break the chains of abuse and oppression that tied the seamen down. Andrew Furuseth, a Norwe­ gian, dedicated himself to the task of getting the Seaman's Act of 1915 made into law. Furuseth rallied the suport of seamen behind Sen. Robert La Follette, who led the fight in Congress. After an arduous legislative battle. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Seaman's Act into law. Freed from Slavery The Seaman's Act of 1915 has been aptly referred to as the Emancipation Proclama­ tion of Seamen because it re­ leased men of the sea from virtual slave conditions. For the first time, the basic rights of seamen were spelled out and the building of an organization of seamen began. Furseth became secretary of the Pacific Coast^ Seaen's Un-ion in 1887 and worked to combine the Coast Seaman's Union and the Steamship Sail­ ors of the Pacific into the Sail­ or's Union of the Pacific. The SUP, with Furuseth at the helm, led the way toward securing a better life for Ameri­ can seamen, but a serious set­ back occurred in 1921 when the shipowners, backed by the government and using thou­ sands of strikebreakers, tempo­ rarily crushed the union. It took ten long years to re­ build the union. Harry Lundeberg, the successor to Furuseth as head of the SUP, led the West Coast sailors through the bitter strikes of 1934 and 1936. Those intense struggles re­ established the Union and laid the groundwork for the birth of the SIU in 1938. This is the legacy of the SIU—32 years of struggle for a better life for seafaring men. At the time of the celebra­ tion of the first anniversary of the SIU, in November, 1939, a Seafarers Log editorial urged SIU members to: Loyalty Required "Be loyal to your union and take pride in its progress; you have helped to build it and must continue to help. An or­ ganization is only as strong as its membership, and the mem­ bers are the union." Harry Lundeberg (1901-1957) The man who succeeded Fu­ ruseth as the head of the SUP, and who later became the first president of the SIUNA, was Harry Lunde­ berg, who was bom in 1901 and died in 1957. Lundeberg came on the scene at a time when the seamen's union move­ ment had been dormant for more than a decade, after be­ ing crushed in 1921 by the Government-supported strike­ breaking efforts of the ship­ owners. It was Lundeberg who, as head of the SUP, led the West Coast sailors through the bitter strikes of 1934 and 1936, which re-established militant trade un­ ionism for seamen. It was also Lundeberg who in 1938, ob­ tained a charter from the American Federation of Labor establishing the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America and who, two weeks later, issued the charter estab­ lishing the SIU. Because Seafarers responded in earnest to these words then, and continue to do so today, we can celebrate the 32nd an­ niversary of the SIU with pride. Looking back over the his­ tory of the SIU during the November membership meeting in the port of New York, SIU President Paul Hall reminded those present of the nature of the fighting spirit of the SIU with the words: "Down through the years many of this union's enemies have attempted to count us out of the fight and pronounce the last rites over us. But each time they attempted this we sprang back to overcome the forces fighting against us, and we won. We won because of the determination of our mem­ bership and the justice of our causes." Weisberger Pledges Aid in Revitalization Porfland, Ore. Morris Weisberger, executive secretary-treas­ urer of the Sailor's Union of the Pacific, deplor­ ing what he called the "shooting gallery" at­ mosphere of the Propeller Club convention here, said that unions were not the only ones re­ sponsible for tensions between maritime labor and management. Weisberger, one of the convention's roster of maritime speakers, said, "After two days of be­ ing around here, I find it quite fashionable to take on labor unions and criticize them before a captive audience. If I offend anyone, I assure you I won't apologize. If the shoe fits, wear it." He then said that one of the major stumbling blocks in labor relations in the maritime industry is that top executives have stayed away from the bargaining table and assigned the work to "fifth and sbcth echelon executives." "I think that I can say without any hesitation that maritime labor is prepared to work with management and government in the difficult struggle ahead to develop a merchant marine that provides security for the American worker, the American com­ munity and the nation as a whole," Weis­ berger said, the fleet has contribThe bad state of utcd to union-man­ agement tensions in wliich every element of the industry had to fight for survival. "Management o f course, has fought to retain profits," he said. "Conversely, the unions have fought to keep job protection for its members at standards that would enable them to live in the community in a manner enjoyed by other American workers." Weisberger added that there "was little that management or labor could have done on their own to reverse this trend." He said that government had "contributed in a very large measure to the disintegration and the decline of shipping" by failing to provide cargo for the American-flag fleet. He said, "When government agencies—and I refer to all administrations equally. Democratic and Republican, which have been in power dur­ ing our decline—^fail to support the American merchant marine, when they fail to insist on compliance with the Cargo Preference Laws, how can we expect private shippers to do any­ thing else but t^e the government's lead?" "So that in assessing the cause for the condi­ tion of the American merchant marine, at the very least, all three—^labor^ management and government—equally share responsibility for the situation we are in now," Weisberger said. The uphill climb for the American merchant marine, Weisberger said, must be marked by co­ operation and collective action. "Speaking as I do from the standpoint of maritime workers, I can say that we recognize the challenge and the problems, and we shall do our best." Weisberger said, "the labor movement—mari­ time labor—will continue efforts of this kind and others of a cooperative nature to help assure that we have a viable American fleet." Seafarers Loi �HLSS Opens High School Equivaiecy Course rjihe Maryland State Department of Edu­ cation's Division of Certification and Ac­ creditation has selected the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as the General Educa­ tional Development (GED) High School Equivalency Diploma Testing Center for St. Mary's County, Md. To enable HLSS trainees who are under the minimum age of 17 years and who come from all over the country to complete their training and sit for the GED examination, the department waived Maryland's age and resi­ dence requirements for the HLSS students. Classes have started to prepare the first group of trainees for an examination in De­ cember. They are attending classes in English, mathematics, social studies, science, literature and spelling. GED equivalency diplomas certify that a student who, for one reason or another has not completed four years of high school, has achieved the equivalent of a high school edu­ cation through study on his own. "The GED program is an ideal way to pro­ vide high school equivalency to all our train­ ees during their regular academic and voca­ tional education," said Miss Hazel Brown, HLSS director of academic education. A pre-test examination to evaluate students' academic strengths and weaknesses was held last month. It will allow the teaching staff to provide personalized instruction to fit each trainee's needs. • ^ t:- u. V' i:?. ' i. ' Wilfred Gapetz, left, HLSS audio­ visual director, and Roy Wood, audio-visual technician, prepare a chart to be used as a GED teaching aid. f Miss Brown, right, discusses the GED program with her staff. They are, from left, Mrs. Susan Gary, Mrs. Anne Thomas, Miss Nancy Hazam, Mrs. Eve Naill and Mrs. Dorothy J"orte. HLSS Librarian Nancy Hazam assists GED aspirants with their studies. The library catalogs vocational and academic textbooks, general reference and recreational books, magazines and newspapers. m �'•l. Limitation of class size and an emphasis on individual instruction will aid the trainees in preparing for their GED high school equivalency examinations. Newly arrived audio­ visual aids are ex­ amined by Miss Brown and Mrs. Anne Thomas, teaching assistant. The program will utilize modern slides, film strips, tape recordings and sound films to supplement classroom preparation. To guage strong and weak points in the candi­ dates' academic backgrounds, a pre-test is ad­ ministered. The results will enable the teaching staff to provide personalized instruction. A reading laboratory and a variety of teaching aids and specialized equipment are available to the students. i M I �f. ILO Calls for New Seafarer Benefits (Continued from Page 3) publicize accidents in hopes of preventing their repetition. ^ A second convention that received unanimous ap­ proval deals with accommoda­ tions for sailing men on ships of all nations of the world. Hall told the gathering that bad ac­ commodations had led to ill will between sailors and their employers in the past. "Let us not get so immersed in fractions and statistics," he counseled, "that we forget we are talking about human beings who, in the course of their em­ ployment, are subjected to virtually every anguish in man's experience." Living Space The convention calls for na­ tions to adopt laws that would guarantee that every Seafarer be allocated no less than 40.36 square feet of space in sleep­ ing rooms in ships between 1,000 and 3,000 tons; 45.75 square feet in ships of 3,000 to 10,000 tons and 51.13 square feet in ships of 10,000 tons or more. The number of men per sleeping room ought not to ex­ ceed two, the convention as­ serts; except in passenger ships where four men may be quarter­ ed together. The measure lists equip­ ment to be provided for Sea­ farers and, m ships of more than 8,000 tons, it urges that a library for showing films or television programs be avail­ able. ^ The ILO made a recom­ mendation calling for the installation of air condi­ tioning in ships of 1,000 tons or more. Noise Abatement ^ Another recommenda­ tion calls for research in noise reduction procedures in­ cluding the possibility of pro­ viding ear protectors for engine room use, and locating crew quarters as far from noise sources as possible. ^ Seafarers' welfare at sea and in port was the major subject of an extensive ILO recommendation. The con­ ference proposed that Seafarers' hotels be provided in heavily visited ports; the circulation of free films, books, newspapers and sports equipment by gov­ ernments; further effort on the quick forwarding of Seafarers' mail; and permission for visitors on ship. ^ The ILO recommendation on employment problems followed ILO Direc­ tor-General V/ilfred J e n k s' opening suggestion of an "early warning system for employment reductions." Redundant Duties J e n k s said technological change may cause some seafar­ ing jobs to become "redundant," and he warned that the indus­ try ought to be prepared with special "re-employment and re­ training programs." "Control of entry into the seagoing profession will need to be strictly related to antici­ pated future manpower require­ ments," Jenks said. The session adopted a rec­ ommendation that would foster a national mmipower plan for each of the participating na­ tions. It also asked that ar­ rangements be made "for train­ ing and retraining where chang­ es in function and required skills arising from technical de­ velopments are likely to affect Seafarers." Free Training ^ Another ILO recom­ mendation would put vo­ cational training for Seafarers on a national scale, financed by government on a regular and sustaining basis. It urges that training for upgrading be con­ ducted by governments at no cost to the trainees. ^ A final recommendation called for modernization of the minimum wage for Sea­ farers. The last Maritime Ses­ sion of the ILO, held in 1958, broke new ground when it estab­ lished $70 a month as the minimum base wage for all Sea­ farers. The move was in the form of a recommendation. Several nations have followed the recommendation, although a few still permit operators to pay as little as $35 a month as a base rate. The 1970 Maritime Conference called for a mini­ mum wage of $100 a month, a level deemed necessary to main­ tain the same standards today that the $70 wage would pro­ vide in 1958. Resolutions of the session asked the ILO to study: • Industrial relations in the shipping industry. • A revised convention on paid vacations for Seafarers. • The health of Seafarers. . • The up-dating of conven­ tions on such matters as health services aboard ship, medical records, training of personnel in first aid and nursing. • Compensatory leave for weekend and holiday work. • Application of ILO stand­ ards to ships flying so-called "flhgs of convenience." • Technical cooperation with countries now developing mari­ time programs. • Anti-pollution methods ap­ plicable to the handling of waste on ships. Summing up the work of the session, Nagendra Singh, secre­ tary to the President of India, and president of the Maritime Session, said: "I have no doubt that the adjective 'great,' which I use with pride in connection with this conference, is true to the hilt and is in no way an exag­ geration. ... If your efforts have to be judged, the only yardstick is that of end prod­ uct wherein this conference has beaten the record of all others." Singh said the record of "spectacular achievement is due to the excellent coopera­ tion between governments, ship­ owners and workers." TTS, Klrkland Presented Maritime Honor AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland addresses the eighth annual dinner gathering of the Maritime Port Council Greater New York and Vicinity, an affiliate of the Maritime Trades De­ partment. Kirkland was presented with the Council's Maritime Service Award "for his effective efforts and contributions to American labor, and in particular, for his activities in behalf of American maritime workers and the industry in which they make their livelihood." Seated to - Kirkland's left are Anthony Scotto, president of the New York Port Council and Earl Shepard, a vicepresident of the Seafarers International Union. The SIU is an affiliate of the MTD and participates in all Port Council affairs throughout the country. DISPATCHERS REPORT Ariontie. Gulf & inland Waters District October 1.1970 to October 31,1970 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ....... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A. QassB 6 2 129 116 8 14 27 47 27 21 32 22 9 11 28 45 68 91 46 61 64 25 87 80 50 37 566 587 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA QassB C[llass C 8 2 4 96 63 7 9 6 1 30 12 2 6 0 14 23 5 21 0 2 4 34 20 4 42 29 0 40 43 16 33 0 31 68 4 1 20 28 5 419 269 45 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB 10 0 197 173 23 23 123 62 40 44 51 50 22 23 59 37 159 76 152 97 43 57 128 91 30 20 1037 752 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB 3 4 139 100 10 15 27 38 15 18 28 19 3 8 38 23 73 91 73 37 57 9 63 109 32 31 625 433 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Qa^ A Class B Cl^ C 2 1 1 73 12 69 7 0 7 1 32 12 5 1 11 27 21 2 0 0 2 23 0 16 3 30 47 17 35 45 23 24 0 74 5 42 80 2 18 367 45 358 All Groups ClassA ClassB 4 6 163 75 17 21 81 32 26 40 25 51 10 15 41 46 116 56 80 112 15 37 93 87 27 13 705 698 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals i.. All Groups ClassA ClassB 6 4 67 58 7 8 30 11 21 11 10 20 10 3 14 23 47 75 17 27 25 16 67 57 17 33 302 381 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups QassA QassB Class 3 3 2 5 51 50 7 0 6 18 16 6 0 5 8 5 11 21 0 0 2 17 1 16 39 2 23 22 30 23 2 16 9 7 47 44 2 18 10 55 231 255 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB 5 4 130 99 9 23 23 32 29 22 13 29 22 13 47 20 131 23 ioo 78 18 21 95 67 37 6 705 502 I �Brofherhood of fhe Sea Press Comments Working Together' Signing of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 drew praise from nearly all segments of the nation's press. While the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal found fault with the bill, most of the nation's newspapers described the bill in terms like those below: Nashville, Tenn., BANNER "The policies of neglect prac­ ticed by two previous adminis­ trations have placed the United States on a course to third-rate status as a maritime power. . . . Now, fortunately, the course has been reversed and the federal government at last has moved decisively in these areas. The President realizes that reversing a 10year trend of federal indolence is an arduous task. But a start has been made and it is gratify­ ing to know that after such a protracted period of neglect, the United States is moving boldly to recapture its title as master of the seas." Cargo Is the Key We've been saying all along that one of the keys to the success of the nation's new maritime program will be the acquisition of more Ameri­ can ships. Thus, it was interesting to note the remarks of Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) at a recent luncheon of the AFT-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, an organization with which the SIU is affiliated. Rep. Murphy told his audience that "one does not have to be and expert to know that cargo and cargo vessels are inextricably bound to­ gether." And, he sa'id, the need for more cargo for U.S.-flag ships has become even more acute because of the new technology of the sea. He described the new technology as "the im­ proved and increased use of the containership, the building of massive barge-carrying ships and the dawn of the era of the supertanker." But, he warned, "all these sleek new ships— the huge tankers, the efficient freighters—all of them will be unnecessary" without sufficient cargo to fill them. Thus, he said, he is that some of the major government fail to use vessels, and send their toms." "bewildered at the fact shipping agencies in the available American-flag cargoes in foreign bot­ We join him in the bewilderment and in his call for a stop to the foreign shipping practice of those agencies, a stop Rep. Murphy said should come "at once." He said that an end to sending cargoes in for­ eign ships would be "a shining example to pri­ vate industry" which, like the government, often chooses foreign-flag vessels. And, said the congressman, the Congress and the President have just declared a new national maritime policy, a policy that will be hampered in its achievement if American cargoes continue to sail foreign. That might be the best reason of all to "Ship American." Food for Thought In he old days of the labor movement, one of the considerations that prevented many strikes and ended many others was starvation suffered by strikers and their famililes. In this age of enlightment, government food stamp programs are open to strikers and their families, thus preventing the use of the shameful weapon of starvation against strikers. But even in 1970 there are those, particularly in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who would end the giving of food stamps to strikers and revive the weapon of starvation. The Chamber has said it can see no reason Lewiston, Me., SUN "The American Merchant Marine has dwindled in size under two Democratic Presi­ dents and the share of ocean­ going trade carried in Ameri­ can ships has dropped steadily. President Nixon resolved to change that situation when he was campaigning two years ago. The law which he has signed had little difficulty win­ ning bipartisan support in Congress. A new subsidy pro­ gram will pump new life into the American shipping lines." why government food stamps, and thus govern­ ment funds, should be given strikers. The Cham­ ber says it also sees no reason for other forms of public assistance to be open to strikers and their families. It doesn't matter to the Chamber that the government spends money to ship food to hun­ gry people around the world, or that it makes expenditures for food for hungry people on un­ employment and social welfare rolls.. It's only strikers that the Chamber cares to starve. We would suggest that the Chamber consider strengthening its humanitarian instincts. Check Received, Thanks for Help To the Editon I would like to thank Richard Hollingsworth of the SIU Wel­ fare Plan and the officials of the Seafarers International Union for their prompt action in forwarding Albert Olson's insurance check— which I received. I would also like to thank the officials of the SIU in the Port of Buffalo, and the officials of the IBU Tug & Dredge Region in Buffalo for the services they rend­ ered me during the time when I needed assistance. They were very helpful and by my side whenever I needed them. Very truly yours, Mrs. Alhort (Ol^) Olson Buffalo, New York Daughter Home From Hospital To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and to the SIU for the large hospital bill they paid to Alexian Brothers Hospital in San Jose, Calif., and to Dr. Glick. My daughter, Kathlene Rita, is much better now and is at home. I would also like to thank the SIU on behalf of my husband, Fidel, who is on tiie Seatrain Car­ olina now. Sincerely Yours Mariene De Dios San lose, Cidif. Camden, N.J., COURIER-POST "Even without the impact that new ship construction would have meant here, we still believe that the United States must have a strong mer­ chant marine. It would be disastrous to the nation to let it die. The new legislation should start to bring it back." Baltimore, Md., NEWS AMERICAN "This landmark piece of leg­ islation—containing the first substantial changes in govern­ ment maritime policy since 1936—is designed to reverse the steady deterioration of the U.S. Merchant Marine. . . . Baltimore has good reason to cheer. . . Boston, Mass., HERALD-TRA VELER "(The bill) should provide America's shipbuilding industry with a sorely needed shot in the arm, and will also pay off in valuable dividends for our seriously neglected and out-ofdate merchant marine. . . . Whatever the cost of restoring our maritime power, however, it is one which must be paid." Hartford, Conn., COURANT "The decline of the Ameri­ can merchant marine parallels that of the passenger railroad service in some ways and may be arrested by similar methods involving government support in massive amounts but without mention of the word national­ ization. ... No one can find fault with an attitude that will result in the saving of jobs in shipyards and on ships." San Diego, Calif., UNION "With the new maritime pro­ gram the government is recog­ nizing that it is folly for a trad­ ing nation like the United States of America to allow its mer­ chant marine to languish. It is now up to shipbuilders and ship operators to pick up the ball and run." SEAFAKEBS^MLOO Nov. 1970 • Vol. XXXIII, No. 11 Offlcial Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. President Cal Tanner Earl Shepard Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President A1 KenSec.-Treoa. Lindsey Williams Vice-President A1 Tanner Robert Matthews Vice-President Vice-President Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018 by the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, APLCIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Sec­ ond class postage paid at Wash­ ington. D.C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards should bf/ sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.T. 11232. •vi /, �-fj us. Teamwork Stops Cuban Attack Geneva, Switzerland Political outbursts, and particularly venomous attacks against the United States by the Soviet bloc nations, have been increasingly undermining the worldwide worker-management-govern­ ment jorum that is the International La­ bor Organization. The primary function of the ILO is to upgrade the standards of workers around the globe. Communist bloc political tirades— some 34 in number—against the United States in the June meeting of the ILO were instrumental in the decision by Congress to withhold the nation's $3.7 million contribution for the first six months of 1971. The American delegation to the Eighth Maritime Session and the 55th Session of the ILO in Geneva, Switzer­ land, last month was determined to eliminate the growing tendency to turn ILO sessions into platforms of political expediency, according to SIU President Paul Hall. Hall headed the U.S. work­ ers' delegation and served as vice chair­ man of the ILO Seafarers (Workers) Group during the conference. The result was that only one attempt was made to turn the conference into a political arena and away from its official job of finding methods to improve the wages and working conditions of the world's seamen. The single exception involved two members of the Cuban delegation. An attack upon the United States and AFLCIO President George Meany was started by Cuba's government delegate, Garcia Inchaustegui, who was later joined by Cuba's Workers' Delegate Levy Tur. They were reined in by the conference's presiding officers. Answering the Cubans' attacks for the United States were Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs An­ drew E. Gibson, a government delegate and chairman of the American delega­ tion; Joseph Goldberg, special assistant to the commissioner of labor statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor and the second U.S. government delegate, and Hall. The president of the Mari­ time Session, Nagendra Singh, secretary to the President of India, referred to the , lialogue in his closing remarks. The exchanges came during the de­ bate on the adoption of the ILO di­ rector-general's report. Excerpts from the official transcript of the session showing the attacks and the replies, in the order that they occurred, follow: October 19 MR. GARCIA INCHAUSTEGUI (Govern­ ment delegate, Cuba)—This conference is being held at the very time when the United States Congress has supported the anti-labor maneuver by George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO, which has led to the suppression and re­ duction of the contribution due from the United States to the ILO budget. We protest against this further manifesta­ tion of a reactionary, anti-democratic and anti-labor policy. THE PRESIDENT—^I must ask the speaker to adhere to the subject under discussion. MR. GARCIA INCHAUSTEGUI—I believe that my remarks are fully in order. The survival of this organization—^now af­ fected by the anti-democratic measure adopted by the United States Congress —^is a matter coming within the scope of this session. However, I shall do as you ask and complete my speech. The ILO should stress more hrmly than ever its universal character and, without delay, take concrete action to give effect to that principle and to counteract this new attack with addi­ tional energy on behalf of the aspira­ tions of the workers, for those are its true reasons for existing. MR. GOLDBERG (Government dele­ gate, United Statesj—VIe have no in­ tention of engaging in political discus­ sion or of meeting political recrimina­ tions which have no bearing on the problems before this conference. . . . We would refer again to the com­ ments of the president to the effect that he hoped that political issues or nongermane issues would not arise, and that delegates would refrain, as far as possible, from asking for the floor on a point of order. I would think that all of us would agree that we would prefer not to have to resort to such action, and I might say it is with a great feel­ ing of discommoding the conference that I have had to do so, but this has been the fault of the previous speaker. October 23 MR. LEVY TUR (Workers' delegate, Cuba}—rln the twelve years that have elapsed since the last maritime session of the general conference, the world has beheld no more flagrant breach of free­ dom of the seas and the law of the sea than the blockade organized by the government of the United States against Cuba. . . . At a time when there is so much hypocritical talk of the need to abide by international law it is deeply disappoint­ ing that the director-general should pru­ dently make no mention of the flagrant use of force by a great and powerful coiintry against a small ILO member state. THE PRESIDENT (MR. HEINRICH WIEMERS)—I am availing myself of my pow­ ers to interrupt the speaker. You must believe that I do this most reluctantly. However, all of us here hate war and injustice, and we have a chance here to make a contribution towards removing the barriers and improving the condi­ tions of work and life in the various countries, thus reducing the danger of future war, and indeed, making it im­ possible, perhaps. . . . I do not think that we should avail ourselves of this opportunity for any other purpose, and I think we will be wasting it if we use our time here to make reproaches against one another or even to engage in abuse. MR. LEVY TUR—As I was saying, the Cuban merchant fleet has continued to grow despite a ferocious blockade of the most blatantly imperialistic type and despite flagrant breaches of rights en­ shrined in the United Nations Charter and other international agreements guar­ anteeing freedom of trade. It has con­ tinued despite the existence of a United States "black list" on which ships ven­ turing to defy the blockade are entered. It is my bounden duty to record that this criminal blockade is the fruit of an unbridled Yankee imperialism—an im­ perialism which has never forgiven Cuba for having thrown off the yoke of the United States and built a socialist so­ ciety. ... THE PRESIDENT (MR. WIEMERS)—I must now urge the speaker not to use such terms as "ferocious," "criminal" and so on. Otherwise, I shall be obliged to withdraw the right to speak from him in accordance with the standing orders. MR. LEVY TUR—There are certain problems which affect all of us, and there is no reason whatsoever why they should remain the jealously guarded preserve of a little oligarchy. I am saying that the United States decision to refuse pay­ ment of its contribution singularly limits the possibilities open to this conference, because it is at this very moment dis­ easing resolutions which . . . THE PRESIDENT (MR. WIEMERS)—I very much regret that the workers' dele­ gate of Cuba is not respecting the stand­ ing orders, and I regret very much that he has not had regard to my warnings. I feel that there is disquiet in the hall, and I now request the speaker to re­ sume his seat, as he has not had regard to the standing orders which govern all our proceedings here. . . . MR. GIBSON (Government delegate. United States)—TYIQ ILO and all its participating members are well aware that our association in this body is di­ rected to the improvement of conditions for workers, and therefore it is essential that in this assembly we concentrate on Official U.S. delegates to the Eighth Maritime Conference and 55th Session of the International Labor Organization listen as an interpreter relays an address by a foreign delegate. Representing the United States are (from left) James J. Reynolds, management delegate and president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping; Paul Hall, SIU president and U.S. workers' delegate; Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime AITairs Andrew E. Gibson, the chief U.S. delegate, and Joseph P. Gold­ berg, special assistant to the commissioner of the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics and the second government delegate. those areas of direct ILO concern. This is not the body for political disputes. This has never been an assembly in which to give vent to petty personal at­ tacks and insulting invective. To allow such deterioration would bring disrepute on the whole structure of the ILO. To dilute with politics our efforts here is to harm the workers, who should be the primary concern of this assembly. MR. HALL (Worker delegate, United States)—Unfortunately, despite the secretary-general's reminder of our pur­ pose here and the clear and precise rules laid down by the president of the confer­ ence, a government delegate launched an hysterical tirade, purely political in character, against the United States, in the course of which he resorted to an unwarranted, despicable and irresponsi­ ble attack on George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO, the trade union center to which all unions in the United States delegation to this conference are affili­ ated. Admonished as this government dele­ gate was by the conference president, this was not only a tasteless abuse of a great and militant trade union leader, it was an abuse of this conference as well. But it stands in the record, and I, as the United States workers' delegate and as a professional sailor for all of my life, cannot let that vilification go un­ challenged in the record. The record should reflect that no group of Ameri­ can workers has received greater sup­ port from George Meany in its struggles, whether they involved conflict with em­ ployers over economic issues, or with govenunent over policy inimical to the workers' interests, than has the mari­ time workers. He has always stood shoulder to shoulder with the profes­ sional sailor of our country. George Meany's unqualified backing and valu­ able assistance has been forthcoming in every militant action the American mari­ time labor movement and its unions have taken in support of economic struggles waged by maritime workers outside the United States, from the shores of Europe to the Near East and the Far East and to the Mediterranean; and you, as brother seafarers, are aware of those occasions. . . . Let us then stay, as has been suggested within this conference, within the scope and mandate of the present session of this ILO conference. Let us fulfill our obligation to devote our ef­ forts exclusively to the affairs and to the welfare of the professional sailors of the world. We must not allow our commitment to this purpose to be sub­ verted in the interests of any other ob­ jective whatsoever. October 30 THE PRESIDENT (MR. SINGH)—I am indeed grateful to the conference as a whole for the consideration and courtesy shown in these discussions; however, certain remarks were made which were not in keeping with the standing orders of the conference and I was therefore required to contemplate and plan their deletion. However, inasmuch as the workers' delegate from the United States effectively restored the record as regards the president of the AFL-CIO, and since the workers' vice-president who was in the chair at the time used the gavel and clearly indicated by his ruling that offensive remarks were com­ pletely unacceptable, I now feel, as president, that the record is sufficiently clear so as to require no further action on my part. The gavel has done its job and has left nothing further for me to do, so I accordingly close this chapter -i �Digest of SiU Ships Meetings WACOSTA (Sca-Land), Oct. 4Chainnan, Jose L. U. Gonzalez; Secretary, T. D. York; Deck Dele­ gate, J. EMckersen; Engine Delegate, Richard McDonald; Steward Dele­ gate, Carl B. Carlen, Jr. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything running smoothly. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Sept 20—Chairman, C. A. Hellman; Secretary, L. D. Pierson; Deck Del^ate, James L. Hornby; En­ gine Delegate, J. A. Beem, Jr.; Stewakd Delegate, S. D. Cabildo. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dqiartment for job well done. SACRAMENTO (Ogden Marine), Oct 4—Chairman, William P. Link, Jr.; Secretary, Darrell G. Chafo; Deck Delegate, Don Dil­ lon; Engine Delegate, M. Hinson; Steward Delegate, James S. Woods. No beefs and no disputed OT. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Oct. 4—Chairman, Otto Pedersen; Sec­ retary, Angeles Deheza; Deck Dele­ gate, William Firshing; Engine Del­ egate, Robert Calawell; Steward Ddegate, Albert Brown. No beefs and no disputed OT. PONCE (Sea-Land), Oct. 4— Chairman, Dan Butts; Secretary, Alva McCullum; Deck Delegate, Paul Tatman; Engine Delegate, Stephm M. Sentenny; Steward Del­ egate, M. T. Costello. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. No beefs. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. EAGLE VOYAGER (United Maritime), Oct. 8—Chairman, Leo Paradise; Secretary, B. A. Baa; Deck Ddegate, Robert H. Bell, Sr. $7 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. CINLUMBIA OWL (Columbia), Oct 4—Chairman, T. J. Hilbum; Secretary, J. W. Thomas; Deck Delegate, Hans M. A. ^hmidt; Engine Delegate, Oscar Figueroa; Steward Delegate, Henry Jones, Jr. No beefs reported by department delegates. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmi­ an), Sept. 27—Chairman, Clyde E. Miller, Jr.; Secretary, L. Ceperiano; Deck Delegate, Stanley Krieg; En­ gine Delegate, Albert V. Loo; Steward Delegate, George H. Cradmell. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything nmning smoothly. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hud­ son Waterways), Sept. 27—Chair­ man, R. E. Todd; Secretary, F. R. Kazinkewicz; Deck Delegate, H. DeBoissiere; Engine Delegate, Pat­ rick Fox; Steward Delegate, J. Ben­ nett No beefs. Everything running smoothly. BUCKEYE ATLANTIC (Buck­ eye Steamship), Aug. 30—Chair­ man, Louis W. Cartwright; Secre­ tary, James Temple;' Deck Delegat^ Irwin Spruill; Engine Dele­ gate, W. Barriheau; Steward Dele­ gate, A. Hozz. No beefs reported by department delegates. BEAUREGARD (S e a - L a n d). Sept 20—Chairman; B. Hagei; Seaetary, Joseph Wilaszak; Deck Delegate, Thomas Henry; Engine Delegate, Alfred R. Fry; Steward Delegate, Joseph Keamer. $65 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward d^artment. ROBIN GRAY (Moore-McCormack), Sept. 13—Chairman, W. Wallace; Secretary, W. H. Raskins; Deck Delegate, Ellis U. Crum; En­ gine Delegate, Douglas C. Ward; Steward Delegate, James D. Gillian. No beefs reported by department delegates. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), Sept. 27—Chairman, Rob­ ert F. Mackert; Secretary, William T. Rose; Deck Delegate, John Wil­ son; Engine Delegate, F. A. Lee; Steward Delegate, Ralph Nay. No 6eefs. Everything running smoothly. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Sept. 26—Chairman, L. Curry; Secretary, John W. Parker, Jr. Dis­ puted OT in deck and engine de­ partments. TRANSERIE (Hudson Water­ ways), Aug. 2—Chairman, Stephen Homka; Secretary, William Alvaro. $75 in ship's fund. Everything run­ ning smoothly with no beefs. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks extended to stew­ ard department for job well done. TAMPA (Sea-Land), SepL 20— Chairman, G. Castro; Secretary, E. B. Tart; Deck Delegate, M. L. Garber; Engine Delegate, C. Martinussen; Steward Delegate, H. Robin­ son. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. ROBIN GRAY (Moore-McCormack), Sept. 27—Chairman, W. Wallace; Secretary, William Lovett; Deck Delegate, Ellis U. Crum; Engine Delegate, Douglas C. Ward; Steward Delegate, James D. Gil­ lian. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA FOX (Columbia Steamship Co.), Sept. 6—Chairman, N. A. Huff, Jr.; Secretary, Robert E. Kiedinger, Dedc Delegate, Rich­ ard Hopkins; En^e Delegate, Wil­ liam Smith. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Vote of thanks to Captain L. Guillemette for his thoughtfulness and consideration of the crew. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio­ neer, Sept. 27—Chairman, Bob Maas; S^retary, Jimmie Bartlett; Engine Delegate, James D. Allen, Jr.; Steward Delegate, C. L. Mar­ tin. No beefs and no disputed OT. All repairs taken care of. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tanker), Sept. 27—Chairman, F. J. McGarry; Secretary, Cyril A. Scott; Deck Delegate, Leroy McDaniel; Engine Delegate, R. B. Honeycutt. Disputed OT in deck and engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Wa­ terways), Oct. 11—Chairman, J. Lewis; Secretary, A. H. Reasko; Deck Delegate, Walter Zeleske; En­ gine Delegate, Henry W. Lee; Stew­ ard Delegate, Louis E. Hudson. $15.35 in ship's fund. Very happy and pleasant crew aboard. Vote of than^ to entire steward depart­ ment for good food and service. Chief steward thanks all delegates and entire crew for their coopera­ tion throughout voyage. TRANSHURON (Hudson Water­ ways), Oct. II—Chairman, L. Gribbon; Secretary, T. Hankins. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. DEL ORG (Delta), Oct. 11— Chairman, John Robinson; Secre­ tary, Vincent Sanchez, Jr.; Deck Delegate, John McDonald; Engine Delegate, Max L. Stewart; Steward Delegate, Stanley B. Wright. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hudson Waterways), Sept. 6— Chairman, William Leuscher; Sec­ retary, David C. Archia; Deck Del­ egate, William J. Card. Everything running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. JEFF DAVIS (Waterman), Oct. 4—Chairman and Deck Delegate, Walter Kuchta; Secretary, R. Bar- 76 Upgraders Receive Full Books Upgraders earning full books after successfully completing: the train­ ing program at the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship at Piney Point are from left: N. Hawkins, Henry Vain, Tom Steed, Mike Flem­ ing, Robert Young and Marion Dale. New full hook members from left, hack row are: Boh Shields, Don Bushy, Bill Dicky, Dennis Rowland and Riley Mills. In front are: Ray Gorju, Jack Pollard, Waller Wilson, George McCraney and Johnny Johns. ker; Steward Delegate, George Frazza. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hudson Waterways), Oct. 11— Chairman, William Leuschner; Sec­ retary, IDavid C. Archia; Deck Delegate, William J. Card; Steward Delegate, Grady Haley. Crewmembers all happy over raise in pension plan and extend vote of thanks to all union officials. TRENTON (Sea-Land), Oct. 11— Chairman, F. E. Selix; Secretary, D. B. Militar; Deck Delegate, John Owens; Engine Delegate, Adam E. Slovick. $5.30 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. TAMPA (Sea-Land), Oct. 4— Chairman, G. Castro; Secretary, E. B. Tart; Deck Delegate, S. Ruzyski; Engine Delegate, H. E. Welch; Steward Delegate, H. Robinson. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. TRENTON (Sea-Land), Oct. 4— Chairman, Floyd E. Selix; Secre­ tary, D. B. Militar, Deck Delegate, John Owens; Engine Delegate, Adam E. Slovick. $7.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. CARRIER DOVE (Waterman), Sept. 22—Chairman, C. McGowen; Secretary, Phil Reyes; Engine Dele­ gate, H. L. Tanner; Steward Dele­ gate, John H. Kenned. Everything running smoothly with no beefs, no disputed OT. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to negotiating committee for splendid job they did especially for the increase in the pension con­ tribution, and to the recently elect­ ed pension committee for their find­ ings and recommendations on low­ ering the retirement age to 55. Hearty vote of thanks extended steward department for excellent performance. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Oct. 5—Chairman, James S. Shortell; Secretary, Fred Sullins. $240 in movie fund. Everything running smoothly. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta). Sept. 6—Chairman, Paul R. Tur­ ner; Secretary, Wm. P. Kaiser. $21 in ship's fund and $6.32 in movie fund. Everything running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 11 — Chairman, Ame Houde; Secretary, Mike Dunn; Deck Delegate, Harry Smith; En­ gine Delegate, James D. Bergeria; Steward Delegate, George Quinn. $50 in ship's fund. Everything run­ ning smoothly with no beefs. Dis­ cussion held regarding quality of meat on board. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Oct. 13—Chairman, C. Frey; Sec­ retary, R. W. Elliott; Deck Dele­ gate. Burten R. Churchill; Engine Delegate, David A. Norris. Beefs in deck and steward department to be taken up with boarding patrol­ man. Vote of thanks to Brother Norris, who served as ship's dele­ gate. , OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 24 — Chairman. Ame Houde; Secretary, L. Nicho­ las; Deck Delegate, Harry A. Smith: Engine Delegate, James Bergeria; Steward Delegate. George Quinn. $49.70 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to captain and steward for job well done. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), Oct. 4—Chairman. John C. Alberti; Sec­ retary, Gny Walter; Deck Delegate. Tony Kotsis; Engine Delegate. Ra­ fael Mosdew; Steward Delegate, Edward Tresnick. $16.25 in ship's fund. No beefs. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land). Sept. 27—Chairman, James S. Shortell; Secretary, Fred Sullins. $240 in movie fund. Discussion held re­ garding new freightship agreement. Everything running smoothly with no beefs. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Oct. 4—Chairman, John H. Morris; Secretary, C. N. Johnson. $200 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tanker), Aug. 30—Chairman, F. I. McGarry; Secretary, Cyril A. Scott; Deck Delegate, Leroy McDaniel; Engine Delegate, R. B. Honeycutt. No beefs, no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. RAMBAM (American Bulk Car­ riers), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. M. Dalton; Secretary, S. Rothschild. Brother N. Nomis elected ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. MADAKET (Waterman), no date—Chairman, Chuck Hill; Sec­ retary, Sherman Wright; Deck Del­ egate, Bernard Landos; Engine Del­ egate, A. P. Lapari. $10.46 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in each depart­ ment to be taken up with boarding patrolman at payoff. NOONDAY (Waterman), Oct. 11—Chairman, E. Freimanis; Sec­ retary, F. Fletcher; Deck Delegate, William E. King; Engine Delegate, Richard Rogers; Steward Delegate, Alfred Flatts. $14.15 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. No beefs. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Serv­ ice), Oct. 3—Chairman, G. A. Paschall; Secretary, R. Hartley. Some disputed OT in deck department. Discussion held regarding shortage of various items in steward depart­ ment. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land), Oct. 6—Chairman, W. Morris; Secre­ tary, W. Nihem; Deck Delegate, Robert G. Mason; Engine Delegate, W. R. King; Steward Delegate, Robert L. Scott. Discussion held regarding pension plan. Everything running smoothly with no beefs, no disputed OT. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Oct. 11—Chairman, George Neyrey; Secretary, Teddy Kross; Deck Delegate, Richard Thoe; Engine Delegate, M. V. Howton; Steward Delegate, George Lafleur. Every­ thing running smoothly. Vote of thanks extended to steward depart­ ment for job well done. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio­ neer Maritime), Oct. 4—Chairman, R. Maas; Secretary, J. Bartlett; Deck Delegate, Howard Hall; En­ gine Delegate, James D. Allen, Jr.; Steward Delegate, Cecil H. Martin. Everything running smoothly. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio neer), Oct. 11 — Chairman, R. Maas; Secretary, J. Bartlett;' Deck Delegate, H. Hall; Engine Dele­ gate, J. D. Allen. Jr.; Steward Del­ egate, Cecil H. Martin. Everythiilg running smoothly. Disputed OT in deck department. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio­ neer Maritime), Oct. 18—Chair­ man, R. Maas; Secretary, J. Bart­ lett; Deck Delegate, Howard Hall; Engine Delegate, James D. Allen, Jr.; Steward Delegate, Cecil H. Martin. Everything running smooth­ ly. No beefs; no disputed OT. DEL NORTE (Delta), Sept. 9— Chairman, Tony J. Radich; Secre­ tary, Piggy Sahuque; Deck Dele­ gate, Angel J. Urti; Engine Dele­ gate, Arnold F. Rehm; Stew­ ard Delegate, Charles H. Cassaro. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks extended to steward de­ partment for job well done. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. Bentz; Secretary, J. E. Higgins; Engine Delegate, Terrill G. Clark; (Continued on Page 13) 1 4. �Nobel Prize Winner Hits Economic Policies A liberal-minded economist with a firm belief in a full-em­ ployment economy has been awarded the 1970 Nobel Memorial Prize for his work in EEOC Gets Added Powers f The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, previously restricted to in­ vestigation of job discrimina­ tion complaints, will be granted power to issue "cease and desist orders" to firms found in violation of the Equal Employment Op­ portunity Act under terms of a bill passed by the U.S. Senate. "Cease and desist" orders compel an employer to halt discriminatory practices found by the commission, and can force employers to hire without regard to race, color, creed. The Senate also approved inclusion of some 10 million men and women under the act by adding those who work in small, previously ex­ empt firms. The EEOC is presently limited to investigation of job discrimination charges and has no enforcement powers such as those of the National Labor Relations Board. placing economic theory on a scientific basis. He is Professor Paul A. Samuelson, chairman of the economics department of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech­ nology. In comment immedi­ ately after being notified of the $78,000 award. Professor Samuelson made clear his op­ position to the economic policies of the Nixon Administration on grounds that have long been emphasized by labor econo­ mists. He said that unemployment in the U.S. is inexcusable in light of the amount of work needed to correct social and environmental problems. Deploring the Administra­ tion's anti-inflation policies of "slow down" and retrenchment, Samuelson called on the gov­ ernment to get the United States "back on the path of growth" to halt the spread of unemployment. "The government," he told interviewers "cannot abscond from its responsibility for keep­ ing over-all spending power just right—we've had a retreat from this in the last couple of years. "There is plenty of work to do—look at the smelly air. We don't even have health insur­ ance. There is so much work to do in this country that the no­ tion that we've got to put some­ thing down a rathole in Viet­ nam is ridiculous." Ships' Digest (Continued from Page 12) Steward Delegate, William Davey. $37.75 in ship's fund. No beefs; no disputed OT. WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Oct. 18 —Chairman, Joseph Gonzalez; Sec­ retary, Joseph DeLise; Engine Del­ egate, Richard McDonald; Steward Delegate, C. B. Carter, Jr. No beefs reported by department delegates. Disputed OT in engine department. DEL SOL (Delta), Oct. 18— Chairman, A. R. Diicote; Secre­ tary, C. L. Shirah; Deck Delegate, M. Armando. $36.40 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck, steward de­ partments. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. WESTERN PLANET (Western Agency), Oct. 23—Chairman, J. C. Keel; Secretary, Jack H. Brian; Deck, Delegate, L. D. Richardson; Engine Delegate, T. C. Johnson; Steward Delegate, Maurice F. Ellis. No beefs, no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. HASTINGS (Waterman), Oct. 18—Chairman, R. Hodges; Secre­ tary, G. Trosclair; Deck Delegate, Walter C. Payne; Engine Delegate, Stewart M. Swords; Steward Dele­ gate, Lester Burnett. Everything running smoothly, no beefs, no dis­ puted OT. COMMANDER (Marine Carri­ ers), Oct. 4 — Chairman, A. R. Sawyer; Secretary, F. R. Hicks, Jr.; Deck Delegate, J. Wollford; Engine Delegate, W. Price; Steward Dele­ gate, Linwood Price. Disputed OT in deck depaitment. Discussion held regarding pension plan. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. COMMANDER (Marine Carri­ ers), Oct. 11 — Chairman, A. R. Sawyer; Secretary, F. R. Hicks; Deck Delegate, J. Wollford; Engine Delegate, W. Price; Steward Dele­ gate, L. Price. Discussion held re­ garding pension plan. Good crew on board. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. COMMANDER (Marine Carri­ ers), Oct. 18—Chairman, A. R. Sawyer; Secretary, F. R. Hicks, Jr.; Deck Delegate, J. Wollford; Engine Delegate, W. Price; Steward Dele­ gate, L. Price. Discussion held re­ garding pension plan. Engine room needs new washing machine. Good crew, good trip. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. INGER (Reynolds Metals), Oct. 11—Chairman, James T. Mann; Secretary, Percival L. Shauger; Ship's Delegate and Deck Delegate, Pete Scroggins. No beefs, no dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), November 1 — Chair­ man, Charles Reed; Secretary, Ra­ fael Hernandez. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. ANDREW JACKSON (Water­ man), October 18—Chairman, Don­ ald E. Pool; Secretary, Thomas Liles, Jr.; Deck Delegate, George A. Nuss; Engine Delegate, Alphonso R. Gonzoles; Steward Dele­ gate, A. B. Griffith. Few hours dis­ puted OT in steward department, otherwise everything is running smoothly. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), October 25—Chair­ man, J. Bentz; Secretary, J. E. Higgins. $38.50 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. SACRAMENTO (Ogden Ma­ rine), October 18—Chairman, Wil­ liam P. Link, Jr.; Secretary, Darrell G. Chafin; Deck Delegate. Don Dillon; Engine Delegate, Mallard Hinson; Steward Delegate, James L. Woods. Some disputed OT in deck department. No beefs. VANTAGE VENTURE (Vancor), November 2—Chairman, Rob­ ert Schwarz; Secretary, James B. Juzang; Deck Delegate, Lawrence D. Stone; Engine Delegate, R. H. Orso; Steward Delegate, Claude Hoi lings. Everything is running smoothly with no disputed OT and no beefs. SIU Rep Breithoff, Dies in Fla. Seafarer Frank Rankin and his wife, Lee, relax in the livingroom of their home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Retirement Holds New Adventures When Frank Rankin was a teenager, he ran away from a small town in Kentucky to see what the rest of the country was like. He went from New York to Buffalo to Cleveland, and it was there in 1923 that he began a sailing career that lasted 47 years. This past October, Rankin—one of the first members of the SIU— retired on his SIU pension. During those years of sailing, before and after the formation of the SIU, through the depression and three wars, Seafarer Rankin led a sometimes exciting, sometimes dull, and often hard life. He was 19 when he sailed on his first ship—a passenger vessel out of Cleveland. "I peeled potatoes all night and in the morning I was told there still wasn't enough potatoes peeled," he recalls. During the depression he sailed on a Bull Line ship out of Baltimore as a cook. His pay was $30 a month. He worked on a large passenger ship, the George Washington, for some time and made three trips to Europe. But he didn't find the ship to his liking and went back to the coastwise run with Bull Line. "Sailing in the 30's was tough- -nobody was making anything," Rankin recalls. Besides the hardships, inconvenience and low pay of those early days of sailing, there was an added difficulty for Seafarer Rankin—discrimination. "Being a black man," he said, "I was limited to the steward department. Colored weren't allowed in the deck or engine departments. In the mid 30's there were several seamen's unions in existence but for one reason or another Rankin was not enthused about joining any union. When the SIU was formed in November of 1938, however, Rankin did not take long to join. Within two months he was a member. "It cost $1 to join then and 50 cents a month after that. There was no such thing as sickness and death benefits," he said. He continued sailing during World War II. He was aboard the Samuel Jorden Kirkwood in the South Atlantic when the ship was torpedoed. During his career Rankin visited such places at Italy, Japan, Spain, Belgium, the Mideast, and Turkey. His favorite country, however, was Portugal. "The people were nice and everything was very inexpensive," he said. Most of the time though, Rankin preferred staying on the coastal and intercoastal runs so that he could "get a chance to come home" and see his wife, Lee. His early interest in the union continued aboard ship and he served the SIU in the capacity of a ship's delegate. He also at­ tended union- meetings whenever his ship was in port and con­ tinues to do so in his retirement. Qne of the last trips he made—in March of 1970—was aboard the Robin Goodfellow on the Vietnam run. For a man who had been sailing 47 years—20 as chief cook— retirement was a little awkward and nerve racking the first few weeks. Now that he has become more acclimated to the new situa­ tion, there are numerous chores he finds to do around his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Having never had children of his own, Rankin's main inter­ est now is helping his wife look after two young neighborhood boys during the week. "They keep him busy," says Mrs. Rankin. To watch Rankin with the youngest fellow, who is 14 months old, very cute, and very shy, it is easy to see that there is going to be a new adventure in this retired Seafarer's life. Tampa, Fla. Martin Breithoff, 51, de­ scribed as "a real spark," "a great guy," and "one of the finest" died Oct. 3 in his home of natural causes. At his death he was SIU headquarters repre­ sentative in the Port of Tampa, Fla. His death brought an out­ pouring of emotion from former shipmates and union officials who had worked with Breithoff over the years. "Many of the men I told of his death burst into tears," said Bernie Gonzales, Tampa port agent. "This death brought sad­ ness to many people." BreithofFs sea career began at age 23 when he joined the SIU. The first voyages of his career were in combat zones of World War II. War Service Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU patrolman in New York, re­ called one voyage with Breithoff aboard the SS Thomas Wolfe near the end of the war: "The ship left New York in March of 1944 and got back a year later," Campbell said. The ship participated in the Normandy invasion and shut­ tled supplies between Southamp­ ton, England and the French invasion beaches. During all the runs, Campbell said, "Marty was a real spark. He was always in the best of humor and kept things lively aboard ship." His career of dedication to the SIU began immediately after the war when he became a member of the grievance com­ mittee in Tampa, and an orga­ nizer in the Cities Service cam­ paign. Helped Clerks In 1949 he aided the Inter­ national Association of Retail Clerks in their effort to organize a Tampa department store. In 1951 he was elected chief dis­ patcher for the Port of New York and held that position un­ til 1953 when he was elected a patrolman. After serving four years as San Francisco agent, Breithoff was a patrolman in Houston from 1964 until 1968 when he went to Tampa. His death Oct. 3 came as he was preparing to go to work. His Tampa colleague Bemie Gonzales said, "Marty was al­ ways ready to help anyone in trouble. He was one of the finest fellows I've ever had the good fortune to work with and to be friends with. He was a good SIU official and his death is a great loss to me and to our union." Breithoff is survived by his wife, Margaret, a daughter, Elizabeth, a sister and two brothers. �Costs of College May Pose Dilemma The Subject Is Medicare SIU Welfare Director A1 Bernstein (center) chairs a panel discussion in the New York union hall on the subjects of Medicare, Medicaid and SfKial Security. The panel consisted of SIU pensioners who will attend a Pensioners Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. From left are: Raphel Montaldo, Ismael Nazario, Alfred Borjer, Bernstein, George Alexander, Mike Rozalski, Joseph Stodolski and Jan Mucins. Packaging Law in a Box Commerce therefore has the In reply, the regulatory agencies say that the law splits major job of curtailing the more the authority of the govern­ blatant examples of deception, ment so many ways that real but Commerce has no enforce­ ment power. It can call in­ enforcement is impossible. dustries together to negotiate The Food and Drug Admin­ and change their practices vol­ istration has the power to regu­ untarily. late labeling and packaging of Industry itself continuously all food and over-the-coxmter blocked enforcement of the law drugs; the Federal Trade Com­ by seeking exemptions, addi­ mission, non-food and drug tional time to comply and even commodities, and the Depart­ by court action. ment of Commerce has the task Another drawback has been of cutting down "undue pro­ liferation of package sizes, the fact that Congress, which weights and measures in each overwhelmingly passed the act, failed to provide any appropria­ product line." tions or manpower to enforce it. Indefinite Enforcement The FTC has no definite number of people working on enforcement and can't say how Roberta Rogers, bom April 22, much it has spent on fair Dawn Horn, bom May 9, 1970, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert R. packaging and labeling. F. Rogers, Jr., Shallotte, N.C. Horn, Mackinac Island, Mich. The FDA has had only two Steven Arant, bom Sept. 9, 1970, Dana Ragas, bom August 13, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul E. Arant, professionals from the start to Paducah, Ky. Ragas, New Orleans, La. write and enforce regulations Maria Hunt, bom July 7, 1970, John Brown, bom July 22, 1970, that cover almost every item to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard W. to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. in the supermarket and the Hunt, Richmond, Calif. Brown, Baltimore, Md. drug store as well. Shawn Murray, bom Sept. 15, Kelly Stone, bom July 11, 1970, Then Secretary Robert Finch, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert to Seafarer and Mrs. William M. E. Murray, Ridley Park, Pa. Stone, Hatteras, N.C. of the department of Health, Sam Wiggins, bom Sept. 3, 1970, Dana Garcia, bom September 17, Education and Welfare, told 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard to Seafarer and Mrs. Clover Wig­ Hart he needed 118 people and gins, Jr., Dry Creek, La. C. Garcia, Jr., Norfolk, Va. $733,000 to do the job. But, Toni Long, bom Aug. 20, 1970, Tracy Feagln, bom August 27, by the time HEW's budget to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnnie Long, 1970, to'Seafarer and Mrs. James reached Congress, there was no Eight Mile, Ala. A. Feagin, Crestview, Fla. request for appropriations to Karen Sue Gillespie, bom Aug. Eric Jasinski, bom September 23, 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rus­ enforce Fair Packaging and 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward sell A. Gillespie, Nescopeck, Pa. F. Jasinski, Jr., Chicago, 111. Labeling. Daniel Twiddy, bom Aug. 6, Shannon Collins, bom June 10, It had been eliminated by 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph the Bureau of the Budget as V. Twiddy, Jr., Frisco, N.C. mond Collins, Compton, Calif. part of President Nixon's "econ­ Archie Finney, bom Sept. 12, Tommy Stallings, bom June 16, omy" drive. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Archie 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas L. Finney, Jr., Corona, N.Y. H. Stallings, Jr., Chesapeake, Va. Strangely, the Department of Victor Sanabria, bom Sept. 27, Commerce, with no regulatory John Cleaiy, bom September 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Victor 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F. powers, appears to have the Cleary, Harlingen^ Texas. V. Sanabria, Arecibo, P.R. largest appropriation to do its Bobby Kistler, bom Sept. 16, Henry Rice, bom May 8, 1970, share of the job= 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry R. An FDA official said that Rice, Jr., Arapahoe, N.C. A. Kistler, Kirbyville, Tex. Gerald Titus, bom September 18, Lisa Landry, born July 26, 1970, Commerce has received an ap­ 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerald to Seafarer and Mrs. James H. Lan­ propriation for 44 people and T. Titus, Baltimore, Md. dry, Denham Springs, La. $770,000 in the first year of Vincent Jordan, bom July 25, Raquel Myles, bom Sept. 15, the law's existence. The scoreboard on Truth-inPackaging law after four years is clearly a mixed bag. While some progress has been made in the reduction of the number of packages in a line of goods, consumer experts feel that regulation of packaging practices is for the most part nonexistent. Sen. Philip A. Hart ff).Mich), the sponsor of the original Truth-in-Packaging leg­ islation says that regulatory agencies have failed to write some needed rules, and that en­ forcement has been spotty. SIU Arrivals 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles W. Jordan, Savannah, Ga. Donna Anerswald, bom Septem­ ber 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank H. Auerswald, Deptford, N.J. Elizabeth Diaz, bom September 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fe­ lix M. Diaz, Orocovis, P.R. Jada Lindsay, bom August 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie G. Lindsay, Prichard, Ala. Luz Tellez, bom June 3, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. William R. Tellez, Ponce, P.R. Nancy Harrell, bom Aug. 12, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Judge H. Harrell, Houston, Tex, Charles Caltagirone, bom Mar. 29, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald Caltagirone, Plant City, Ha. Page 14 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Myles, Jr., New Orleans, La. Tushanna Temples, born Aug. 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Doug­ las L. Temples, Bogalusa, La. Robbie Hudgins, bom Aug. 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Hudgins, Gloucester, Va. Mary Cavazos, bom Sept. 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. George A. Cavazos, Houston, Tex. Rowland Harper, bom July 7, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Row­ land Harper, Jr., Norfolk, Va. Rudy Martinez, bom Sept. 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Reyes G. Martinez, Brownsville, Tex. Steven Lazarou, born Aug. 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Lazarou, Fort Lee, N.J. Melinda Skaggs, bom July 24, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Archie R. Skaggs, East Prairie, Mo. Money Returned At the end of that fiscal year, however, it reported using only five people and, according to the FDA oflicial, "made a big deal about returning the money." Mrs. Virginia Knauer, Presi­ dent Nixon's consumer ad­ visor, has criticized conglom­ erates for adding useless prod­ ucts to supermarket shelves and quoted the FTC which charged that there is 'a point at which product differentiation ceases to promote welfare and becomes wasteful, or mass advertising loses its informative aspect." While Seafarers and their de­ pendents can qualify for the SIU Scholarship Awards Pro­ gram (as outlined in this issue), not all persons are so fortunate. This rising costs of educa­ tion coupled with inflation and unemployment often deprive qualified youngsters from at­ taining a college education. AFL-CIO Education Direc­ tor Walter G. Davis has sug­ gested that a greater federal in­ vestment is essential to solving the mounting cost crisis in edu­ cation. Addressing the College En­ trance Examination Board's na­ tional conference in New York City Davis said that "union members who have come to take it for granted that their children should go to college are now having to ask themselves wheth­ er they can bear the financial burden." He made these points in out­ lining the problem: • Tuition and required fees, on the average, have more than doubled in the last ten years. • Federal funds and private contributions to higher educa­ tion have both diminished. • Increasing unemployment makes it extremely difficult for students to find summer jobs. At least part of the answer to the dilemma facing parents, he stressed, must be provided by increased federal funding for education. "It will take a great deal of money, but it is money invested, not money spent," Davis declared. Citing the enormous benefit to the United States from the GI educational program as an example, Dayis asserted that "tax support of higher educa­ tion ultimately costs the public nothing." In fact, he observed, because of higher earnings flow­ ing from their education, vet­ erans have more than repaid the government through the re­ sulting higher income tax pay­ ments. And the entire system has benefitted from the 2.2 mil­ lion veterans who became en­ gineers, doctors, teachers, elec­ tricians and professionals in all fields. The AFL-CIO, Davis pointed out, has consistently urged Congress to provide full funds for current higher educational programs and has given strong support in the state legislatures to Ae budgets of State colleges and universities. He stressed, however, that the federation opposes the plan to give tax credits to parents to offset college tuition payments. Oil Baron Sued Oil tycoon H. L. Hunt and two of the companies in his empire—^Hunt Oil and Life Lines—are being sued by a for­ mer secretary who claims she was never paid more than $5,000 overtime. Mrs. Juanita Beavers said she worked 414 Vi hours overtime without com­ pensation in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This plan, said Davis, would lead to higher tuition and offer no benefit to low-income fam­ ilies, students working their way through college, or veterans under the GI bill. Davis underscored organized labor's position that higher edu­ cation should be available to all persons to the limit of their ability without "mortgaging their future earnings." Opposed to this view, he noted, is "a strong train of thought which would predeter­ mine, on the basis of back­ ground, income and other fac­ tors, who would benefit from a college education and who would not." "There is no question in our minds," he continued, "that there are some individuals of influence in our society who would restrict higher education to the elite, for the most part, while all others would pursue a vocational educational pro­ gram." The high premium on college and graduate degrees makes it difficult to persuade young people to enter vocational schools, Davis said. He em­ phasized the need to train people in skilled crafts and serv­ ice industries, but insisted that first the status of these careers must be upgraded. E. Stockmcm Please contact your wife, Mrs. Stockmon, as soon as possible in regards to an urgent matter. John Rooms Elena J. Cohan of the American Red Cross asks that you contact her at Red Cross headquarters, 150 Amsterdam Ave., New York, N.Y. 10023. Frederick B. Neely Your daughter, Mrs. Beverly Neely Isbell, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at Rt. 4, Box 545, Mobile, Ala. 36609, or call her at 205-661-9370. Michael Blaine McFarland Please contact Local Draft Board No. 135, Orange County, 1138 East 17th St., Santa Ana, Calif. 92701. Romuald S. Los Carmencita Los would like to hear from you as soon as possible at 4142 Brunswick Ave., Los An­ geles, Calif. 90039. Your family is well. Robert Bnrhank Swanner Your niece, Mrs. Willie Ester Moore Douglas, Jr., asks that you contact her as soon as possible at R-1, Box 112, Washington, N.C. 27889, telephone 946-7575. George Paul Writesel Urgent! Please contact John Bruce in Los Angeles, Calif. Tele­ phone: Area Code 213-625-3212, Ext. 481. William R. Corry Please contact Texas City Re­ fining Inc., Marine Division, P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Tex. 77590. They are holding a check for you. Ernest John Byers Your parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Byers, are well and ask that you write to them at 614 Alvarez Ave., Whistler, Ala. 36612. John Delan Thomas J. Tourgee asks that you get in touch with him at P.O. Box 1000, Leavenworth, Kan. 66048. Seafarers Log I �n Ogden Yukon Makes Brief Stop in Jersey , |s SlU-contracted tanker Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine Inc.) lined up a number of interesting port stops on a recent 48-day voyage. Operating under an MSTS charter, she took on more than 200 thousand tons of JP-4 jet fuel in Baton Rouge, La., and made deliveries to U.S. military bases around the globe. Her first port of call was Freeport, Bahamas, followed by Rota, Spain; the island of Crete; Augusta, Sicily; Ceuta, Spanish Morocco; St. Croix, Virgin Is­ lands, and finally stateside again to the port of Carteret, N.J. The jet fuel carried by the ship is a highly volatile cargo, but SIU tankermen are professionals at handling it. The Ogden Yukon was built in 1960 and was formerly the Sea Pioneer. Port time for the crew was short, as prepara­ tions began at once for next voyage to Sasebo, Japan and the Far East. Linen and other laundry is brought top­ side by Able Seaman Gene Wilson. Fresh replacements bad to be put aboard quickly because of the short stay in port. f Orlando Fanante, ordinary seaman, lowers the colors on the stem of the Ogden Yukon at day's end. Mi Lee Cross (left) talks with SIU Patrolman "Red" Campbell during payoff in Carteret, N.J. Cross sails in the deck department. t Pantryman William McDowell begins with a fresh bead of lettuce and will end up with a crisp salad platter for lunch. . m ' Hot, sweet corn on tlie cob 's prepared for the crew by cook Mike Kondourdis. r h Line handlers stand by to assist the ship in tying up as she pulls into port. r bliS r r' I'*' Mr • r' M' John Johnson (left), who sails as able seaman, spends a few moments in discussion with SIU Patrolmen E. B. MacAuley (center) and "Red" Campbell. �y #5' li I i 'ife r What World Leaders Say About Ito ", . . (the ILO) has kepi doggedly of its task of ehorteniag the hours of labor, protecting womoH and children in agriculture and industry, making life more henrohle for merchant seamen." -—President Franklin Delano Roosevelt f "We pledge (the 110) our full participation, encouragement and support." —President John F. Kennedy 1(1 'It is in large measure for you to build justice and thus to insure pence. No, gentle­ men, do not think your tusk is ended; on the contrary it daily becomes more urgent." —Pope Paul VI "... one of the most useful instruments for the develop­ ment of a better way of life for all people." —President Dwight D. Eisenhower CI I •l! . We rededicnte our­ selves to the ILO as an instru­ ment toward the realiiation of lasting pence through the attainment of economic and social justice for people every­ where." —President Richard M. Nixon "(Thd Nobel Pence Prize) is surely to he regarded as a tribute to the common man throughout the world, to his stake in poaeo and to his con­ tribution to^ce." —Former ILO DirectorrOeneral David A.. Morse 1^ "Through such united efforts (as thp iLO),T believe the next half century can be made a tumlag point in man's long endeavor to achieve, in a stable but dynamic peace, freedom and justice for all." —UJI. Seaetary-General UThnnt Peace Through Justice Is ILO's Commitment A weighty mandate accompanied the International Labor Organization when it came into existence in 1919. The mandate, in its charter, said that: "Whereas universal and lasting peace can be es­ tablished only if it is based on social justice; and whereas conditions of labor exist involving such in­ justice, hardship and privation to large numbers of people as to produce unrest that the peace and har­ mony are imperiled . . it would be the ILO's task to "forge an everlasting partnership in the building of peace through social justice." That job, the building of peace—called a "wild dream" by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt— has been performed so well in the ILO's 51-year his­ tory, that it holds the highest distinction among men and nations on earth, the Nobel Prize for Peace. The International Labor Organization is the only surviving remnant of the League of Nations. It is the oldest specialized agency of the United Nations, and nations as strong as the United States and the Soviet Union, and as weak as Senegal and San Marino sub­ scribe to it. Three Vital Factors The vitality of the ILO and its survival through the years results from three factors, according to David A. Morse, former ILO director-general. They are its structure, its broad base and its independence of any flag. As a foundation, the ILO has delegates from all of its "Member States." The national delegations are divided into three groups, those from labor, those from employers, and those from government. Like nearly all international organizations, each nation has an equal voice. Those voices tell of a vast array of concern—from the problems of migrant workers in Chile as well as in California, to poverty that afflicts the underpaid employee in Calcutta and in Chicago. And, finally, although all nations are not likely to pay equal amounts for the maintenance of ILO op­ erations, ail nations pay something. Aims for Peace Aside from the internal workings, the ILO is aided by its goals of peace and social justice. The fight against poverty, Morse said, has been, "no doubt the ILO's most distinctive role in the world today. "To narrow the gap between the rich and the poor—within and between countries—is the collective responsibility of the whole human race," he said. The founding spirit arose at the end of World War I, with a few men who took seriously the canard about "the war to end all war." Among those men were President Woodrow Wilson and Samuel Gompers, president of the American Fed= eration of,Labor. Gompers accompanied Wilson to the Paris Peace Talks of 1918 and presided over meetings of Com­ mittee XIII of the conference. Committee XIII created an idea of social justice written into the Peace Treaty and into the charter of the League of Nations. The idea was simply that workers and employers had the right to a voice in their own lives. The clarity of the idea lent itself to near-immediate adoption around the world. In 1919, prior to the first ILO Conference, a committee of representatives of 12 nations staked out a plan for a permanent or­ ganization. U.S. Entry Blocked The U.S., however, was slow to join the organiza­ tion it had helped to form. Isolationist senators blocked U.S. membership for 15 years. But the United States, with Secretary of Commerce and later Presi­ dent Herbert Hoover in the lead, began providing assistance on an unofficial basis. It would not become ofiicial until Miss Frances Perkins, secretary of labor under Franklin Roosevelt, battled throu^ Congress an authorization to have the U.S. officially represented at the ILO Conference of 1934. Since then the U.S. has played a leadership role in the organization, ratifying conventions, proposing solutions and providing technical and bureaucratic personel for the ILO's many-faceted activities around the world. Since joining the ILO, a U.S. citizen has been eith­ er director-general or assistant director-general of the organization. Morse was undersecretary of labor in the Truman Administration before assuming the po­ sition in Geneva. Work Covers Wide Area Today, the works of the ILO are varied—as varied as the people of countless creeds and nations with whom the organization works. In maritime affairs, for example, the ILO has al­ ways played a role by adopting conventions that have served as models for the training and treatment of Seafarers around the world. "In addition," said J. D. Randeri, general secretary of the Maritime Union of India, "to setting interna­ tional standards, the ILO has collected and published a mass of information on conditions of employment ®f Seafarers, covering such items as wages, hours, insurance and welfare in ports—information not usQally available in collected form." . l^e said ILO contributions to the welfare of workingmen have been noteworthy in all fields, "and no­ where more than in that most international of all oc­ cupations: seafaring." " The maritime picture is repeated throughout the Y/orjd under ILO conventions that attempt to raise living standards for farm workers, factory hands, miners and all who labor. The ILO brings to bear on all workers' problems the assembled expertise of their staff in Geneva and around the world. The rewards have been many and so have the struggles. The capstone to the work of the ILO is the Nobel Prize awarded by a committe of the Norwegian Parliament for service to the principles that "labor is pot ^ commodity . i . Freedom of expression and of assembly are essential to sustained progress . . . Poverty anywhere constitutes a danger to prosperity everywhere." "The Fisherman," a life-size sculpture in bronze by Franco Krsinic representing two fishermen drawing in their nets, is a centerpiece of art at the International Labor Organization's Geneva head­ quarters. Improving the conditions of life and living for workers through­ out the world is the goal of representatives to the ILO. Present ILO headquarters in Geneva will soon be moved from this structure to ... ... a new structure of this design created by archi­ tects Pier Luigi Nervi of Italy, Eugene Beauclouin of France and Alberto Camerzind of Switzerland. IOTA- Paso 17 �! • I ^}f'--- Cities Service Baltimore Visits Port of Piney Point ;v® ' Norman Ward, a 26-year SIU man, paints a vent pipe on the Cities Service Baltimore. he Cities Service Baltimore (Cities Service) docked at the Steuart Oil Company's storage dock at Piney Point, Md., last month to discharge a cargo of fuel oil. As in larger ports, she was boarded by a patrolman and a port agent. Tom Gould, New Orleans patrolman, and Paul McGaharn, Piney Point port agent, explained the new contract and the purposes of the crew conferences being held at Piney Point. While on board, the SIU officers fielded and straight­ ened out beefs from the crew. The tanker was scheduled to return to Corpus Christi on her next voyage. New Orleans Patrolman Tom Gould tells the crew of the Cities Service Baltimore ahout the SIU Crew Conferences at Piney Point. The ship had a smooth voyage from Corpus Christi, Texas. V Patrolman Tom Gould, second from left facing camera, talks to the deck force aboard the Cities Service Baltimore. The tanker docked at Piney Point to discharge a cargo of fuel oil from Texas. Catching up on the contents of international and Maritime magazine are, M. J. Danzey, deck maintenance; Fred Lindsey, third cook; V. T. Nash, able seaman, and W. E. Reeves, deck maintenance. * > 1- fl. f-s 1 It Flanked by New Orleans Patrolman Tom Gould, left and Piney Point Port Agent Paul McGaham, right, crew members pose for a picture after a ship's meeting. Standing from left, James Penton, David Martin, Hanahle Smith, Fred Lindsey, Robert Holley and Edward Wiley. KneeliMg from left are Allen Jones and M. J. Danzey. •(,, �Final Departures Robert Lipscomb Robert Lipscomb, 65, passed away Sept. 3 at the USPHS Hospital in Balti­ more, Md., after a lengthy illness. A native of Ala­ bama, Mr. Lips­ comb was a resi­ dent of Balti­ more. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1946 and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his wife, Ruth. Burial was in Lipscomb Cemetery, Salem, Ala. James Setdy James Sealy, 59, an SIU pen­ sioner, died Aug. 19 of natural causes at USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1940 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. A native of the Virgin Is­ lands, he resided in New York City in recent years. Mr. Sealy sailed for 41 years prior to re­ tirement in 1968. Among his sur­ vivors is his niece, Mrs. Alice V. Tuitt of the Bronx, N.Y. Burial was in Pinelawn Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Alpbonse E. Bensman Alphonse E. Bensman, 67, died Aug. 3 of heart disease at Toledo State Hospital, Toledo O. A native of Ottorville, Ohio, Mr. Bensman was a resident of Toledo. He joined the union in the Port of Detroit in 1960 and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors are his wife. Marvel, and his son Donald Bensman, SIU Port Agent in Toledo. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo. Thomas E. Tucker Thomas E. Tucker, 53, passed away Sept. 11 of natural causes in Tampa Gen­ eral Hospital, Tampa, Fla. A native of Geor­ gia, Mr. Tucker was a resident of Brunswick, Ga. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of New Orleans in 1942 and sailed in the deck department. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Ella Nattles of Brunswick, Ga. Burial was in Glennville Ceme­ tery, Glennville, Ga. John Matron John latron, 45, died Aug. 31 after an illness of two years at Mt. Carmel Hos­ pital, Detroit, Mich. He joined the SIU in the Port of Detroit in 1960 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He was a life-long resident of Detroit. Among his survivors is his moth­ er, Angeline latron of Detroit. Burial was in Evergreen Ceme­ tery, Detroit. Donald Cranmer Donald Cranmer, 45, died June 26, while aboard ship in the Pacific Ocean. He joined the SIU in the Port of Wil­ mington in 1958 and sailed in the deck department as an able sea­ man. A native of Durango, Colo., Mr. Cranmer was a resident of Torrance, Calif. He was a veteran of World War II, and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1958. Among his survivors is his wife. Alma Josephine. Ralph Howard Hayes Ralph Howard Hayes, 62, died Sept. 9 in Manhattan after a long illness. He was one of the orig­ inal members of the SIU having joined in Novem­ ber 1938 in the Port of Boston. A native of Mas­ sachusetts, M r. Hayes was a resident of New York City when he passed away. He sailed for 40 years in the steward department. Surviving is a sister, Henriette Brown of New York City. John T. TamtxH-ella John Thomas Tamborella, 39, died May 19 in Marrero, La. He joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1962 and sailed with the IBU in the deck depart­ ment. A native of New Orleans, La. Mr. Tamborella was a resident of Marrero, La. Among his survivors are his brothers, Joseph, Ray, Fred, James and George. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery, Baptist, La. Meany Calls Veto 'Deplorable' o Nixon Nixes Campaign Broadcast Spending Limit Washington President Nixon's veto of the political broadcast spending bill was called "deplorable," by AFL-CIO President George Meany. "This measure was a sound, responsible attempt to restore Adium Heads Seattle Maritime Committee i 'V jr jt Seattle Merle Adlum, president of the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific and a vice president of SIUNA, has been elected chairman of the Seattle May­ or's Advisory Committee on , Maritime. The committee is dedicated to the promotion of the maritime industry in the Port of Seattle. Also serving on the commit­ tee, which will meet monthly, is SIU Seattle Port Agent Steve Troy. The .30-member committee consists of an equal number of representatives from both la­ bor and management. It will make recommendations to May­ or Wes Uhlman on ways and means of strengthening the eco­ nomic position of the Port of Seattle. In recent years, Seattle's economy has been hit hard by declines in the aviation indus­ try. In his letter announcing the November 1970 formation of the committee. Mayor Uhlman expressed de­ termination that all that can be done will be done "to help maintain and develop the mari­ time activities in this region. The one bright spot in our economy is our maritime in­ dustry." Adlum faith in the democratic process by putting a reasonable ceiling on expenditures for television and radio campaigning. These expenditures in m.any cam­ paigns have been nothing less than scandalous. If allowed to continue unabated, they will make TV and radio available only to the rich," Meany said. Meany said that he considers the veto "politically motivated," and added that the AFL-CIO will urge Congress "to override the veto so that we can have decent standards for TV and radio politics." The vetoed measure would apply broadcast spending limits to candidates for president, vice president, senator, con­ gressman, governor and lieu­ tenant governor. The limit would be seven cents for each vote cast in the previous election with a mini­ mum ceiling of $20,000. For primary elections, the limit would be three and one-half cents per vote cast in the previ­ ous election. Congressional hearings on the bill revealed the fact that the cost of the 1968 presidential campaign was approximately $.60 per voter. In comparison, the 1952 rate was around seven cents. The inflationary factor has caused the increase, along with increased use of television in political campaigning. Anthony R. Duhourg Anthony R. Dubouig, 62, died June 5 from heart disease in New Orleans, La. Mr. Duhourg was a resident of New Orleans. He joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans in 1947 and sailed in the steward department. Mr, Duhourg was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his niece. Rose Mary Dehring of New Or­ leans. Burial was in Cypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans. 65' Richard Swain, Jr. Richard Swain, Jr., 17, died Aug. 16 in Kings County Hos­ pital, Brooklyn, N.Y. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1970 and graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School o f Seamanship before shipping out in the engine department as a wiper. A native of New York, Mr. Swain was a resident of Brooklyn. Among his survivors is his mother, Rosa Waller of Brooklyn. Burial was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn. George E. Mnrphy George E. Murphy, 43, died June 12 in Quincy City Hospital in Quincy, Mass. Mr. Murphy was a resident o f Quincy. He joined the SIU in the Port of Bos­ ton in 1952 and sailed in the deck department. Among his survivors are his step­ daughter, Norma Pilavios, and his sister, Caroline E. Innello of Mattapan, Mass. Burial was in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Emilc Houde Emile Houde, 71, an SIU pen­ sioner, died Aug. 3 of natural causes in Burling­ ton, Vt. A native of Canada, Mr. Houde was a res­ ident of Vermont. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1948 and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors is his sister, Mrs. Anna Mailhot of Burlington. Burial was in Cotes Des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal, Canada. SECTION 43. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. When board is not furnished unlicensed members of the crew, they shall receive a meal allowsince of $2.00 for breakfast, $3.00 for dinner and $5.50 for supper. When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be allowed $10.50 per night. Room allowance, as provided in this Section, shall be allowed when; 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. When the outside tem­ perature is sixty-five degrees (65°) or lower for 8 consecutive hours, this provision shall apply. 2. Hot water is not available in crew's washrooms for a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. Heat beefs must be reported immediately to the Department Delegate and Chief Engineer. You must keep a written record of the beef including: • Date • Time of Doy • Temperature Ail heat beefs should be re­ corded and submitted on an individual basis. Page 19 i �7 Receive Engineering Licenses Seven more Seafarers have of San Francisco before entering the school. He in 1968. He received his tem­ received their engineer's li­ sailed in the en­ porary tliird as­ censes after completing the sistant engineer's gine department course of study at the school license in Oc­ as a firemanof Marine Engineering in oiler before entober. A native Brooklyn, N.Y., sponsored tering the of North Carojointly by the SIU and MEBA, school. He earn­ 1 i n a. Brother District 2. ed a third assistant engineer's Baines now license in August. A native of makes his home in Hampton, The number of Seafarers who have received their licenses Rochester, N.Y., Seafarer Va. He is a Coast Guard vet­ through this comprehensive Brian now lives in San Fran­ eran of World War H. training program at the school cisco, Calif. He served in the Receiving h i s temporary Navy from 1954 until 1957. now amounts to 387. third assistant engineer's li­ cense in October "It is good that the school was 22-year-old is organized like it is so that Joseph Lee each man has a chance to up­ Dunn. He joined grade himself," noted Pekka the union in the Junttila who received his tem­ Fort of Balti­ porary third assistant aigineer's more in 1967 Any Seaferer who sails license in August. and sailed in the in die ragine dqiartment en^e department before en­ Brother Juntilla i^ 23 years and me^ the required tering the school. A native of old and a native of Oulu, Fin­ specifications Is ^gible Maryland, Seafarer Dunn re­ land, a port town to ^idy for the four sides in Baltimore. in die north of month training course of­ the coimtry. It Thomas Richard Chesney, fered at tim Sdiool of Ma­ was there at the 35, is a native of Detroit, Mich., rine Engineering in Brook­ age of 15 that he where he contin­ lyn, N.Y. shipped out as Enrollment is limited to ues to niake his mess boy on a home. He joined 30 men pa* dass. Each Finish vessel that accepted candidate will liV w the union in the took him to England, Russia, receive $56 per week % Port of Detroit Spain and other European while attending classes. in 1963 and countries. Those accepted also will sailed as an elec­ trician before be reimbursed for trans­ He came to America at the entering the school. Seafarer portation up to the amount age of 18 after serving in the Chesney received his temporary of $125. Finnish armed forces and at­ third assistant engineer's li­ Further information tended night school for awhile cense in October. idiout reqinronents as well before joining the union in as applications and fwms James Alexander MacKenzie, 1967. Immediately he began may be obtained frmn upgrading himself and was a 51, a native of Scotland, now the Pwl Agent at any SIU chief electrician when he en­ lives in Los An­ hall, or by writing direc­ tered the school. He now makes geles, Calif. He tly to the SIU Headquwhis home in Brooklyn, N.Y. joined the SIU ters, 675 Fourth Ave., and intends to continue witli his in the Port of Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. engineering education. Boston in 1942 and sailed in the Among the other Seafarers engine depart­ Marshall Lee Baines, 47, receiving their licenses were 34ment before en­ year-old Raymond E. Brian joined the SIU in Virginia in tering the school. He received who joined the SIU in the Port 1964 and sailed as an oiler his temporary third assistant engineer's license in September. Who Can Apply? ir I 8 /A TA W3 T4 as 8a i , 7 > W /o m IS /4 17 41 a1 A3 AH as 0« II <1 a# M ii <4 AS as AT Schedule of Membership Meetings A native of Brooklyn, Lennart Sixten Hilding, 32, now lives in Roseland, N.J. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1966 and grad­ uated that same year from the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. Before entering the school. Brother Hilding sailed in the engine department as a reefer engine department as a reefer engineer . Seafarer Hilding often served the SIU as department delegate. He served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He received his temporary third assistant engineer's license in September. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Buffalo Dec. 16—7:30 p.m. Dec. 18—7:30 p.m. New OrleansDec. 15—2:30 p.m. Duluth ^ Mobile Dec. 16—2:30 p.m. Cleveland ..Dec. 18—7:30 p.m. Dec. 18—7:30 p.m. ° Wilmington ..Dec.* 21—^2:30 p.m. Toledo Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. San Fran Dec. 23.—^2:30 p.m. Detroit Seattle Dec. 23—2:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. New York ..Dec. 7—2:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union PhiIadelphia..Dec. 8—2:30 p.m. New Orleans Dec. 15—5:00 p.m. Baltimore ....Dec. 9—^2:30 p.m. Mobile Dec. 16—5:00 p.m. Detroit Dec. 11—^2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Dec. 8—^^5:00 p.m. Houston Dec. 14—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore (li­ United Industrial Workers censed and unlicensed)Dec. 9—5:00 p.m. New OrleansDec. 15—^7:00 p.m. Dec. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 16—7:00 p.m. Norfolk New York ..Dec. 7—7:00 pm. Houston ....Dec. 14—5:00 pm. PhiIadelphia..Dec. 8—7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Baltimore ....Dec. 9—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Dec. 15—10 a.m. & Politics has a way of chang­ ^Houston ....Dec. 14—7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. ing a man's thinking and ideas Great Lakes SIU Meetings Baltimore ....Dec. 16—10 a.m. & over the years. 8 p.m. Detroit Dec. 7—2:00 p.m. During the past election cam­ Buffalo Dec. 7—7:00 p.m. •Norfolk ....Dec. 17—10 a.m. & paign President Nixon asked for 8 p.m. Alpena Dec. 7—^7:00 p.m. a Congress which would sup­ Jersey City ..Dec. 14—10 a m. & Chicago Dec. 7—^7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. port him as President. Some in­ Duluth Dec. 7—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort ....Dec. 7—7:30 p.m. tMeetings held at Galveston quiring reporters dug up the wharves. fact that as a member of Con­ Great Ldres Tug and gress himself, Nixon opposed tMeeting held in Labor Tem­ Dredge Sectkm ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. President Harry Truman 59 Chicago Dec. 15—^7:30 p.m. times and supported him only •Meeting held in Labor Tem­ tSault 17 times. Ste. MarieDec. 17—7:30 p.m. ple, Newport News. Time Changes George McCartney (left), SIU Representative, and Seafarer Thomas Kelly display the temporary third assistant engineer's license earned by Kelly, who is only 19 years old. Seafarer^ 19, Earns Engineer's License A youthful Seafarer, a grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, has be­ come one of the youngest men to earn his engineer's license from the School of Marine En­ gineering, operated jointly by the SIU and the Marine En­ gineers Benevolent Association, District 2. Thomas Kelly, 19, received his temporary third assistant en­ gineer's license Oct. 5. Kelly entered the Lundeberg School at Piney Point on Dec. 12, 1967, and graduated Jan. 20, 1968. Brother Kelly intends to con­ tinue his engineering education. Bom in Philadelphia, Pa., where he still lives, Kelly be­ came interested in seafaring at an early age since he only lives two blocks from the SIU hall. Robert McKay, another SIU member became the youngest licensed man in the U.S. mer­ chant marine in 1969 when he was awarded his third assist­ ant engineer's license on his 19th birthday, the minimum age required by the Ctoast Guard. On Vietnam Run He then sailed as a wiper aboard the Warrior (Sea-Land) and spent nine months on the Vietnam run. After becoming a firemanoiler, Seafarer Kelly still want­ ed to upgrade himself profes­ sionally and entered the School of Marine Engineering on May 4, 1970. Now ready to ship out with his newly-acquired rating. Tomato Pact 4 J- Cesar Chavez and his AFLCIO United Farm Workers Or­ ganizing Committee have won another battle in their long struggle with Califomia vege­ table growers. The union has signed its first contract with a tomato farm—^Brown and Hill of King City, Calif. The union also is in talks with the Meyer Tomato Co., the state's largest harvester of green tomatoes. Directory of Union Hails SIU Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT* Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Esu-l Shepard Lindsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQDARTEBS ....675 4th Ave., Bklyn. (212) HY 9-6600 ALFENA, Mleh 800 N. Seeond Ave. (517) EI. 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. ..1216 E. Battimoie St. (301) EA 7-4000 BOSTON, Blaas 663 Atlantle Ave. (617) 482-4716 BUFFAIX), N.Y 735 Washlnston St. SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL. 3-9259 GHIOAGO, m 9383 Ewlnv Ave. SIU (312) 8A 1-0733 IBV (312) E8 5-9570 CLEVEIAND, 0 1420 W. 25th St. (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mleh. 10225 W. JeffenoB Ave. (313) VI 3-4741 DDEUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3d St. (218) RA 2-4110 JP.O. Bo* 287 415 Main St. (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St. (713) WA S-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 2008 Fearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. ..99 MontComeiT St. (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, AU 1 Sooth Lawrence St. (206) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 030 Jaekson Ave. (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3d St. (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 Ninth Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1321 Mlaalon St. (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. ..1313 Fernandez Jnneos Stop 20 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Ave. (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravols Ave. (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, 0 935 Snnumt St. (419) 248-3691 wn.MINGTON, CaUf. ....450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, CaUL (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseja Bids., Room 810 1-2 Kalsaa-Dotl-Nakakn 2014071 Ext. 281 FRANKFORT, Mleh. r r>' �Crew, Pensioner Delegates Meet to Learn /• At Piney Point * R C X i New York Port Agent Leon Hall, right, points out the location of the different ships on a mode! of V the Harry Lundeberg School to Crew Conference 6 member, Isaak Bouzin. W. *'Red" Simmons, brother of the late Claude "Sonny" Simmons, points out the stem of the vessel named after his brother to a future Seafarer during his visit with Crew Conference 6. SIU men from all over the country gathered for Crew Conference 8 at Piney Point, Md.-Here they are flanked by Norfolk Patrolman Steve Papuchis, left, and SIU Repre­ sentative Frankie Mongelli, right. The participants were, from Baltimore: John McCIeland, A. Richard, S. J. Hutch­ inson and Bob Hasenzahl. From Houston: P. Manchback and C. Carr. From Mobile: J. J. George, B. E. Shepard, W. Gamer and V. Conde. From New Orleans: B. C. Knotts, P. E. Warren, Vince J. Fitzgerald, J. Buckley and B. Tay­ lor. From New York: Leonard Mattson, M. Aguirre, M. Cann, C. Daugherty, J. Brady and B. Kenny. From Phil­ adelphia: Chambers Winskey. From San Francisco: J. J. Morrison, K. F. Maclnnes, 4. R. Rudnicki C. Scott and A. D. ^.arter. C. V o ] A t *• X SIU pensioners who attended the first Pensioners Conference at Piney Point line for a group photo as they prepare to depart for home after spending ten pleasant and informative days at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Smiling for the camera are James McLeod, Accurso Bonti, Theodore Fortin, Thomas Garrity, Joseph Munin, Richard DeGraaf, Lawrence Hogan, Marian Luhiejewski, Gustave Lueth, Pedro Cruz, Walter Reidy and Sammy Rogamos. «• •V • tt m T*'' «/ u -i; U v a * V r V u V U 43 Old tuners who came to Piney Point for Pensions Conference 5 posed for their picture during a visit to the base farm. Participants were: E. Constantino, B. Foster, R. Ramsperger, G. Romano, H. Seymour, B. Sf. Wilson, M. Madrang, W. Pieszczuk''and John Maasik. Retirees attending the second SIU Pensioners Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point posed for their group photograph near the fountain at the front of the motel. Attending the conference were Frank Miller, John Flannery, Adam Swiszczowski, Louis Goodwin, Anthony Conti, John Oovak, Lawrence McCulIough, Robert White, Sidney Day, John Pastrano, and James Williford. �from the at sea Campaigning at COPE Office Recently re-elected Democratic congressman from California's 17th district Glenn M. Anderson (second from left) is shown during his campaign at the grand opening of the Gardina Harbor area COPE office. With the congressman are from left: John Fick, port agent for the Marine Firemen's Union; Gerald Brown, SIU port agent in Wil­ mington, and Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president and local COPE chair­ man. Perils Raps Blood Plan Washington, D.C. Blood from commercial blood banks is a "major obstacle" in developing the kind of program it will take "to meet the needs of the American people," ac­ cording to Leo Perlis, director of AFL-CIO commimity serv­ ices. Perlis was also critical of "uncoordinated and in some ways uncooperative" private blood plans in the nation. Commercial blood banking has become a "lucrative busi­ ness," he declared, and often has the support of local orga­ nized medical societies ^d proprietory hospitals. Pointing out that commercial blood banks are often located in "skidrow areas," he said that blood purchased for $15 a tmit is eventually sold for as much as $50 or $60—^"sometimes far beyond that, in the case of rare types." Disease Risk Besides being costly, Perlis said, blood from commercial banks carries a high risk of disease, mainly hepatitis. "About 90 percent of all hep­ atitis cases resulting from trans­ fusions are due to blood ob­ tained from commercial blood banks that buy their blood from prisoners" and other "downand-out people." He said that the annual death toll of "bloodtransfused hepatitis" ranges be­ tween 1,500 and 3,000. He urged the American Red Cross to take the lead in a drive for a national "blood as­ surance program" based on public service volimtary donors. He said that while the P.ed Cross now has the biggest non­ profit blood banking program, it has not had an "aggressive and dynamic" program to re­ cruit volimtary donors since World War II. He said that about 2 million patients need blood each year and that it takes about 7 million units to meet that demand. He predicted that if the spot­ light of public opinion is put on the present stale of blood bank­ ing and an effective donor re­ cruitment drive is mounted, "120 million donors could be encouraged to give blood," and meet the demand on a volun­ tary non-profit basis. The AFLCIO would "not only help, but cooperate vigorously" in that kind of effort, Perlis asserted. A. R. Sawyer, meeting chair­ man aboard the Commander (Marine Carriers), reports every­ thing operating smoothly with a fine SIU crew aboard. The Commander left NorSawyer folk in August after being refurbished from bow to stem in the shipyard. She is under MSG charter and is carry­ ing coal to NATO stations in Europe. One of her first ports of call was Amsterdam. During the stopover, crewmembers went ashore and made the roimds of the city on a sightseeing tour, buying gifts for family and friends back home. This voyage is expected to last for a little more than a month, with Philadelphia as the port of payoff. The steward department aboard has come in for special praise for its fine chow during this voyage. All hands are happy to see this vessel sailing again. Aboard the Columbia Fox (Columbia Steamship Co.), Robert E. Kiedinger, meeting secre­ tary, reports that the crew h as voted to extend a special expres­ sion of thanks to this ship's master. Kiedinger Captain L. Guillemette. All hands aboard agree that he has really gone out of his way to keep a happy crew He is a competent skipper who has earned the confidence of his crew. The Columbia Fox set sail from Honolulu and is on a voy­ age to Inchon, South Korea, and Vietnam. Before stopping in for­ eign ports, all hands are being asked to keep all doors locked in port to guard against unauthor­ ized persons coming aboard and the possibility of theft. Richard Hoppin is deck del­ egate; Robert E. Marsh, steward delegate, and N. A. Huff, ship's chairman. Things are running well aboard the Columbia Owl (Columbia Steamship C o.) reports meeting chairman T. J. Hilbum, as the ship begins a voy­ age to Vietnam. With the help of SIU represent­ Hflbam atives in Tampa, Fla., all of the items placed on the repair list during the last voyage have been squared away. There is no disputed overtime in any department, but the crew is having some difficulty in re­ ceiving mail, and this is being looked into. There is a good crew aboard this ship. This voyage began Aug. 24, and the expected port of pay­ off will be along the Gulf around Dec. 1. Hans M. Schmidt is deck del­ egate; Oscar Figaroa, engine delegate; Henry Jones Jr., stew­ ard delegate, and T. J. Hilbum is ship's chairman. Eloris B. Tart, meeting secre­ tary aboard the Tampa (SeaLand), reports all hands voted in fa­ vor of the pro­ visions of the new freightship agreement during the regular Sund a y shipboard Tort union meeting. The crew has also gone on rec­ ord to thank the SIU negotiating committee for a "job well done" in securing the new wage scale and other contract improvements. A full discussion, including a question and answer session, was held during the meeting to ac­ quaint all hands with the opera­ tion of the SIU ship's committee and the duties of elected commit­ tee members. The Tampa is sailing coastwise from Long Beach, Calif., to San Francisco, with a stc^over in Oakland. Monta L. Garber is deck del­ egate; C. Martinussen, engine del­ egate; H. Robinson, steward delegate, and G. Castro is ship's chairman. Gibson Ge/s Promotion From Nixon r Washington, D.C. Andrew E. Gibson, maritime administrattor since 1969, was promoted to a newly created post of deputy secreta^ of com­ merce for maritime ^airs on the day President Nixon signed the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Gibson, a former freighter captain, was an executive with Grace Lines and has been vice president of the New York Shipping Associaticm. He was vice president of D i e b o 1 d Group, a national management concern, at the time of his appointment to the Maritime AdministratioD. Congressman Honored In Defroif Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), right, received the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's special ship's wheel award for his efforts in hehalf of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The award was presented to Dingell at an MTD dinner in Detroit hy Peter McGavin (center), MTD executive secretary-treasurer. From left are: Ed Kraft, vice president, Detroit Port Council; Amos Stewart, president, Detroit Port Council; SIUNA Vice President Fred Famen; John Schrier, AFL-CIO regional director; McGavin; Bill Marshall, Michigan AFL-CIO secre­ tary-treasurer; Senator' Phillip Hart (D-Mich.); former Governor G. Mennen WiUlams, and Dingell. Phil Reyes, ship's secretaryreporter aboard the Carrier Dove (Waterman), re­ ports that when a copy of the new contract was received a special meeting of the unlicensed crew was held at sea, Reyes and the provi­ sions of the new agreement were ratified. Judging by the harmony and cooperation displayed by the entire crew, all hands agree that this will be a good voyage. The Carrier Dove's itinerary is taking her to some of the more exotic ports. Her first port of call is Massawa, Ethiopia, on the Red Sea. This is an ancient port and was the final stop of trading cara­ vans that made their way through the desert. The ship will then call at Aqaba, Jordan and Khorramshahr, Iran. Later this month she is scheduled to stop at Karachi, Pakistan. Every one of the nine steward department members are book men and veteran Seafarers who have served SIU crews for many years. The Carrier Dove is hold­ ing to its reputation of being a fine feeder. Blanton McGowen is ship's chairman; Gilberto Bertrand, deck delegate; Joseph Brodeur, engine delegate, and John H. Kennedy, steward delegate. e ft V * V c » M » Trillion $ GNP Seen for 1980 The Bureau of Labor Statis­ tics predicts that the Gross Na­ tional Product could exceed $1.1 trillion in non-inflationary dollars by 1980. The bureau defines a "non-inflationary dol­ lar" as one carrying the pur­ chasing power of a 1958 dollar. The word trillion—represent­ ing 1,000 billion—^will become a commonplace number in the American economy, according to bureau predictions. Included in the report were projections involving 82 indus­ tries which indicated a changing pattern of expected growth for many of them. Employment levels in agri­ culture and mining are expect­ ed to continue to decline both in numbers and in relation to the rest of the economy. Employment in manufactur­ ing, transportation, communica­ tion and public utilities will in­ crease in numbers but decline when compared to the rest of the eccttiomy. Services and state and local governments are expected to grow rapidly during the HQs, not only in numbers but in their share of overall employment. Finance, insurance, real es­ tate and construction are also expected to be employment growth areas. The bureau reports that wholesale and retail trade jobs will expand at about the same annual rate as over-all civilian employment—about 1.9 per­ cent. ^• < •n * <r. 'V u r' �SlU's Paul Drozak Feted by MTD P aul Drozak, SIU port agent in Houston Texas, was cited for "distinguished service to organized labor" during a testimonial dinner and dance sponsored by the West Gulf Ports Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Several speakers including Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt and Rep. William Clay of Missouri praised Drozak's contribution to all in the trade union movement. Texas Gov. Preston Smith pre­ sented Drozak a plaque elevating him to the rank of admiral in the Texas navy. More than 750 well-wishers attended the dinner for Drozak, who is also a vice president of the Texas State AFL-CIO and secretarytreasurer of the MTD West Gulf Ports Council. Congressman Bob Eckhardt (D-Tex.) pays tribute to the SIU's Houston Port Agent Paul Drozak. Congressman William L. Clay (D-Mo.) delivers the keynote address. "i MTD Administrator O. William Moody presents plaques of appreciation to Rep. Qay (left) and Rep. Eckhardt. Seated are Paul Drozak (left) and Hank Brown, president of Texas State AFL-CIO. James Phillips of the Retail Clerks Union presents one of several awards to Paul Drozak as Brown joins in the applause. Paul Drozak (right) receives a unique award for his "outstanding service" to working people from O. William Moody SIU Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr jiays tribute to the contribution Paul Drozak has made to the SIU. 7 lu-.. / �r-.v 7.- V .•V- r-Cr • i' l^'S' ^ Safety Of Concern To All Seafarers S IU ships are sitfe ships, but safety aboard ship just doesn't happen automatically. It takes a lot of hard work and constant vigilance by many people to make and ke^ a shi^ safe to sail on. Spearheading flus work is the SIU's Safety Depmtment coordfaiated by S^ety Director Joe Algina. Routine safety inspec­ tions are r^[ulariy made aboard SlU-contracted vessds to insure that those safety standards which protect the lives of Se^arers are maintained. One such top, to bottom safety inq>ection was recently con­ ducted by Safety Director Algina board the 497-foot long con­ tainership Galveston (Sea-Land) while the ship was docked in Port Newark, N J. The Galveston passed with flying colors, and after the neaiiy two-hour infection was ov«- Algina remarked, "She's a fine ship." Without this grill work of heavy steel hars a man could easily fall over the side through the space provided for passing lines through the bow. The addition of these hars is the result of the constant check for potential hazards to Seafarers. / Emergency gear lockers such as this one are located at sev­ eral strategic points aboard the Galveston and contain a variety of life saving equipment. SIU Safety Director Joe Algina steps aboard the SS Galveston in Newark, N.J. to begin his safety inspection of the vessel. OXYGEN BKEATIIING APPABATHJy L •w. - 1 f Ilfc'' EMERGENtr GEAR LOCKER n- 'J ' ' -I '• ' v '< I. f ,... •// Reefer boxes aboard the Galveston are desi^med with a unique safety latch. The latch can be securely locked from the outside and it can be easily opened from the inside should the door swing closed behind a Seafarer. t - �)• Below deck, low overhead areas are distinguished hy strips painted in an easy to see design of alter­ nating hiack and yelIo>v. The design can he seen from hoth the foot and head of the stairs. George Austin (left), who sails in the deck department, greets Safety Director Algina, who is an old shipmate. In the background on the bulkhead is a plaque which records the fine safety record maintained by the Galveston through many voyages. USE TORCH TniiPUT Pat Rodgers, Jr., who sails in the engine department aboard the Galves­ ton, looks on as Algina points out some of the safety reminders posted in the boiler area. These steel bars welded to the deck alongside the ship^s railing provide sure footing in heavy seas. The double height of the railing at left, which extends above a man's shoulders also protects lives. �East Meets West in the Nasroen Galley One of the most successful attempts at achieving this cul­ inary compromise is a main course prepared by Nasroen known as Dutch Rice Table. It is not one dish, but rather a series of dishes served in small portions from a large platter or table. The basic ingredient that all of the dishes have in common is a bed of steamed rice, but it's what is placed over the rice that makes for different and tasty eating. From side platters come shrimp, beef, chicken, vegetables, sweet and hot rel­ ish, to be poured over the white rice. "One of the secrets of In­ A close check of the galley spice rack is in order before the cooking donesian cooking is to take begins in Alii IVasroen's galley. many flavors, spicy and bland, sweet and sour, hot and cold, he would be old enough to sail neo, Java, Sumatra and Bali. and combine them to come up In 1951 he came to the United on one himself. with something different and Utilizing both formal school­ States and joined the SIU in new," says Nasroen. ing in cooking and acquired the port of San Francisco where "This method of serving the knowledge of the cooking of his first SlU-contracted ship food also allows those eating his own nation, he first sailed was the Coral Sea. to take as much of their fav­ in the galley of a Dutch freight­ "I sailed as messman on that orites as they wish and none at er that shuttled cargoes between ship and decided right away all of those flavors that don't the Indonesian islands of Bor­ that I wanted to upgrade myself appeal to them. It is a satisfy­ ing method of making every­ one happy at the same time." Because many of the authen­ tic herbs, spices and condiments called for in Indonesian cook­ ing are rarely available in American supermarkets and stores, and are never a part of the regular ship's stores, Nas­ f. 'I roen takes time out when in ports such as New York and San Francisco to visit the local Chinatown and buy them. "Chinatowns are the only place I can find many of the things I need in my cooking. I look forward to shopping for them when we reach port and usually buy enough to last for several months. "Fresh vegetables are an­ other item which I always try to have aboard," said Nasroen as he began preparing a chop ' James A. Jackson, Jr., left and Willie C. Bridges, Jr., of the stew­ ard department, look over Memorandum of Understanding on suey speciality in the ship's \\ the new SIU contract. Bridges graduated in August from the galley. Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. '^he Steel Worker (Isthmian) recently tied up at Erie Basin "Without fresh vegetables, in Brooklyn after an Asian run. She loaded new cargo, in­ this dish is nothing. I usually cluding CARE packages and government aid supplies for the try to make this kind of vege­ people of Asia, then embarked on another run. While in port, table dish during our first few the crew considered the new SIU contract, which was approved by days out of port after we have the membership, and caught up with news of their homes and their just taken fresh items aboard. ' < union. Later on in the voyage, when we run low, I prepare meals that don't call for as much vege­ tables, and switch to using our frozen stores. This system helps us to use our stores evenly, and it gives the variety the crew likes." Not all of Brother Nasroen's reputation as a cook derives from his expert preparation of dishes native to his homeland. After twenty years of seatime in the galleys of SIU ships, he has proven time and time again that as fine a platter of steak and potatoes, Boston baked beans. Southern fried chicken and beef stew is served Conrad B. Taylor, sailing as an oiler in the black gang, performs aboard the Mobilian as is shoreside maintenance on the Steel Workeri Taylor is a 1967 served anywhere. graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. When a new member of the crew signs on the SlU-contracted Mobilian these days, one of the first things to wel­ come him aboard is the aroma of spicy shrimp over steamed rice or the scent of barbecued beef—trademarks of Brother Alii "Jack" Nasroen, chief cook. For nearly twenty years, Nasroen's galley specialities have delighted the taste buds of hun­ gry Seafarers, while at the same time providing them a pastiche of exotic dishes from the chief cook's homeland. A native Indonesian from the island of Java, Nasroen was taught English and first learned about the United States while attending schools run by the Dutch. Situated between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, Indonesia is a frequent port of call for SlU-contracted vessels. As a young boy after school, Nasroen would often go down to the docks to visit the ships, longing for the day when as soon as possible. This was my opportunity to do two things I like most in life, both at the same time—go to sea and cook," Nasroen said. Now, as chief cook aboard the Mobilian after twenty years of seafaring, Nasroen is just as enthusiastic as ever about cook­ ing and sailing, and enjoys a fine reputation in the SIU fleet. His reputation is built upon creativeness, garnished with a touch of the exotic. Exotic is the word for native Indonesian cooking, which combines many spices and hot peppers with such everyday items as beef, chicken and fish. "Early in my cooking career I realized that many of the pop­ ular dishes of my homeland are a bit too spicy for American tastes," Nasroen said. "Because of this, I have tried to modify them a little—taking out some of the more unusual ingredients —while at the same time keep­ ing enough of the original rec­ ipe to still make interesting eat­ ing for my SIU crews." Homecoming For Steel Worker Longshoremen load AID supplies for Asia into the hold at dockside in Erie Basin. The Steel Worker carried relief supplies for Asian ports, from government and private organizations. f ii With Alii Nasroen in the gal­ ley, East does meet West aboard the Mobilian-r—at least three times a day at mealtime. C �h hA.. M <"• ' ir IJ An Ancient Mariner Comes to Piney Point For a man over 90 years of age—with more than 75 years at sea—Willie Toomer is pretty active. A member of the fourth Pensioners Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in October, he took care to inspect most, if not all, of the 54 acres owned by the school. Of course, he had reason for his travels. He summed it up by saying, "I'm just finding out what they've been spending my money on." Retired since last April, Toomer is probably the oldest SIU pensioner. He was one of 12 retired Seafarers participating in the 10-day con­ ference. After his inspection, the 31year SIU veteran said that he was pleasantly surprised at the school and what it was doing. "These young fellows (HLSS trainees) will never know what going to sea used to be like ... and that's good. Nowadays you wouldn't get people to put up with the old ways. And that's because of the union," he said. An SIU man since January 1939, Toomer recounts that he was bom in Georgia on Jan, 20, 1880 and went north to Boston to catch his first ship when he was only 15 yetns old. He remembers the vosici, a sailing ship named the Lady Marie, that became his home for the next "six or seven years." "The captain liked me," he recalled, "and I liked shipping out, so I just stayed on and on." But, speaking of the days be­ fore the SIU, he told of work­ ing conditions that would seem unbearable by present day standards. Recalls Old Days Reminiscing on the earlier part of his 75 years at sea, he talked of poor food, low pay and long hours. "At that time, before unions, you couldn't get anything out of the ship owners. The union changed that. Now it's an easier life." The former chief steward has had quite a collection of ex­ periences since 1895. He is proud of the fact that he sailed and "delivered the goods" dur­ ing every war since he first went to sea. Although his memory of ship names has dulled with the passing years, he remembers having two ships torpedoed out from under him during World War I and he was on three ships that were sunk in the Atlantic during the Second World War. The only time tha* he was injured during the five disasters was when a German torpedo sank the Kujus Peckham off the coast of North Carolina in 1943. "I was asleep in my ounk when the torpedo hit and broke a steam line in my room. It burned my leg and I had to go to the hospital after we got picked up." He also remembers that luck had something to do with his survival during the latter part of the war. The former cook and steward explained that he had sailed four trips into and out of Russia on the notorious "Murmansk Run." He decided that his luck was wearing thin by sailing the same ship through "U-Boat Alley." "When we got back (to America) I quit the ship and sure enough, it was blown up on the very next trip," he re­ membered. Another story recalls the time in 1946 when his ship docked at Shanghai, China, shortly after the communist armies had taken over the city. "One of the communists came on board and told us to get the hell out of there or they'd take the ship and us," he said, "And he didn't have to tell us a second time. We got HLSS trainee N. Palmer listens as Willie Toomer recalls his first ship—a sailing vessel that he first hoarded 75 years ago. out just as fast as we could." Impressed by Progress Toomer was particularly im­ pressed with plans to construct houses and a village for SIU pensioners on land owned by the union at Piney Point. "From what I've seen down here so far, I think that I might want to come back and live here. If you had told me 10 years ago that all this was go­ ing to happen, I would have thought you were crazy," he said. Toomer was looking forward to stopping in New York City after the Pensioners Conference to see some of his eight chil­ dren, "many" grandchildren. and a "five or six-year old great granddaughter" whom he has never seen. He now lives in San Fran­ cisco, but he looks forward to the days when houses for pen­ sioners will be completed at Piney Point. During the conference, Toomer and the other pen­ sioners stopped in a trainee class and, as the elder spokes­ man, he was questioned by one of the trainees who asked whether he would still go to sea if he had his life to live over. "I sure would," he answered. "As a matter of fact, I'd ship out right now, if they'd let me." 18 More Seafarers 'Retire to Beach' on Pension The ranks of SIU pensioners have grown by 18 new members. gine department. His retirement ended a sailing career of 43 years. Adrian Decena, 65, joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Decena now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1961, Seafarer Decena was is­ sued two picket duty cards. His retirement ends a sailing career of 41 years. Jan Rani, 65, a native of the Philippine Islands, now lives in New York City. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the deck department. He was issued a strike duty card in 1961. When he retired. Brother Rani ended a sailing career of 47 years. Harding Stieliig Edward Nooney, 49, is a na­ tive of Jersey City, N.J. and con­ tinues to make his home there. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. In 1968 he earned his third mate's license. Brother Nooney is a veteran of World War 11. John Durmo, 65, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the deck department. A native of the Phil­ ippine Islands, Brother Durmo is now spending his retirement in New York City. Decena ^ X y-J -{ Rani Victor Harding, 61, joined the SIU in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. A native of England, Seafarer Harding now lives in San Fran­ cisco, Calif. He was issued a picket duty card in 1961 and in the same year was given a safety award for his part in making the Alma an accident-free ship. Vernon Louis Stiebig, 65, a native oi Ohio, is spending his retirement in New Orleans, La. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the en- November 1970 Nooney Santi^o Laurente, 74, is a na­ tive of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department as a chief cook. He was issued a pick­ et duty card in 1961. Brother Laurente is retiring after 43 years at sea. Stovall John Joseph Kane, 67, joined the union back in 1939 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck department as a boatswain. A native of California, Seafarer Kane now makes his home in Mobile, Ala. Richard Ramsperger, 68, is a native of Germany and now lives in Oregon City, Ore. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Ramsperger is an Army veteran of World War 11. gine department as a chief elec­ trician. A native of Mt. Bullion, Calif., Brother Foumier now lives in San Mateo, Calif. He is a Navy veteran of World War 11. Leon Ryzop, 58, is a native of Poland and is now spending his retirement in Elizabeth, N.J. He joined the union in the Port of New York and sailed in the stew­ ard department. In 1961 he was issued a picket duty card. Laurente James Lee Webb, 46, joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile in 1944 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Ala­ bama, Seafarer Webb now lives in Mobile. Ismael Nazmio, 61, is a native of Puerto Rico, and now makes his home in New York City. He joined the union in 1939 in San Juan. Brother Nazario sailed in the deck department as boat­ swain and served the union as a delegate while aboard ship. In 1961 he was issued a picket duty card and a strike duty card. His retirement ends a sailing career of 41 years. 4 Kane i Ramsperger James Noffsinger, 57, joined the SIU in Michigan and sailed in the deck department. Brother Noffsinger is now making his home in Frankfort, Mich. Deloss Harman, 48, is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. and now lives in New Orleans, La. He joined the union in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department as a fireman-oiler. Ryzop Frank Rankin, 66, ended a sailing career of 47 years follow­ ing a Vietnam run in March. He sailed for 20 years as chief cook. Rankin is a charter member of the SIU, having joined in early 1939. Thomas DiCarlo, 64, is a na­ tive of Italy and now makes his home in Baltimore, Md. He joined the SIU in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck department as a boatswain. Durmo Walter H. StovaU, 65, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment as an able seaman. A na­ tive of Ohio, Seafarer Stovall is now spending his retirement in Houston, Tex. Harman Webb Nazario George William Fournier, 59, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the en- Wankin DiCarlo Page 27 �|/is HLSS Trains for Life And Living Lifeboat class 59 sits for a picture after successfully passing the Coast Guard examination. They are, from left holding sign, Marvin Walker and Alvin Smith. Seated are, front row, Edwin Colon, Joseph Ayala, Dell Smith, Allan Smith, Carl HUl, Ron Roninger and Jose Vasquez. Second row, Thomas Stoa, Keith Rice, Gary Castle, Mike Morgan, Daniel Davis, and Rudolph Shields. Rear row, Michael Palmer, William Bonan, Keith Sahot, Michael Bingman, Thomas Boutwell and Henry Sheffield. Standing at left is lifeboat instructor Bruce Simmons. Steve Phillips, named outstanding trainee in Lifeboat Oass 56 by the staff, receives a wristwatch and congratulations from Lifeboat In­ structor John Shields. Members of Lifeboat Class 56 line up on the Fiddlers Green for a grad­ uation photo after successfully completing the Coast Guard examination for their lifeboat endorsement. Kneeling left to right are Bill Erody, Gerry Rogers, Edward Cox, Jerry Rash, Jim Heustis, Mark Wood and Robert Ingram. Second row, left to right: Kenneth Keeling, Steve Phil­ lips, Milton Fairchild, Martin Stainer, Michael Foster, Robert Nocera and David Westfall. Third row: Phillip Means, Fritz, McDuffie, Sidney Alford, Gary Sizer, William Burke, Amett Moomaw, Douglas Knittel, Keith Jordan, David Reeves, Byron Van Atta and Marshall Donahue. At left is Lifeboat Instructor John Shields. Graduating members of Class 51 of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship receive the best wishes of Trainee Instructor Tom Brooks as they make ready to board the bus to New York, and then go aboard their first ship. Left to right are Bob Miller, Mike Lawrence, Terry Parker, Larry Graham, Fred Pohlmann, Brooks, David Hendrick, Earl Jentoft, Joe Miles and George Moore. r il Graduates of HLSS class 54 pose for their class picture before leaving for New York for their first trips. Pic­ tured are, from left, D. Oir, E. Scott, R. Smith, T. Bakos, C. Peterson, J. Smith, Norfolk Port Patrolman Steve Papuchis, SIU Representative Frankie Mongelli, R. Brown, W. C^ll, W. Berulis, R. Kosefsky and R. Cancel. 11 Graduating members of Qass 53 at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship pose for a group photo as they prepare to tra-isfer to New York for.assignment aboard their first ship. Pictured left to right, front row, are: Stanley Ziegler, SIU patrolman from New Orleans, Mike Bethune, Charles Holmes, Joe Lacaze, Richard Burkett, Robert Harris, Kevin Hare, John Lacaze and Angus "Red" Camplrall, SIU patrolman from New York. In the back row are Eugene Alexander, Everett Cox, Jim Ferguson, Richard Freeman, Phil Baldwin and Shelton Conarroe. Graduates of Class 52 pose for a class picture as they prepare to leave the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to ship out. Wishing them well us New York Port ^ Patrolman E. B. McCauley, far left. Others are, from left, Norman Smith, R. Sherwell, J. Kirkland, R. Salley, John Leach, D. Metcalf, Instructor Joe Sacco, D. Smith, B. ; Lincoln, L. Psuncey, R. Harvell and S. Simpson. | �SlU Ships' Committees Add Education Directors 'TV) further strengthen the SIU's ties with its members at sea and at the same time better serve the membership, the new SIU contract has established a third post on the permanent ship's committees en­ titled Education Director. This additional committee position is filled by the ship's chief electrician or pumpman. The Education Director is responsible for main­ committee are the ship's chairman and the secretaryreporter. One elected delegate from each of the ship­ board departments also serves on the committee. The ship's chairman calls a meeting of the un­ licensed crew every Sunday and conducts the meeting. It is the responsibility of the secretary-reporter to keep in contact with union headquarters by mail and also prepare and maintain the minutes of the meeting. taining and distributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health and sanitation. With the addition of an Education Director to every SIU ship's committee. Seafarers at sea now have an even greater opportunity to keep in touch with what is happening ashore. The other two members of the permanent ship's sesfspeps \ STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian)—While awaiting payoff, the Steel Voyager's committee got together topside. From left are: R. Brown, secretary-reporter; William Schneider, education director; James Martin, engine delegate; Jim Tanner, chairman; Willie Netters Jr., steward delegate and Joe Martin, deck delegate. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthamian)—A cargo of sugar from the Hawaiian Islands was offloaded hy the Steel Executive in Brooklyn. The ship's committee seated from left are: A. Gasper, secretary-reporter; J. Medvesky, engine delegate; A. Klein, deck dele­ gate. Standing: J. Rohinson, chairman; W. Slusser, education director and J. Graft, steward delegate. Qaesfion: What are the duties of the Education Director as a member of the permanent ship's committee aboard every SlU-contracted ves­ sel and how is he selected? Answer: The addition of an Education Director to the permanent ship's committee is provided for under the terms of the New Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements, and his duties are specified in Section 2 (b) of these contracts. The Education Director is responsible for maintaining and dis­ tributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as shipboard safety, SIU training and upgrading programs, health and sanitation. Some of the other subjects which also will be covered include the SIU Pension and Welfare Plans, union history, contracts, po­ litical actimi and the economics of the maritime industry. Working together with the ship's committee chairman, the Edu­ cation Director programs the use of all of the audio-visual ma­ terials, films and sound tapes, sent to the vessel by union head­ quarters. The position of Education Director aboard SIU ships is filled by the Chief Electrician or pumpman. In the event Aere is no Chief Electrician or pumpman aboard, the Deck Engineer will serve as Education Director. When there is no Deck Engineer (m board, the Engine Utilityman will serve in this capacity. If circumstances arise where none of the above ratings are aboard, then the ship's chairman and the secretary-reporter will choose a qualified member of the engine department to M the post for the voyage. One of the primary reasons for having the Chief Electrician as first choice for Education Director is that he has the skills neces­ sary for maintaining the tape recorders, film projectors and other mechanical educational equipment in proper working order. Righi ) . FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendatimis. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist Of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made Only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Bnmkiyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. ACTION LINE CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU cmitracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if'a member is required to make a payment and is yiven an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer :v ' is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at mem­ bership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-andfile committees. Because these oldtuners cannot take ship­ board employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long­ standing UnicHi policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the membership and ffie Union. If at any time a Se^arer feels fliat any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, be should immediately notify SIU President Paul HaU at beadquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. L �P5?-; • I.. •)! Meany Suggests Federal Control Of Railroads "Federal take-over of the na­ tion's railroads" may be the solution to the problems con­ fronting that industry, accord­ ing to AFL-CIO President George Meany. He cited the current break­ down in negotiations between the carriers and four AFL-CIO affiliates as being indicative of the current state of the rail­ road industry. "We have to look at this with consideration of the public in­ terest. If the railroads can't give their workers the same rights as other workers and if they cannot serve the public maybe the government should take over." He suggested that "judging by the way the railroads are being run today it's a good idea. It's donie in other countries and they have pretty good rail­ road service." A reporter asked Meany whether this didn't conffict with his faith in the private enter­ prise system. "Not at all," the AFL-aO president declared. "Look at water. We can't have private companies run the water sys­ tem as they did in the colonial days. Cities own bus lines. New York City has taken over its subway system." He said that "if we stuck con­ sistently to private enterprise I doubt whether we'd have rail­ roads to the West Coast. And certainly the airlines couldn't have flown without subsidies." Meany's remarks were tied to a statement of the AFL-CIO Executive Council expressing Auto Insurance Bill Proposed Washkigton Sen. Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.) has introduced three bUls de­ signed to bring about basic re­ form programs in the auto in­ surance industry and to increase compensation for accident vic­ tims. The bills are the product of three years of study and hear­ ings conducted by the Senate Anti-Trust and Monopoly Philip J. Stoegerer, Seafarer and poeti is about to have a second Subcommittee, which he chairs. collection of his poems published under the title of Down to the In arguing for reform, Hart Second Sea in Bumboats. His earlier collection of poems Strictly Scuttle­ complained about the high cost butt, is available for 91.50 per copy from Stoegerer Maritime Collecfion of auto insurance, frequent can­ Press, P.O. Box 148, Aripeka, Fla., 33502. A sample of his work in Strictly Scuttlebutt are these two stanzas from *'Back to the cellations, claims practices and Of Poems Sea." other industry operations. Suggests Remedies So Pm going back to sea again. Out where the air is clear and fresh To cure these problems Hart Away from land and its pride. And there ain't no need to lie. suggested: Out where the mighty waters be. I'm a Merchant Seaman Past the shoals and the tide. • Guarantee a noncancellable And I'll be until I die. policy to all licensed drivers. • Do away with the "fault" system for all but permanently disabled or disfigured auto ac­ cident victims or those who suffer excessive financial loss. • Provide that victims be re­ imbursed in full for medical, rehabilitation and incidental ex­ Washington ployed must wait an average intended the Social Security Act get new jobs and lose payments penses incurred, and that lost At a time when the unem­ of seven weeks after benefits to help the jobless when they that should have been due them take-home pay be reimbursed up to $1,000 a month. ployment rate among American have stopped before they are need it the most. And once a for many weeks. • Make available group auto workers continues to increase granted an eligibility hearing. person's eligibility is deter­ Depends on Precedent insurance in the states which The California Department mined "it cannot be arbitrarily each month, the U.S.. Supreme The Java case, in the opinion now prohibit it. Court is preparing to rule on of Human Resources under denied or withdrawn without of labor lawyers, depends great­ Hart said that of every dollar the case of a Califopiia woman Governor Ronald Reagan has due process standards being ful­ ly on the previous Supreme the consumer pays into the pres­ denied unemployment benefits appealed this decision to the filled." Court decision which held that ent system, "only 13 cents ac­ for weeks without so much as U.S. Supreme Court. Stmidard Procedure a welfare recipient could not be tually ends up compensating for a hearing on her claim. 'Scornful Opinion' Standard procedure in most denied welfare payments be­ The case is that of Judith The California case was filed states is to start payment im­ fore he has been given a hear­ out-of-pocket losses." Unmatched Increases Java, mother of three, whose by the Contra Costa Legal mediately upon determination ing and a chance to refute any unemployment benefits were Services Foundation last No­ of eligibility of the claimant but evidence of non-eligibility. He pointed out that from stopped because her former em­ vember and brought a scornful to stop them later if the em­ The welfare decision, handed 1965 to July, 1970 auto in­ ployer, The Pittsburgh Post- opinion by the court headed by ployer appeals. down last May was by a split surance premiums went up by Dispatch in California, chal­ Judge Gilbert H. Jertberg. Such action is taken without 5-3 vote. Since then Judge 65 percent. lenged her eligibility for unem­ "The California program hearing and the claimant be­ Harry Blackmun has been "During that same period ployment compensation. conflicts with certain clearly de­ ing given a chance to rebut, added to the court so it is far auto repairs went up 39 per­ The payments were stopped fined national and state goals," even in writing, new informa­ from certain that the welfare cent, tires by 28 percent, and without a hearing in which Mrs. the court said adding that such tion offered by employers. case decision will hold up in gasoline by 15 percent," he Java would have been afforded goals are "intended to stave off The case is of extreme im­ the unemployment compensa­ said. "At the same time, takethe right to state the validity of extreme personal hardships as portance to workers since em­ tion case. home pay for nonsupervisory her claims. well as society-wide depression ployers in many parts of the Nevertheless, labor lawyers and factory workers went up Ruled Unconstitutional in times of increasing unem­ United States ?iave been able to contend that there is a complete only 10 percent." A U.S. District Court found ployment. hold up benefits for long pe­ similarity in that persons in He concluded that his bills in her favor, ruling that it was But the end is clearly riods of time to their layed-off both types of cases are being "are aimed not only at bring­ unconstitutional that she be de­ thwarted when a claimant must workers simply by challenging denied their rights for unrea­ ing down the premium cover­ prived of benefits for weeks be­ wait some 50 days for payments their eligibility to unemploy­ sonable periods of time with­ ing the. injury to people, but to resume." fore a hearing on eligibility. ment compensation. out being given a chance to also at increasing compensation, The court said that Congress In California, the unemIn many cases, workers later make their own case. to accident victims." ^ Supreme Court to Rule on Employers Delaying Unemployment Payments •u> "its support for the railway un­ ions in their collective bargain­ ing efforts for fair contracts with substantial wage increases and realistic benefits." The Council said that it "be­ lieves that further interference by the Federal government after the provisions of the Rail­ way Labor Act have been ful­ filled would be unfair in the extreme." The Council also called upon railway management "to bar­ gain in good faith and with recognition of contempo'rary wage trends so that a work stoppage on the railroads may be averted." "*• s. • s �m I'l UNION LABEL S 'ttiAAamctE ANCh?- 'j4Aa«0 TMOU^ UMiOM MAOt ««— IKwurr.FifiHi.cdiin.sarT •MKMHSTIUEIT WMUM • ^1 - OrAMCMtCA BIKERV irvv"' .A- V "••V inriv UNION SHOP CONFECTIONERY CUtt*^U kvU>«< 3ax a Ifttpr (UlirtatmaH INTilNATIONAi lOCAl HO SHOP UNION IHO^HO .. With the Christmas holiday shopping season in full swing, Seafarers and their families can help themselves and millions of fellow trade unionists by buying gifts bearing the union label. M- L^U.W.P.C.Of HArF, 1^UNION-MADE iU [» A nK GUiip A ik • The union label is a sure sign that the product contains the skill and craftsmanship of union workers. And it guaran­ tees that the working men and women who made the item are receiving the benefits of a union contract. Being able to buy with confidence is just one of the bonuses the consumer enjoys in choosing Christmas gifts bearing the union label. The union label has long been the "distinguished emblem of organized labor," and a symbol of quality to the union worker. Be sure to look for the union label when buying toys, clothes, stationery and other gifts. \TJJd" ^3 lug ®nlg Pruburta auJi ^rrutrra Irartng Intnn labrl I yNim^SHQp, 0 @@® MS§P i^AFL-CIO^ m M W'. OTiSft vWORKERS UNION/ ;x ,'N t UNION MAM , UNION MAM ClOAM UNIOIV : "S .. UNION MADf 1T06I|> % ISABEL UNIO^^AMP aMRiMr Factory TNftBn^tfTin^ . <f> UNION HOUSE UNIONI~uo WORKERS MADE i AMALGAMATED OPEIU Ji- wniKTi^i. 000 © u R C OFAMemCA s wniv** ^PA»ITIW TMOU^ UNION LABEL November 1970 Page 31 �SEAFARERSVLOG November 1970 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERN7VTI0NAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO (OCOLLEGE •QEPEN DE N Ts •$6,000• ec/wcatJon- SIU'BOLLEGE BDAfiOS •RCQUII^EHENT/ < 1 Eligible Seafarers and their dependents may now apply for the five SlU College Scholarships to be awarded in May. the scholar­ ships, amounting to $6,000 over four years may be used at any accredited college or university. Eligibility rules make the contest open to: • Seafarers who have three years seatime aboard SlU-Contracted ships. • Dependents of Seafarers who meet the seatime requirement. • Dependents of deceased Seafarers who had sufficient sea­ time before death. Dependents of deceased Seafarers must be less thar 19 years old at the time they apply. mm ®v The scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Board tests or the American College Tests. Both sets of examina­ tions are given throughout the country on various dates. Applications may be obtained at any SlU hall or by writing to SlU Scholarships, Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. I 1215. Deadline for the return of applications is April 1. A total of 26 Seafarers and 62 dependents of Seafarers have received scholarships in the programs 17 years. The winners of this year's scholarships will.be free to pursue any field of study offered at the college of their choice. 7 •. 'i serrr- � 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 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1970 Description An account of the resource Headlines: KIRKLAND SEES MIRACLE IN MERCHANT MARINE ACT ILO TEAMWORK – THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT ILO CALLS FOR NEW SEAFARER BENEFITS NIXON SIGNS MERCHANT MARINE ACT INTO LAW PAY LAGS BEHIND INFLATION INCREASES JOB SAFETY BILL ENACTMENT BEFORE ‘LAME DUCK’ CONGRESS SIU MARKS 32ND YEAR OF PROGRESS FOR SEAMEN HLSS OPENS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY COURSE US TEAMWORK STOPS CUBAN ATTACK OGDEN YUKON MAKES BRIEF STOP IN JERSEY PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE IS ILO’S COMMITMENT CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE VISITS PORT OF PINEY POINT CREW, PENSIONER DELEGATES MEET TO LEARN AT PINEY POINT SIU’S PAUL DROZAK FETED BY MTD EAST MEETS WEST IN THE NASROEN GALLEY AN ANCIENT MARINER COMES TO PINEY POINT HLSS TRAINS FOR LIFE AND LIVING SIU SHIPS’ COMMITTEES ADD EDUCATION DIRECTORS MEANY SUGGESTS FEDERAL CONTROL OF RAILROADS SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON EMPLOYERS DELAYING UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS 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 11/1970 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. XXXII, No. 11 1970 Periodicals Seafarers Log