http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/70db55412d0f2f2042a40534c99e35ea.PDF 2c15d90fc6f02e6fe50cb0983eed0286 PDF Text Text vy (•Sal ^klicaOM al tk* WArAi^S •CJ ""' InlMitf'f^tenr District* AFL'CIO •••.-.-••••fx' 'i ' . fli/.. ...a.ft?-,!' mftm . - Pfeiey rmef Poiill rmofi lary^ mn/um 20S74 • ERS It"- •' '' r-> f VoSaXXXVfli,Nc.f . •• ' Auiu*t, 1976 •;• , -..i--; if. . . ,. .._T ... . , '.TT", •i^ •; 1 Poff 32 on ' • .'S •fi-'V •rti'II 'A .'4 "t Pw.f 17.24 on '' ,//f iif / ^ • * - * •- V .^1 . i ! .• ' t �Economic Recovery Slow Jobless Benefits Run Out on 50,000 Each Week The nation's economic recovery con­ tinues to be slow, leaving millions of workers stranded without jobs while their families cope with still rising prices. Each week, 50,000 more people run out of unemployment benefits; most of them cannot find work and will not be able to find work in the near future. The Administration's rhetoric about improvement in the economy does not Union Label Week Set for Sept 6-12 The Labor Day holiday week of Sept. 6-12 in the U.S. has been officially designated Union Label Week by the AFL-CIO and the Union Label and Services Trades Department. During this week AFL-CIO state and local organizations and the Union Label and Service Trade Councils will appeal to the American consumer in Labor Day parades, rallies and in the media to buy U.S. union-made products and services thus providing more jobs for the jobless here as a way of strengthen­ ing the nation's economy and avoiding the purchase of foreign-made imports. Union-made goods and services will bear the union label, store card, shop card and service button. During Union Label Week the motto of "Buy union products and use union services as you would have union wages paid unto you" will be stressed to the buying public. hide the fact that unemployment still is America's major economic problem. Recently, the AFL-CIO Department of Research studied state employment figures. They found that right now, con­ struction, manufacturing, public utili­ ties and transportation were the indus­ tries most severely hit by the recession. The study also revealed that certain states are worse off than others. In 21 states, unemployment is higher than it was two year ago. These 21 states are: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsyl­ vania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vir­ ginia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia and Wisconsin. Because of the slow-down, the Amer­ ican people are losing more than $200 billion in goods and services that would be produced if the economy was run­ ning full speed ahead. Instead, basic industries in the American economy are still operating far below capacity, the Federal Reserve reports. During the first quarter of 1976, basic industries used only 80 percent of their capacity, compared vdth 92.3 percent in the third quarter of 1973. To make matters worse, most people were able to buy more in 1965 than now. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in June, real spendable earnings— take home pay stripped of the effects of inflation—averaged $91.15 a week for a worker with three dependents. That was 17 cents less than the average for 1965. Farmworkers Set for ALRB Elections This Year Approximately 50,000 farmworkers will vote in union certification elections in California this coming year, once that state's-Agricultural Labor Rela­ tions Board gears up again for action. On July I, in a major victory for the United Farmworkers Union, the Cali­ fornia Legislature voted $6.8 million to fund the Board. During the past six months the Board has been inactive, ever since its money ran out early, spent on an avalanche of imfair labor practice hearings and challenges to elections. Pressure from the growers kept the Cal­ ifornia Legislature from refunding the Board. The Board administers California's Agricultural Labor Relations Act, passed in June 1975, which gave farm­ workers the right to vote for the union of their choice for the first time in U.S. history. The UFW, which has been organiz­ ing California farmworkers for years, pushed for the law when the Teamsters starting signing with growers to repre­ sent lettuce and grape pickers. These Consfrucfion Unions OK Pay Cut on Rehab Jobs A 25 percent cut in wages and bene­ fits for construction workers on N.Y.C. rehabilitation housing projects has been agreed upon by members of nine local building-trades unions represented by the N.Y.C. Building and Constnaction Trades Council, according to its presi­ dent, Peter J. Brennan, on July 30. In making the move forced by the lack of getting new construction under way, the building council prepared for a bonanza of some $102-mil!ion in funds to be spent for rehabilitation con­ struction work in city poverty areas under the Community Development Block Grant Program of the U.S. De­ partment of Housing and Urban De­ velopment (HUD). Brennan, in a meeting at Niagara Falls, N.Y., said the voluntary pay cut goes against the grain of trade unionists but the local construction unions be­ lieve it's time they got their hardpressed members (double-digit percent the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hall 'Know the Candidate' The SIU has always made it a practice to fully engage in "bread and butter" political issues and we have made it a practice to get involved in political elections when seafaring jobs are ultimately at stake. However, our basis for support of a candidate is not tied to any affiliation or philosophy, but to simply whether the candidate will help or hurt the jobs and job security of Seafarers. The SIU contributes the money and support Seafarers have voluntarily donated to SPAD to the campaign funds of pro-maritime and pro-labor can­ didates. Therefore, before casting our votes on November 2, I believe we must all consider how each candidate stands on maritime issues, how each congressman or senator up for reelection has voted on maritime legislation in the past and how their opponents feel about our industry. I say this because we will have to live with the President and legislators elected this November for the next few years and that the fate of all maritime legislation will rest in the hands of these elected Government officials. jobless) back to work and help to re­ habilitate much-needed ghetto housing. Previously, housing rehabilitation work was done by non-union workers. The 25 percent pay-cut plan was formulated in six months after the Na­ tional Housing Rehabilitation Assn. and the international building unions concurred. The management group and the union leaders left details of the pay cut up to the local organizations. contracts were signed without consult­ ing the workers, often after a UFW con­ tract on a ranch expired. During the four months of elections held during the fall of 1975 and winter of 76, the United Farm Workers won 205 elections representing 30,804 workers at peak season to the Team­ ster's 102 elections representing 11,179 workers. "No union" won 22 elections. Out of those elections, 126 UFW vic­ tories were certified to 24 for the Teamsters. * As a result <^1 diese victories, the UFW signed contracts representing 11,500 new members on 41 ranches where broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, melons and apples are grown. 11^ is the biggest growth in member­ ship the union has seen since the grape ranch victories. However, grape growers now are re­ fusing to negotiate with the union. Continued on Page 33 And what happens in these next few years will prove crucial to our efforts to rebuild this industry. With a Congress and President concerned about reestablishing a strong U.S. flag merchant marine, and a Congress willing to work with the SIU on maritime . issues we could see the passage of legislation, as well as the enactment of new^ programs and policies which would foster a newer, more efficient, larger and stronger U.S. fleet capable of meeting this country's needs. We could also see a national cargo policy in the U.S. bulk trades that would give us a fair share of this important trade. Right now a large percentage of all U.S. cargo is bulk and U.S. flag ships move only I percent of this cargo. In addition, a pro-maritime Government would be inclined to negotiate new bilateral shipping agreements wth our trading partners throughout the world which would reserve a share of cargo for U.S. ships. Other goals we consider necessary to develop a strong and stable maritime industry, such as a White House level maritime affairs coordinator and greater cooperation between the Navy and merchant marine, will also be within our reach if we can mobilize the support needed in the next three months to elect those who will consider the welfare of America's seamen. For this reason we must all consider each candidate carefully before voting. We must look beyond his political affiliations, his public image, his philosophi­ cal beliefs and ask, "How does this candidate feel about maritime?" Going to sea is, after all, the career you have chosen. In this modern maritime industry your job security, your future ability to earn a living and all the benefits that this career has brought, depend on our winning the legislation and support needed to bring our merchant fleet back into world prominence. As you look over the candidates and their qualifications think back to the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and consider the new ships we have manned as a result of that bill. Consider the jobs shipped when SlU-contracted vessels were taken out of lay-up to carry grain to Russia after a bilateral trade agreement guaranteed our fleet a percentage of that cargo and all the trades where new bilateral agree­ ments could reserve a portion of cargo for U.S. flag ships. And let the veto of the oil preference bill in 1974 and the disastrous slump in the tanker market that followed serve as an example of how tightly our ability to earn a living is tied to Federal legislation and regulation. It's something to think about as the elections get nearer. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 8, August 1976. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Wraps Up Year'Long Hearings Hall Urges 4-Pomt Plan toBoosf Maritime WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall wrapped up a year-long Con­ gressional study of the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 by proposing a broad four-point program to pump new en­ ergy into America's maritime industry. Hall presented summation testimony on behalf of the maritime industry at the closing session of oversight hear­ ings which have b^en conducted by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. In his remarks, Hall out­ lined four areas which he said needed immediate and forthright action to de­ velop America's merchant marine so that it can effectively compete in world commerce and perform as a viable auxiliary to the nation's Armed Forces. He urged Congress and the Administra­ tion to: • Adopt a national cargo policy which would assure a fair and reason­ able distribution of freight for U.S. flag ships; • Establish a White House level maritime affairs coordinator who would advise the President on maritime mat­ ters; • Promote incentives for shippers and operators to increase the nation's bulk shipping capabilities; and • Encourage greater cooperation be­ tween the Navy and the merchant ma­ Paul Hall wraps up year-long oversight hearings conducted by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. rine in the interest of national defense. vigorously opposed legislation, passed In his remarks to the Congressional In his testimony, Hall said the major attitudes within our own country. He by the House and Senate (last year but Committee, Hall again urged the need said; problems confronting the U.S. maritime pocket-vetoed by President Ford), for greater cooperative effort between "The emergence of state-owned fleets industry stem from official policies and which would have reserved a portion of the Navy and the merchant marine to and the proliferation of cargo reserva­ the carriage of America's oil imports secure the nation's defense. He said this tion measures [of other nations] have for United States flag vessels. The State relationship should have as its comer"contributed greatly to keeping United Department consistently alleged that stone the utilization of the privatelyStates flag participation at a low level. this legislation would have an adverse cwned fleet for those support, sealift But, the problem goes beyond these impact on U.S. foreign relations by and auxiliary duties now performed by international circumstances to another The membership vote concerning touching off reprisals and retaliations' the military's own support fleet. He major roadblock within our own coun­ the proposed merger of the IBU into by other nations. Completely ignored said: try. It is the lack of a national recogni­ the SIU A&G District begins Aug. 16, was the fact that this legislation is vital "The use of the merchant marine to tion of, and commitment to the need 1976 and runs through Sept. 15,1976. to the viability of our merchant marine perform these functions not only serves for a strong United States flag merchant The voting will be conducted by secret precisely because other nations have the important purpose of maintaining marine." mafl ballot. already mandated a percentage of their Ballots can be picked up at any SIU Continued on Page 33 Unaware of Needs foreign trade to their vessels." hiring biill. Seafarers are reminded Hall said that the Executive Branch that all ballots must be postmarked no of our Government is "unaware of the later than Sept. 15, 1976. Voting nation's maritime needs, and the ac­ among IBU members will take |dace tions of many Federal agencies—^not­ during the same time period. ably the State Department, Agriculture The comfdete text of the Agreement and Treasury—are openly hostile to the Leaders of the the NMC Executive Committee and of Merger, as amended, the Report of WASHINGTON aspirations of the nation's maritime in­ the Constitutional Committee, and dustry, and have eroded many of the United States-flag shipping industry president of Moore-McCormack; and the proposed Constitution for the called for adoption of an across-the- Herbert Brand, president of Transpor­ promises of the Merchant Marine Act board cargo policy for all U.S.-flag tation Institute and chairman of the merged Union was carried in the duly of 1970. He said: of the Log. ships as the most effective means of re­ NMC Planning Committee. 1976edition "The State Department, for example. In addition to a national commit­ vitalizing the nation's merchant marine,. ment to the maritime industry through and as a quick shot in the arm for the a cargo preference policy, the industry ailing bulk carriers. Testifying at a hearing of the House spokesmen also called for high level Legislative News Ships'Committees Page 12 coordination of Federal maritime poli­ Washington Activities ,....Page 9 ships' Digests Page 36 Merchant Marine Subcommittee, offi­ cies and programs through the estab­ cers of the Transportation Institute and Coast Guard Failures Page 5 the National Maritime Council called lishment of a White House level mari­ USPHS fight ..Page5 ^ ^ ^ Training and Upgrading for legislation which would assure U.S. time affairs coordinator. In his testimony, Richardson stressed Upgrading dass schedule, carriers a fair share of the nation's im­ the stability within the maritime indus­ Union News requirements & port cargo. try which he said is the result of joint President's Report .......Page 2 application Pages 38-39 The industry spokesmen said that efforts of labor and management func­ Bosuns Supplement .... .Page 17 Seafarers participate In while preference for oil and diy bulk tion within the National Maritime Headquarters Notes Page 8 'A' seniority upgrading .Page 37 cargoes would have to have a different Council. Port of Philadelphia ......Page 4 QED requirements and legislative approach, a resolution ap­ Barker, who stressed the need for a SPAD honor roll ..... .Back page application .Page39 proving bilateral cargo sharing agree­ greater national commitment to the ments with the carriers of other coun­ strategic importance of bulk carriers as General News Membership News tries and certain pooling arrangements an _ integral part of our national defense National unemployment ... Page 2 Former scholarship would be enough to revive the sagging capability, warned of the growing threat Demonstrations ........Page 11 winner Page 15 bulk carrier segment of the industry. of the state-owned fleets of Russia and ERISA Mailing Page 28 New SIU pensioners .....Page 31 Appearing before the committee other Communist-bloc countries. He Hall Hits Corporations .. .Page 10 - Final Departures . .......Page 35 which this month ended a year-long pointed out that less than 2 percent of examination of the nation's maritime American foreign commerce is coming Shipping industry problems were Paul F, Rich­ into this country on U.S.-flagships. Zapata Ranger Page 32 Special Feature All of the industry spokesmen sum­ ardson, chairman of the National Mari­ Dispatchers Reports Page34 Transportation Institute ..Page 13 time Council and V. P. of Sea-Land med up the problems of the U.S. ship­ Services; James R. Barker, chairman of ping industry in one word: "Cargo " Merger Vote Aug. 16>—Sept. 15 Maritime Industry Leaders Ask New U.S. Cargo Policy INDEX August, 1976 Pages �Grain Trips to Russia Spur Philly ecause shipping was so good, there weren't enough Sea­ farers for a quorum at the Phila­ delphia membership meeting July 6. There was, of course, an infor­ mational meeting but some men on the beach who couldn't make it after the July 4 weekend, were excused in the Bicentennial spirit. Normally during the summer about 65 Seafarers are registered in Philadelphia. But early in July, there were only 43. The rest were working grain runs to Russia on one of the six ships that loaded up in Philly harbor during the pre­ vious weeks. The grain shipments also helped out the longshoremen and other harbor workers in this inland port where deep sea ship­ ping can be slow. SIU members heard Port Agent John Fay go over the latest report on the SlU-IBU merger proposal B SlU members keep up to date on Union affairs at tfie Philadelphia meeting, July 6. Felipe Serrano (r.) relaxes before the Philadelphia meeting begins while John Schaller reads the Log. Both men sail in the steward department. A hand of cards passes the time before the meeting begins. Planning their next move are (clockwise from left) Harry McCullough, steward department; Steve Vincovitch, SIU pensioner; Vincent Motzel, member of Local 25—Op­ erating Engineers; and Manuel Madarang, SIU pensioner. and other Union affairs. Brother Fay, who was voted in as a dele­ gate to the Democratic Conven­ tion from South Philly, told the men he was looking forward to the New York City meeting where the outlook on maritime and labor affairs would be among his first considerations. Port Agent John Fay, chairman of the Philadelphia meeting, goes over the July reports while reading clerk Joe Air (center), and recording secretary George Brennan (right) look on. - Expecting a vacation check. Brother John Stiles, A.B., waits patiently as SIU Patrolman Joe Walsh looks through the mail that was delivered to the Phila­ delphia Hall over the weekend. Seafarers Log Page 4 \ i If , • . .1.^ �\/ In 19 Page Document: SlU Rips Coast Guard Failures Calling for a Congressional investi­ gation into the U.S. Coast Guard's ca­ pricious and arbitrary manner of carry­ ing out its duties, SIU President Paul Hall documented the Coast Guard's failure "to administer laws and to pro­ mulgate and enforce regulations for the promotion of safety of life and prop­ erty" in a 19 page letter to Mario Biaggi (D., N.Y.), chairman of the House Sub­ committee on the Coast Guard. This request for hearings has been granted and, though originally set to begin in September, they are now tenta­ tively scheduled to be held early next year. "Enforcing some regulations hap­ hazardly and others not at all," Hdl charged that "the Coast Guard has acted arbitrarily" in the areas of vessel manning, watchstanding, training and certification of ABs and apprentice mates, tankermen, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and riding crews. "The area in which one of the most serious problems has arisen is that of vessel manning," Hall's letter said. By allowing minimum manning de­ cisions to be made on a vessel-to-vessel basis in each port. Hall pointed out that, "manning may vary from vessel to vessel even within the same class." "For example the Coast Guard has issued Inspection Certificates for three Falcon class tankers allowing them to be manned by different combinations of ratings even though these vessels are all of similar construction," Hall said. Charging also that the Coast Guard is jeopardizing crew safety by setting unrealistically low manning scales on new ships. Hall pointed to its decision to eliminate the engine room ratings for Chevron and other class tankers as "an example which epitomizes Coast Guard disregard for life and property." "The decision to eliminate the engine room ratings on various classes of ves­ sels; to fail to develop enforcement pro­ cedures to insure that vessels do in fact employ a three-watch system; to pro­ mulgate regulations which would com­ bine the responsibilities of a tankerman with those of a licensed officer; and to otherwise act to reduce the number of certified personnel employed on a vessel all serve to greatly increase the physical and mental burdens imposed on those few remaining shipboard employees," he said. By the Coast Guard's own admission. Hall told Rep. Biaggi, the fatigue caused by undermanning jeopardizes "the health of the individual worker and the safety of the vessel and crew." His letter went on to cite Coast Guard policies which allow the use of riding crews, the operation of drilling rigs without ABs aboard, and the creation of an apprentice mate rating as further examples of the Coast Guard's disre­ gard for established safety standards, both those stipulated by their own regu­ lations and by. Congressional mandate. "The Coast Guard has failed to ob­ serve the law and carry out its man­ date." Hall told Rep. Biaggi. "Its ac­ tions have been arbitrary and capri­ cious, exhibiting a flagrant disregard for the commitments made to you and to maritime labor." Concluding his letter to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard, Hall wrote, "we strongly urge that the Coast Guard establish specific, objective and definitive pro­ cedures to be followed by all Coast Guard personnel and to be applied uni­ formly to all vessels in all ports. And, to that end, we ask that you investigate the Coast Guard's practices and con­ sider corrective legislation. "The Coast Guard persists in its ar­ bitrary and capricious manner contrary to Congressional mandates. We there­ fore request, and sincerely believe, it is in the public interest that your Sub­ committee undertake an investigation of the Coast Guard's administration of ap­ plicable laws relative to our merchant vessels, crews and other related areas, as well as practices and procedures util­ ized by the Coast Guard, with the object of public hearings for necessary legisla­ tive enactment." I j?' I Administration Rebuffed Congress' Committees OK $128 Million for USPHS The Health, Education and Welfare Appropriations Committees in both the House of Representatives and Senate have agreed to allocate the $128 million needed to insure continued operation of the U.S. Public Health Service Hos­ pitals, rebuffing the Ford Administra­ tion's latest attempt to close down the PHS hospital system. The Administration had asked for only $90 million in its HEW budget re­ quest for the PHS hospitals, calling for the phasing out of the PHS system in favor of "contract care" for seamen in private or veteran's hospitals. The Administration submitted this $90 million budget request even though last spring, local health planning agen­ cies in the eight areas having PHS hos­ pitals unanimously rejected an earlier HEW proposal to close the PHS facil­ ities. The $128 mfllion appropriation allo­ cated by Congress will assure that all eight PHS hospitals, as well as all other PHS facilities and clinics, continue op­ erating at 1973 levels. The Administration is, however, per­ sisting in its efforts to close the PHS facilities and has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives which would give it the authority to shut down Shepard in Labor Delegation to Tunisia During the last week in May, SIU At­ lantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard, visited Tunisia as part of an AFL-CIO delegation. The Americans were invited by the Secretary-General of the Tunisian General Union of La­ bor and they traveled to union centers around the country, meeting with the Tunisian Prime Minister and the Amer­ ican Ambassador. The object of the mission was to pro­ vide Americans with first hand knowl­ edge of the role and purpose of the Tunisian labor movement, its problems and its needs. Also in the delegation were Melvin H. Roots, executive vice president of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association; Pat­ rick J. O'Farrell, executive director of the African-American Labor Center, and his assistant, Ron Ciccone. AFL-CIO delegation to Tunisia discusses labor problems with the Tunisian Prime Minister, H6di Nouira (far right). Other participants were (from right to left) Earl Shepard. SIU Atlantic Coast vice president: Ron Ciccone, aide to the African-American Labor Center (AALC); Mel Roots, executive vice president of the Plasterers' Union; Patrick O'Farrell, executive director of the AALC; Habib Achour, secretary general of the Tunisian General Union of Labor, and the prime minister's aide. August, 1976 the entire PHS system. This new closure bill has been refer­ red to the House Committee on Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce whose chairman. Rep. Paul Rogers (D. Fla.) has indicated he will not act on the leg­ islation, and it once again appears that the Administration's efforts to close the PHS hospitals will fail. The $128 million PHS budget, in­ suring full operation of the hospitals in 1977, is mandated by the HEW Appro­ priations Bill which is also expected to require HEW to report to Congress on the need for renovation at the eight PHS hospitals. It is hoped that this report will lead to the allocation of funds for the trans­ fer of the Galveston PHS hospital to a newer nearby hospital building which is now empty, a move already approved by HEW's assistant secretary for health. Seafarers Can Submit Absentee Ballots On next Nov. 2, Election Day you may be on board a tanker docked off the coast of Indonesia, or on an ore carrier headed for Duluth. But you can still vote by using an absentee ballot if you are a citizen and if you are registered to vote. If you are not registered to vote and are shipped out far from home, most states will send you an absentee regis­ tration form as well, According to the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization which has years of experience dealing with voter registration, the requirements for absentee voting and registration vary from state to state, although there are some common procedures. To request an absentee ballot, write or go in person to your local board of elections (or county clerk—depending on the state) in the city or county where you are registered to vote, and explain that you are in the merchant marine and will be away on Election Day. You will receive an official form to fill out. After this is done, the ballot will be sent to you hopefully in time to vote. Deadlines for applying for and re­ turning the ballot vary, but to be sure, apply at least 30 days before Election Day and send the ballot back in the mail so that it arrives by the Friday before elections take place (Oct. 29). If you need to register to vote and cannot go to your board of elections in person, write them explaining that you are in the merchant marine, but that your official residence is in their area and they will send you the proper forms. When you write, tell them if you will be needing an absentee ballot as well. Reg­ istration should be done as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, you can call or write your local League of Wo­ men Voters or city hall for help. Chemical Workers End Lever Brothers Strike on July 7 Twenty-six hundred members of the International Chemical Workers Union (ICWU) at four Lever Brothers Co. U.S. plants voted July 7 to end their strike and boycott against the soap com­ pany which began on Apr. 10. The ICWU Lever Brothers Council representing the chemical workers ac­ cepted the company's new offers which included a $1.86 an hour wage hike in a three-year contract—the first in 30 years—a modified cost of living allow­ ance, a $12 a month per year of service minimum pension, increased termina­ tion pay and senior employees retire­ ment options with incentives so junior workers would not be laid off because of job eliminations and consolidations. Workers threatened with future lay­ offs at the Edgewater, N.J., Baltimore, St. Louis and Los Angeles plants will also get company insurance and other benefits. Pages 'r' �An Open Letter to All Seafarers At Sea, Ashore SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Program A Chance for a Fresh Start in Life Brother Seafarers: The SIU's Alcohol Rehabilitation Program is proving a very successful one. Since its establishment^in early 1976 many of our members have been given the chance for a fresh start in life—a start that we all hope will lead to the road oi complete recovery. . • • However, for this vital program to continue its successful track record on a long term basis, two very important ingredients must be supplied. ni ^ First, the program must receive the cooperation and support of every SIU member. We all must be willing to lend a helping hand to those who are suffering from alcoholism by encouraging them to participate in the program and to come to grips with their problem. Secondly, and just as important, the program itself must be well organized and geared toward the special proW^s of Seafarers. I believe we have this kind of program right now, and I believe that SIU members should know about it. That is, all Seafarers should know the Program's policy for treatment; eligibility requirements and other important aspects of the program. All of this information is carried below. I encourage all SIU members to become familiar with it, because the success or failure of this program will always depend on you, the individual Seafarer. Policy • Alcoholism is a disease and can be treated! The Seafarers International Union will make evety effort to remove the stigma associated with alcoholism. The SIU will also intensify its efforts to eliminate alcoholism within its membership, and see that appropriate assistance, treatment, and follow up are available to each eligible member. Eligibility • Employees should have a minimum of 360 days seatime within two years and 90 days within the last calendar year and one day seatime within the last six months to be considered eligible for treatment at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. ® Retirees are eligible for treatment. Referrals • • • • The port agent or his designate should be responsible for referrals. A call to the Center prior to sending the man should be made to determine space availability. If a seaman's condition is in doubt, a check-up by the clinic or USPHS physician is a must. Seamen should not be allowed to enter transportation while carrying alcoholic beverages. Detoxification • The USPHS should take full responsibility for this phase of the treatment. Loans • A petty cash fund in the amount of $750.00 shall be available at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. The director will be the custodian of the fund. • The fund will be for granting interest bearing loans to the residents in such categories as personal needs, clothing, support, prescriptions, miscellaneous (this includes items which the custodian deems of therapeutic value). An explanation for all loans will be recorded. • Transportation: Eligible members who are approved to attend the program will be given a ticket for travel from the port to Piney Point. The ticket will be purchased through the travel agent utilized by each port. The member will sign a loan form indicating the amount of the ticket. The ticket is considered a loan and is repayable with interest to the Seafsirers Welfare Plan. All travel arrangements will be made by the port agent or his designate in coordination with the staff at the Center. • A signed loan form indicating the amount of monies in each transaction will be sent to the plans office. In addition, a signed and notarized confession of judgment form indicating the interest rate, the total amount of monies borrowed from the welfare plan and the terms of the loan will be sent from the Center to the plans office. Shipping • A resident at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center who is not already registered shall be registered upon arrival at the Center at the port of his choice. • Upon faithful completion of the prescribed treatment at the Center, the director or one of his staff, shall call the port agent where the resident is registered and the port agent shall make the necessary arrangement for employment subject to the shipping rules. • The resident shall stay at the Center until there is a job for him, at which time, the port agent and the staff at the Center will arrange transportation for the resident to his job assignment. FratemaUy, PcMiei PaiilHaU Page 6 Seafarers Log �\/ Alcoholism The Road Back Can Be a Difficult One By Dr. Joseph Logue SIU Medidal Director A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with an S.I.U. member. His outlook on life and mental wellbeing have vastly improved since I last saw him six months ago. I asked hint what had happened to change his previous state, and I believe his story can be of value to others. Marshall W. just turned 40. He is a Seafarer who works in the engine room, but in the past five years he had not upgraded himself in the engine room. His wife was seriously thinking of leaving him, taking along their two children. It was at this point she learned through an organization called AlrAnon that her husband really didn't hate her. Marshall was a sick man. He had a disease called ALCOHOLISM, Marshall could not control his drinking problem by sheer will-power alone. Hisirrational and irresponsible behavior stemmed from the fact that he had a disease. It could happen to anyone—a rich individual with all that money had to oner, or a poor individual trying to survive in the in­ ner city. It had happened to Marshall. As defined by the World Health Organization, an "alcoholic is a per­ son, whose chronic use of alcohol causes any trouble in any major area of life—his job, his homelife, or his health". Alcoholism is an evasive and elud­ ing entity to define simply. It is three­ fold, in that it affects the body, mind and spirit. The alcoholic suffers from a real illness which he has no control over. It is not caused by a desire to hurt others, a weakness of will or immo­ rality. We live in an age where ig­ norance and prejudice are being overthrown by knowledge and under­ standing. Society is rapidly accepting the fact that alcoholism is very much a real disease. The alcoholic cannot have that one drink, or a whole cycle of dependence is set up. Alcoholism is when you can't stop after one drink. It is a progressive disease, and when not treated can be fatal. Although alcoholism is a disease, it is much like an addiction to any other drug. Someone addicted to heroine though can withdraw from the drug, without the withdrawal be­ ing fatal. However, if one withdraws from severe chronic alcoholism with­ out proper medical supervision, one can die. Alcohol withdrawal can be just as fatal as chronic progressive alcoholism. An alcoholic does not want to hear that he is one. He will do everything to convince everyone, himself in­ cluded, that he is not an alcoholic; that he has his problem under con­ trol. He needs help. Sometimes treat­ ment in a Detoxification Unit is ne­ cessary. Follow-up therapy, which is basically re-education, is imperative. An alcoholic must leam all he can about his disease, and after a long hard struggle, when he can reach be­ yond himself and help another alco­ holic, he has come a long way. In treating the alcoholic, cessation of alcohol intake is the first step in rehabilitation. Education is essential. Simple compassion and understand­ ing is most important. It acts as a bridge to the alcoholic's isolation. There can be no recourse to sedation. It is a disease that requires day-to-day treatment. It is only when the alcoholic, in this case Marshall, decides he has a problem, a serious progressive dis­ ease, can treatment be started. The individual must want help. No one can force it upon him. Once Marshall faced his problem, he sought out treatment. He found that he was not alone. Discussing his problem with an old drinking buddy, he found his friend totally different. He was sober and happy, actually excited about living. His old drinldng buddy had learned that the alcoholic must learn to live today. Yesterday is over, and tomorrow's anticipated problems may never materialize. He must face today, and work on the present 24 hours. It is only today that he decides to drink or not to drink. Marshall decided to give this new idea a try. He had read about the Alcoholic Rehab Center in Piney Point through the Log. He called the Rehab Center, and immediately went into the program. When I spoke with Marshall, he had just paid off after a four month run. He had paid some of his family's back bills. He was no longer consid­ ered a "troublemaker" on board ship. He was in short, a changed man. He was a responsible and conscientious individual. Marshall was going through the clinic for his yearly physical. He planned on throwing in for another job to pay off other back debts. Then he planned to go back to Piney Point for upgrading. He has a new lease on life. As long as Marshall W. takes his sobriety as a vital course in life he will live his life in the manner of dig­ nity and respect that every human is entitled to. A sentence that he used: "Today is the first day of the rest of my life", is truly an appropriate way of looking at life. • '!>• If 4 / • I i SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept ' anywhere except at The Center. i Name .{ 'j 1 Address (Street or RFD) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 August, 1976 \ Page 7 • f 'F- r— • - �In an effort to help fill that gap left by our older brothers now retiring or who have passed away, last month the Seafarers Appeals Board okayed an increase in the number of Seafarers who could take the "A" Seniority Program each Headquarters Notes by SHU Vice IVesident Frank Drozak The vocational programs at the Harry Lundeberg School were created both for the benefit of the individual Seafarer and for the overall good of the entire membership. As a seafarer you can take advantage of the. various training programs to learn the skills which lead to new endorsements, higher pay, more responsibility on the Job and greater job security. And as more members upgrade, the SIU increases its strength as a union of skilled workers able to man any ship rnd move any cargo, whether it be grain on T-2 tankers or LNG on the most sophisticated energy carriers in the world. This well-trained membership insures that we can meet our present contrac­ tual commitments to operators while also insuring we will be able to keep up with the rapid changes in this highly technical industry. While the ships we have been manning in the past may become obsolete. Seafarers will always be an integral part of America's modern merchant marine because of our training programs at the Lundeberg School. So for your own good and for the good of the Union, I urge all of you who meet the requirements to look into the SIU's many upgrading programs and to get down to the Lundeberg School. One of those important programs, vital to both the Union and the individual member, is the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. ™Tws month the first of those increased classes graduated, bringing to 251 the number of Union members who have passed through this program. These men have also guaranteed their own job security by earning an "A" book while helping guarantee that the Union will have enough qualified men to fulfill our shipping commitments. o u- • A curriculum for the Steward Department Recertification Program, which is designed to help the SIU meet its future steward department manning needs, is now being carefully worked out. Plans for this program should be submitted for final approval by the membership within the next few months. In addition to these programs and others which lead to specific rating endorse­ ments two important upgrading courses offered to all Seafarers are the Firefighting and LNG/LPG training programs. All U'.S. seamen will be required to have firefighting certificates in the near future and it is relatively simple to get that certificate. Just speak to your port agent and he will help arrange for you to attend the two-day firefighting course offered jointly by the Lundeberg School and the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. . . , r, ^ r, LNG/LPG tankers will soon make up a significant portion of the U.S. flag merchant fleet. To get a job aboard one of these new fuel carriers Seafarers in all departments will be required to have special training. You can get this train­ ing at the Lundeberg School by attending their LNG/LPG course. The next class is scheduled to begin on Sept. 20. Iwould also like to take this opportunity to remind you that It is your responsihility and duty to make sure you are properly relieved before leaving a ship especially those ships which are shuttling. It took a great deal of hard bargaining to get these shorter articles which allow a crew to be repatriated after six months andIask you not to take a job on one of these shuttles unless you intend to stay the entire six months. SIU Efforts Led to Maritime Plank in Dem Platform The three-point maritime plank adopted by the Democratic Party as part of their 1976 campaign platform came about as the result of the success­ ful efforts of the SIU to get all segments of the maritime industry to develop and support a joint platform proposal geared towards meeting the problems of the U.S. merchant fleet. Called the Committee for a New Maritime Program, this joint labor-in­ dustry committee formed through the SIU's initiative, included over 60 mari­ time unions, companies and associa­ tions. This committee drew up a proposal which called for the appointment of a maritime affairs advisor to the Presi­ dent, continued commitment to the ob­ jectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and development of a national cargo policy. When the Democratic Party's Plat­ form Committee held hearings on plat­ form proposals in May, SIU President Paul Hall and James Barker, chairman and chief executive officer of MooreMcCormack Resources, presented this joint maritime program. Drawing on their testimony, the Drafting Sub-Committee of the Plat­ form Committee wrote a comprehen­ sive maritime platform proposal which read: "The Democratic Party is com­ mitted to a strong and competitive mer­ chant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seamen, as an instrument of international relations and national security. In order to re­ vitalize our merchant fleet, the party pledges itself to a higher level of co­ ordination of maritime policy, reaf­ firmation of the objectives of the Mer­ chant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and the development of a national cargo policy which assures the U.S. fleet a fair participation in all U.S. trade." This plank was presented to the en­ tire Platform Committee which voted unanimously to include it in the 1976 Democratic platform. When the delegates to the Demo­ cratic Convention met in New York City in early July they overwhelmingly approved the entire program submitted by the Platform Committee. After ratification of the platform by the Democratic Convention, SIU offi­ cials met with Platform Drafting SubCommittee members and other Demo­ cratic Party members at a luncheon in the Waldorf-Astoria to discuss imple­ mentation of the comprehensive mari­ time plank they had drawn up, the first substantial maritime plank ever adopted by the Democratic Party. Earlier Democratic platforms con­ tained only a few general words about maritime and the 1972 platform did not even mention our nation's merchant marine. •'•..a:--: v"4i Seated with SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (second from right) at a lunch­ eon during the Democratic National Convention in New York City last month are members of the Drafting Sub-Committee which drew up the maritime plank included in the Democratic Party's 1976 campaign platform. Shown here after Pages the convention delegates had overwhelming approved the platform are, from 'the left, Nicholas Carbone, Marian Humes, David McClung, Drozak and Bar­ bara Easterling. Se^rwsLog �V/ Nat Goldfinger, 59, Dies;AFL-CIO Research Chief Nat Goldfinger, 59, AFL-CIO re search director since 1963 and "labor's No. 1 economist," succumbed to cancer on July 22 at his home in Silver Spring, Md. He had been in ill health the past year. Previously, he was named assistant director of research for the AFL-CIO in 1958. Netite to Memboa On Pntodan When throwing in tor work during a job can at any SlU Hiring HaU, members most produce the toliowing: • membership certificate o registration card o cliniccard o seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dbpatcher wiii comply with the toUowtng Section 5, Sobsection 7 of the Sn) Shipping Roles: ^Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shaU he given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, ondiie hardship will result or extenuating circumstances vrar^ rant such Waiver." A nati/e of the Bronx, New York, he was a 1938 graduate of City College there. Thereafter, he toiled for organ­ ized labor in the world of working peo­ ple the rest of his life. In an eulogy to Brother Goldfinger a long-time friend of the SIU and mari­ time workers, AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer Lane Kirkland said in part" ... he was the chief economist of, to and for the people ... the fire was in him when it was needed. He was a fierce and stubborn fighter for the interests of working people against those who would sacrifice their welfare to some high policy or grand design." UAW President Leonard Woodcock said that for 30 years Goldfinger had "worked tirelessly, with exceptional dedication and deep commitment to improve the lives of working people throughout the nation and the world." Only last February, Goldfinger, an outstanding foe of multinational cor­ porations, told the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Executive Board meeting that the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 fails to help the unemployed American workers hurt by imports as their jobs were exported overseas. He said multinationals should be control­ led by a UN-like body. As chairman of the AFL-CIO Re­ search and Economics Policy Com­ mittees, he was well known to Con­ gressional committees the last 10 years testifying for full employment against inflation in order not to let the low wage earner suffer the slings and arrows of economic recession. In the '60s and '70s, he attacked Government policy on wage-price guideposts and controls. Washington Activities By B. Rocker Congress is on a limited time schedule because of the number of appropriations still to be passed and the recesses scheduled during this session. The appropria­ tions must be passed to pay for programs already implemented. Congress re­ cently returned from a recess for the Democratic Convention and will leave again for the Republican Convention Aug. 12. Floor debates sometimes last late into the evening, and the Senate has ex­ tended its hours by meeting each day at 9 a.m. Some of our major issues for the month are; PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITALS The Labor-HEW Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year 1977, which contains funds for PHS hospitals, has gone to a House-Senate Conference Committee. Conferees agreed on July 28 to appropriate $128 million for continued operation of the hospitals. Rep. John Murphy is chairing hearings in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on H.R. 14499, a bill that would remove the hospitals from the au­ thority and control of Congress, and would ultimately allow the Administration to close them. There have been repeated attempts by the Administration to close the eight remaining hospitals, but the SIU is constantly on guard against loss of the facili­ ties for Seafarers and continues to push for improvements in both the facilities and the quality of care provided for U.S. seamen. Meany Center for Labor Studies, Silver Spring, Md. Surviving are his widow, Betty; two daughters, Judith and Ruth; his mother, Lena, and a sister, Mrs. Anne Rosenr berg, both of Los Angeles. Burial was in Falls Church, Va. HLSS President Reappointed to Federal Post Nat Goldfinger From 1964 to 1969, he was on the Advisory Committee on the U.S. Im­ port-Export Bank and in 1965 was on President Johnson's Special Committee on East-West Trade. Following graduate school, Gold­ finger in 1944 joined the United Paperworkers of America as director of researchr and education. In 1950, he was CIO associate director of research and secretary of the committee on economic policy. In 1955, he became assistant research director for the merged AFLCIO. He became director when Stanley Ruttenberg quit to join the Govern­ ment. In 1974, he was head of the National Bureau of Economic Research Inc. and of the Industrial Relations Research Assn. He also was a member of the executive committee of the Joint Coun­ cil on Economic Education and Ameri­ can Economics Assn. On July 23, the AFL-CIO estab­ lished the Goldfinger Memorial Fund for Labor Research at the George NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT The President signed a bill this month to raise the limit on Federal ship con­ struction subsidies from the present 35 to 50 percent. The legislation is designed to bring our shipbuilding construction costs more nearly in line with the belowcost bids by foreign shipyards. The law will still require the shipbuilder to justify the need for subsidy and the amount required. OFFICE OF MARITIME AFFAIRS COORDINATOR Rep. Thomas Downing of Virginia has introduced a bill to establish an Oflfice of Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President. A similar bill had already been introduced in the Senate by Robert Taft (R-Ohio). Establishment of such an office could provide information and input to policy at the White House level, and could coordinate maritime policies which are now fragmented in a number of Government agencies. We believe the result would be more effective use of the merchant marine and growth of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Rep. Downing's bill has been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Support To Protect Your The Public Lands Subcommittee of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs is holding hearings on the transport of oil from Alaska to the lower 48 states. They are also holding hearings on proposals regarding speedy delivery of natural gas from Alaska. Job Security in Bills to extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands are in both the House Merchant Marine and Senate Commerce Committees, but have August, 1976 y not yet been reported out. If passed, crude oil and petroleum products carried between the U.S. and the Virgin Islands would have to be transported in U.S.flag ships, manned by U.S. seamen. The exemption was originally on a year-toyear basis, but for 40 years has been unlimited and continuing. ALASKA PIPELINE JONES ACT Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, was recently reap­ pointed to the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship for a second two-year term by Secretary of Labor William J. Usery. The committee advises the Depart­ ment of Labor on ways to expand apprenticeship programs around the country. Safeguarding the welfare of apprentices, setting up new experi­ mental programs, and including mem­ bers of minority groups and women in apprentice training are some of the committee's concerns. Members of the committee include representatives of labor, management, and the public. Miss Brown was ap­ pointed as a public representative be­ cause of her experience as an educator at the Lundeberg School. In a letter to Secretary of Labor W. J. Usery, Miss Brown accepted the reap­ pointment and said, .. some positive changes are beginning to surface which make the efforts worthwhile." Her term will end June 6,1978. the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the fif^t for legMlation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages " •i- 1 ( �SlU President Paul Hail Charges: Corporations Undercutting U.S. Security SIU President Paul Hall has charged nation will be importing more than half that the big U.S. corporations are "un­ of its copper, potassium and sulphur dercutting national security ' through needs. their persistent long-term policy of 1970 Act Has Failed using foreign-hag ships instead of Amer­ Hall also noted that with passage of ican-flag vessels in the import of mil­ the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, "the lions of tons of vital dry bulk cargoes President and Congress emphatically each year. stated that the national security re­ Speaking last month before the quired the construction of 300 new mer­ MARAD-industry sponsored National chant ships . . . And no feature of the Assessment Planning Conference on Act received more attention or had U.S.-Flag Bulk Shipping, Hall flatly af­ more unanimous support than the at­ firmed "this nation's dry bulk fleet is tempt to strengthen our dangerously practically non-existent... and despite deficient U.S.-flag bulk shipping capa­ widespread and growing concern about bility." the decline of U.S. seapower, the large President Hall then aflirmed, "Un­ corporations have failed to acknowl­ fortunately, the 1970 Act has failed edge their own responsibility, individ­ with respect to dry bulk ships because ually or collectively." in six years, only two OBO's have been Hall pointed out that "America is an constructed under the program." island nation .. . reliant on imports by The entire U.S.-flag fleet contains less ship of 72 vital raw materials," and he than 20 dry bulk vessels, which are quoted statistics of the Department of mostly converted and elongated C-3's the Interior which show that the U.S. and C-4's built during World War II. must import at least half of its require­ Only five of these are employed in the ments of 13 basic materials, includ­ nation's foreign trades. ing aluminum, chromium, manganese, Hall affirmed, however, that "despite nickel, tin and zinc, vital to any indus­ the availability of Federal assistance intrialized nation. These statistics also ' tended to equalize costs, it is a matter show that by 1985, the U.S. will import of record that most American corpora­ more than half of its iron, lead and tions have chosen not to employ U.S.tungsten, and by the year 2000, the flag ships, whether it be their propriety fleets or independently owned vessels, to import bulk commodities." Last year, only 2.4 percent of the 131 million long tons of the dry bulk car­ goes imported to the U.S. was carried on American-flag ships, and a major portion of this was grain to Russia under bilateral shipping agreements. Hall declared, "The vital importance of the U.S.-flag merchant marine to the national security has been demonstrated by experience, reaflirmed by every seri­ ous study and reasserted countless times by every President and by Congress. Yet the large American corporations have failed to recognize that an adequate U.S. merchant fleet is an indispensable component of our seapower . . . and they have failed to recognize the vital necessity of accomplishing our nation's maritime objectives or their own re­ sponsibilities in that regard." President Hall warned these corpora­ tions to stop living in the past and called on them to recognize "that there is a new world order in which we can no longer afford to cede our merchant ship­ ping capability to foreigners; nor can we allow any American to imperil his country's national security posture for narrow personal interests." Natfonal Cnrgo Policy Hall then affirmed that "the time has come for Government and industry, working cooperatively, to formulate and develop a national cargo policy for these imports." He noted that such a policy should provide that a minimum peprcentage of energy and essential raw material imports be carried on U.S.-flag vessels "in order to ensure that a de­ fense and commercial transport capabil­ ity is available at all times." Hall also noted that this policy should include bilateral trade agreements between the U.S. and its major trading partners. President Hall suggested the estab­ lishment of a task force, composed of representatives from the shipping in­ dustry and labor, to meet on a regular basis to bring the goals of the maritime industry to fruition. He concluded, "The future of the merchant marine and the bulk fleet lies in the hands of our major industries and it is up to us to make them understand how essential their cooperation is. Our responsibility to the nation requires no less." In addition to President Hall, other speakers at the conference included Robert Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs. Labor's Role Is Neressary in Development of the Oceans Labor's role in the commercial de­ management and government if we are velopment of the oceans "is no less to achieve quickly and efficiently the essential than that of the scientists, the necessary gc^ in the commercial de­ specialized technicians, the financial re­ velopment of the oceans." sources and the government direction Moody also affirmed that American and motivation that must go Into accom­ labor was ready and able .to accept the plishment of even a fraction of the de­ challenges of the new industrial thrust velopment opportunities available in expected in commercial ocean develop­ the oceans," according to O. William ment, and he cited labor's contributions Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO and impressive record in development Maritime Trades Department. of America's space program as an ex­ Speaking recently at the National ample of what can be accomplished by Planning Conference on the Commer­ the American worker. cial Development of the Oceans, Moody As another example of how a well criticized the fact that in the Confer­ trained labor force can benefit industry. ence's discussions of program elements Moody cited a significant 24 percent of the various envisioned uses of the productivity gain in the U.S. maritime ocean, which include oil and gas explor­ industry from 1969 to 1974 even ation; mining of hard minerals; utiliza­ though manning scales on the newer tion of the living resources; ocean siting U.S. vessels had dropped. for cities, energy facilities and airports and many others, "little mention ap­ Moody pointed out, though, that "la­ peared of labor as a resource or as a bor stands for much more in this grand problem—as it seems to be looked upon scheme for ocean development than sim­ by a good many people even in this ply the means of putting together the enlightened age." nuts and bolts and keeping the wheels Moody bluntly stated that 'such an turning in the fundamental stages of approach will not get the job done," construction and in the operating proc­ and reaffinned that "labor must be ess. It will be working men and women made a full, active and contributing who will have to deal in the most ele­ partner along with capital, science. mentary sense with an environment. could form the cornerstone of a total oceans development policy that "can achieve great benefits in terms of pro­ Moody then affirmed that "organized duction." labor and its leadership is best equipped He concluded, "If we are to achieve to deal with the political and social the kind of commercial development ,of consequences that certainly will result the oceans that many see as necessary from the dislocation and relocation of to our survival, then we must address work forces in the achievement of the ourselves as a people to the involve­ goals that will considered in this Con­ ment of all elements of our society in ference." the determination and implementation of deserving and attainable goals. Labor Could Form Cornerstone stands ready to serve as an active part­ In closing remarks. Moody stated ner in the planning for and achieve­ that industry, in partnership with labor. ment of those objectives." often benign, but often hostile in the extreme." US, Japanese Unionists Meet Leslie Elected to New lUOE Job Stephan J. Leslie, general vice presi­ dent of the International Union of Op­ erating Engineers and president and business manager of Dredgemen's Lo­ cal 25, was unanimously elected presi­ dent of the Northeast Conference of Operating Engineers on Aug. 4, The conference represents 80,000 engineers from Pennsylvania through the New England states. Members of the lUOE operate cranes and bulldozeris in road and building construction. Dredgemen's Local 25, which Leslie organized, is the marine division of the union. Its offices are located in the SIU building in Brooklyn, N.Y. Leslie, a long-time friend of the SIU, is one of the original board members of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment. He has worked closely with SIU and MTD President Paul Hall on many issues of concern to the maritime in­ dustry. Back in the 40's, working out of Local 825-D of the lUOE in New Jer­ sey, Leslie began to organize dredgemen on the East Coast. In 1959, the dredgemen's union got its own lUOE charter. Now, Dredgemen's Local 25 represents employees of all major dredging companies from the Canadian border to Florida. Representatives "of the SIU and the AFL-CIO met in Washington this month with representatives of the All Japan Seamen's Union. The meeting was held at the Maritime Trades Department at the request of the Japanese maritime labor organization to discuss fraternal ties and cooperation on mutual mari­ time problems. From left are U.S. union officials John Yarmola, SIU Wash­ ington representative: Ernest Lee, director of the AFL-CIO International Affairs Department; Earl Shepard, SIU vice president; Jack Tarantino, presi­ dent of the Fishermen's Union of America, and James Ellenberg, assistant to Lee. The Japanese maritime union representatives are T. Futami, K. Doi, S. Osawa, and translator S. Nakamura. Seafarers Log Page 10 •• i -j>' ' r I ma -..t. 'A ; I i I ir • �Nationwide Demonstrations Protest Russian Balk on Grain Agreement Hundreds of U.S. maritime work­ ers and representatives of Americanfiag shipping companies carried out a nationwide series of demonstrations Aug. 17, 1976 to protest Russia's re­ fusal to live up to terms of its bilateral shipping agreement with the United States. Twp-hour demonstrations took place at Federal buildings in the ports of Norfolk, Baltimore, San Francisco, Seattle, Mobile, Philadelphia, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, De­ troit, Houston and Galveston. The protestors, scores of them SIU members, carried picket signs and passed out leaflets proclaiming a "So­ viet double-cross," and charging that the U.S. State Department was a "contributing factor" in the situation because of its "long standing unwill­ ingness to support an American-flag shipping capabiilty and its failure to insist on the Russian's strict observ­ ance of the terms of the bilateral ship­ ping agreement." The demonstrations were called by the Committee of U.S.-Flag Shipping Companies and AFL-CIO Maritime Workers when the USSR set up con­ ditions that virtually eliminated U.S.flag ships from participating in the carriage of approximately 360,000 tons of American grain to Russian ports for the month of August. Among the "conditions" was the Russian's refusal to accept any more grain deliveries in tankers, insisting that the shipments be carried in dry bulk vessels. The U.S. fleet primarily utilizes tankers in this trade and has only one dry bulk vessel available at this time for the grain shipment. However, further "conditions" im­ posed by the Russians, such as draft requirements, have even eliminated { li ! In the port of New York, demonstrators march outside the Federal Building in downtown Manhattan. Protestors carried signs and handed out leaflets to interested observers. the use of this one U.S.-flag dry bulk vessel. Predictably, though, for the month of August, Russian ships received bookings for ^heir share of the grain cargo and the third-flag carriers got their share. But no U.S^-flag ships have been booked, which is a clear violation of the bilateral agreement, Under the standing agreement, which dates back to 1972, all goods moving between the U.S. and Russia must be evenly divided, one-third on U.S. ships, one-third on Russian ships and one-third on ships of other na­ tions. The demonstrators pointed out that since the treaty was signed, "the Russians have tried to evade its terms," and they warned that "unless our government displays some firmness and insists on full observance of the letter of the agreement, the United States stands to lose respect and pres­ tige in the world community and we as Americans stand to lose our self respect." The Russians' refusal to use U.S. ships in the grain trade is another indication of the Soviets' attempts to bolster their own massive seapower buildup, and seems to prove, as the demonstrators pointed out, that "their stepped up shipbuilding of both naval and commercial ships have as their objectives the elimination of Ameri­ can-flag shipping from the oceans of the world." The demonstrators called on the American public to help the U.S. merchant marine by writing the White House and their Senators and Congressmen, demanding that the government enforce the terms of the bilateral shipping agreement. Among the labor unions repre- sented at the demonstrations were the SIU, the National Maritime Union, the Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation, the International Long­ shoremen's Association and the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots. At the demonstration in New York at 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan, more than 300 demon­ strators picketed the Federal Building and handed out more than 3,000 leaflets explaining the situation to interested observers. Back in September of 1975, the Russians tried to evade the use of American flag ships when they bought large quantities of grain from Amer­ ican grain dealers. At that time, mari­ time labor forced the Russians to live up to the 1972 bilateral agreement and U.S.-flag ships were guaranteed approximately eight sailings per month. II 1*9 SOVIET DOUBLE-CROSS'. WHERE IS (&WL 1^'. STATE DEPT. % 0P.ING TO fifiTiOOAL S-£££• "Sovfet Double-Cross," proclaims the sighs of demonstrators in port of New York. Many of the protestors were SIU members. August, 1976 * 1 i il Protestors march outside Federal Building in downtown Manhattan against Russian refusal to employ U.S. ships in grain trade. Page 11 �The Committee Page John B. Waterman Committee In the middle of last month, the Ship's Committee of the SS John B. Waterman (Waterman) of (I. to r.): Bosun C. Smith, ship's chairman; Chief Cook A. Scaturro, steward delegate; Wiper Pete Moore, engine delegate; Chief Elec­ trician Warren Kaweck, educational director, and AO Houston White, deck delegate were paid off in the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, N.J. Achilles Committee Coming back from a run to Leningrad, Russia, Recertified Bosun Jim M. Cheshire (2nd left), ship's chairman of the SS Achilles (Newport Tankers), said "It was a good trip with a perfect crew." With him are the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.): AB F. J. Mears, deck delegate; 2nd Pumpman R. B. Honeycutt, educational director; saluting BR Jerry Gant; Steward Delegate Lee Talley, and Chief Cook Willie A. Walker. Giving the double V-for-Victory sign in front is Deck Maintenanceman Sweet Jones at a payoff in Hoboken, N.J. Borinquen Committee Baltimore Committee Recertified Bosun William O'Brien (2nd left) ship's chairman of the SS Balti­ more (Sea-Land) gathers with the rest of the Ship's Committee at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward Joe De Use, secretaryreporter; Chief Electrician Don Farmer, educational director; AB Billy Morell, deck delegate, and Engine Delegate E. Ladimer. Anchorage Committee Chief Steward Jose Fernandez (left) secretary-reporter of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rican Marine) stands next to Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez, ship's chairman who posed recently with the rest of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r. standing): OS P. Passapera, deck delegate; Greg Johns, engine dele­ gate, and Steward Delegate J. P. Speller. Seated at the payoff (I. to r.) are Chief Cook R. Leonard and Saloon Messman Clyde Cummins in Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. • i-Land Resource Committee J?V' • -'-iv • Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (left) ship's chairman of the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) is here with the Ship's Committee of (I, to r.): Chief Cook Frank Bradley, steward delegate; Engine Delegate Pete J. McAneney, and AB Adolph Demarco, deck delegate on July 27 at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Page 12 Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes (left), ship's chairman of the SS Sea-Larid Resource, was at a payoff recently in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Electrician K. Katsalis, educational director; Steward Delegate Phil W. Pron, and Chief Steward James Lomax, secretaryreporter. Seafarers Log �The Transportation Insfituie I 4 Ti Works for Seafarers and the U.S. Flag This is the third in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and-job se­ curity of Seafarers. As most Seafarers have observed over the years, efforts are constantly under way to weaken the Amer­ ican maritime industry in both its deep-sea capability and in its domestic inland water operations. In the case of deep-sea American-flagships, the anti-U.S. merchant marine actions come principally from three sources; • Major multinational corporations.including the giant oil companies who use foreign-flagships to avoid U.S. taxes, U.S. labor and other American standards; • Various U.S. Government departments and agen­ cies, such as State and Agriculture, which see their particular functions and their relations with foreign governments as being much simpler if there were no United States merchant marine; and • Foreign-flag shipping associations which are continually seeking to take over the U.S. share of transporting foreign commerce. In the case of the inland waters operations, opposi­ tion generally comes from the competing transporta­ tion modes, such as railroads and trucks, but princi­ pally railroads; and the various Government agencies which are predominantly land-oriented and thus favor land transportation systems over water operations. Seafarers know ol their Union's efforts to protect American shipping, hut another organization which is exceptionally active in behalf of the American-flag shipping industry and, thus, the welfare of American seamen, is the Transportation Institute. The Transportation Institute is a non-profit organ­ ization maintained in the nation's capital by member companies who are engaged in America's foreign and domestic shipping trades, and barge and tugboat op­ erations on the Great Lakes and the inland waterways. Its oflices are located at 923 IStii Street, N.W. The Transportation Institute maintains a Pacific Coast ofBce in Seattle, as well as a facility in St. Louis, gen­ erally regarded as the center of inland waterways operations. 150 Companies Make Up TI The approximately 150 companies which make up the Transportation Institute are engaged in virtually every facet of marine transportation; deep-sea liner operations in the foreign trade, both subsidized and unsubsidized, bulk shipping operations, and tug and barge operations in the various harbors andjnland waterway systems. A Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly, guides the work of the Transportation Institute, whose presi­ dent is Herbert Brand. The members of the Board of Trustees are: Joseph Kahn Chairman of the Board Seatrain Lines, Inc. David BaDash President Foss Launch & Tug Co. Captain J. W.Clark Prudent Ddta Steamship Lines, KDC. Thomas Crowley President Crowley Marlfime Corp. Harrison Glennon President Zffpata Bulk Transport, Inc. RanHettena President Maritime Overseas Corp. :' r '' Rear Adm. Charles R. Khouiy, USN (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer Great Lakes Towing Co. Michael Klebanoff Presidmit Ogden Marine* Inc. August, 1876 ^ David MacKenzie Vice President Victory Carriers, Inc. Michael McEvoy Chairman Sea Land Service, Inc.' Edward P. Walsh President Waterman Steamship Corp. Kahn serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Transportation Institute directs its major ef­ forts toward the development of a strong maritime Richard Saul, left, who heads Tl's domestic ship­ ping research, discusses report in preparation with James Patti, counsel. capability under the United States flag. It carries on research and educational projects designed to develop support for the American-flag deep-sea fleet and the inland waters transportation system. By means of the research and education functions, the Institute seeks to bring about a greater understanding of the import­ ance of marine transportation to the national security and the overall economy. The staff of the Institute perform studies pertinent to the welfare of American shipping. It monitors leg­ islation and the various Government agency actions that have influence on the course of the United States marine transportation. It watches closely the effect of Government agencies and legislative actions which affect American seamen employed on the vessels of its member companies. Monitors Third-Flag Doings Another important function of the Transportation Institute's activities is the close surveillance of for­ eign-flag shipping activities, particularly the so-called flags of convenience operations of American cor­ porations which are continually seeking to under­ mine American-flag interests, such as in the case of the recent cargo preference bill which would have required a percentage of American oil imports to be carried on U.S.-flagships. (WhUe both Houses of Congress overwhelmingly enacted the legislation in 1974, President Ford pocket-vetoed it). The Transportation Institute is deeply involved in the daily working activities of the American m^irine community. It works very closely with its member companies, both individually and collectively, in pur­ suit of those objectives which make for a stronger industry. Over and beyond its own member companies, it also works with all of the components within the marine industry, as well as those outside the industry on maritime and related issues. For example, it works with trade unions oh those issues on which there is a common objective, such as in the case of the fight against the so-called effective control theory which allows runaway foreign-flag shipping com­ panies to enjoy Federal Government blessing. The Transportation Institute is actively engaged in the efforts of the National Maritime Council, the national organization of American shipping and shipbuilding, labor and management, and the Mari­ time Administration in the promotion of the Ameri­ can-flag services. Spokesmen for the Transportation Institute fre­ quently testify before the various Congressional com­ mittees and Federal agencies when they are con­ sidering matters of concern to American maritime transportation. As part of its educational functions, the Transpor­ tation Institute publishes a variety of informational material including regular publications dealing with legislative developments and issues of topical interest affecting the marine transportation industry to col­ leges, schools, members of the Congress, to the vari­ ous Government agencies and to the general public. TI Has Many Goals In its publication describing its activities and goals, the Institute stresses the need for a compre­ hensive national maritime policy, one that would be carried out by a single Federal department respon­ sible for all maritime affairs. As the Transportation Institute document points out, the Institute is work­ ing toward: • Establishment of a national cargo policy which would include the increased utilization of U.S.-flag ships in carriage of the nation's foreign trade, by such means as the reservation of a portion of Amer­ ica's foreign cargo to American ships, and the ex­ tension of bilaterial shipping agreements with our trading partners. • Coordination of U.S. naval and merchant ma­ rine resources and activities as part of a cooperative effort to develop a combined seapower approach, characterized in part by allocating to the private fleet those military support, sealift and auxiliary func­ tions which can be performed by private industry. • Insuring full development of U.S. waterborne commerce on the Great Lakes, and the continued growth of the nation's inland waterways, including support for the replacement of Locks and Dam 26, wWch controls access from the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to the lower Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. • Preservation and expansion of the Jones Act, the body of law which reserves domestic trade for . United States-flag vessels, thereby fostering the growth 'of an innovative and efficient domestic waterborne transportation network. • A closer relationship between American-flag merchant shipping and the seagoing segment of our defense structure in order to enhance the defense posture of the nation and increase retaliation capabil­ ity. A facet of such an improved relationship would include joint efforts to educate the American public , as to the importance of the role of seapower in our daily lives. • Putting an end to the present U.S. effective-con­ trol policy which relies on United States-owned but foreign-registered and manned ships in planning for emergency defense capabilities. • Protecting American shipping from the unfair and disruptive practices of state-controlled foreignflag shipping in the U.S. foreign trade. • Revitalization and protection of the U.S. fishing industry and a halt to the incursion of foreign fishing fleets into United States spawning grounds. • Support for efforts aimed at fostering the growth of an American ocean mining industry. • Elimination of the use of Government-owned vessels to compete with shipping in the private sector. From the standpoint of Seafarers, it is apparent that the Transportation Institute performs a very vital function. It is another effective instrument for pro­ tecting the American merchant marine and the Amer­ ican inland water transportation system against those who would weaken them in favor of other flag opera­ tions and the land modes of transportation. Page 13 • �AT SEA 5 Get 1st Pension Checks SSTransindiana Chief Steward Rudy "Tony" De Boissiere of the 55 Pittsburgh (Sea-Land) wrote late last month from Leghorn, Italy: "At this time I wish to thank Capt. Gene Laski of the 55 Transindiana and crew for the services at sea of my late twin brother, Herbert De Boissiere. "It is wonderful to know that all his wishes were followed and he finally re­ turned to the sea, the true home of every seaman. "A special word of thanks to the bosun, Herwood Walters, who my brother knew Very well. And most important of all to the SIU without whose help I could not have handled all of this." Five new pensioners In the port of San Francisco show their first pension checks in the hail recently at a monthly membership meeting. They are (I. to r.) Seafarers James Balderston, J. Bennett, SIU Patrolman Pat Marinelli—who handed out the checks, E. Pascua, 0. Reyes and R. Pelaso. SS Philadelphia From Anchorage, Alaska, two days before the celebration of this nation's 200th birthday, Chief Steward Paul P. Lopez, secretary-reporter of the American containership, the 55 Philadelphia (Sea-Land), the "proud spirit of '76," sent the Log the photo (below) of the decorated ship, her officers and crew as they neared the docks. He says the photo was "sent to the office of the President of the United States Candy Workers Win NLRB Election as Boycott Continues While a nationwide consumers boy.cott and picketing campaign of Russell Stover Candies Stores by the Bakery and Confectionery Workers Interna­ tional Union of America (BCWIUA), continues, candy workers at the Russell Stover plant in Marion, S.C. voted 410 to 177 (2 to 1) for union representa­ tion in a June 17-18 NLRB certification election. of America and office of the mayor of Philadelphia," adding "happy anniversary of our beloved United States of America, this Bicentennial Fourth of July." ' Among those in the photo are Capt. James C. Waters; Recertified Bosun Tom A. Martineau; Lopez; Chief Electrician B. Stearmah; ABs R. Wood; W. Mason, W. Rogers, R. Wagner, E. Pattee, J. Edwards and R. Meloy; OSs K. Olson and F. Airy; Chief Cook Jefferson Buchanan; Cook/Baker Vincent Chavez; 3rd Cook Charles Thrope; General Utility Carl Woodward, Pantry Utility C. Will­ iamson, and BR S. Tihada. ir Voting were 599 out of 639 workers eligible. The company challenged 10 union votes of members fired prior to the election and two ballots were thrown out. On Apr. 29, Ward Paper Box Co. Seafarers Plans Mlisf Haivii•y/' 3v. Member's Latest Addr^Bs Because of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important' that the latest correct address of each member be on fUe. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be, able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law, ^ It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. M/VZapata Patriot Following are comments from the owners of the new tanker, the M/V Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk) concerning the maiden voyage of the ship this spring from the port of Wilmington, Calif, to the port of Baltimore. • "The crew of the vessel performed exceptionally well and contributed greatly to cause Capt. (T. W.) Wolfe (Coast Guard officer in charge of inspection at Terminal Is., Calif.) to comment 'From a regulatory standpoint, the delivery voyage was an unqualified success.' "Continued cooperation in providing men of the caliber assigned to the M/V Zapata Patriot will be greatly appreciated," the owners said. Capt. Wolfe also said "The ship ran well... The problems encountered were of a minor nature. The ship is well built. The crew is knowledgeable and in­ terested ..." , Coast Guard Cmdr. C. V. O'Neal, inspecting officer on the voyage, reported in part.. ."The overall operation of the vessel and equipment during this initial voyage is considered excellent... The attitude of the entire crew from master to OS/wiper was excellent. Each person exhibited a ready and willing attitude and a real desire to make the vessel work..." The tanker is now on the Russian grain run. SS Cove Communicator Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans .... Name^ .v.... .^ i-. First Name Last Name Penuahent' ' Address ... Print Number and Street^ SS Eagle Traveler First Year of SIU, IBU Employment The containership 55 St. Louis (Sea-Land) the first such ship to run on the company's shuttle run to the Mideast and Iran, notably the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, sailed from the ports of Rotterdam and Bremerhaven on July 1920 with cargo transferred from Sea-Land SL 7 and SL 18 containerships from the States. Page 14 l^onse's Name ......... .Print Last Name . jState — • . vY.;.;;. First Name Permanent Address ,....... .^ .... Number and Street Print NumberandSirf.pt .>:i^te.ppiriii;.;... 1 V V Middle Initial ^ -v. I^ateof Bnrth .., ............... • Mo / Day / Year SS St. Louis . • SIU • IBU : SocSec,#..... check one ' , An SIU company. Cove Tankers, has gotten the green light from the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board on an operating subsidy for the 31,000 dwt tanker 55 Cove Communicator to carry grain to Russia. Leaving a Russian Black Sea port on Aug 8 bound for a U.S. Atlantic Coast port was the tanker 55 Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) with 33,000-tons of crude. workers at the Russell Stover facility in Marion had opted for the union in a 13 to 1 vote. Lately, at the Russell Stover plant in Lincoln, Neb., where candy workers had voted for the union in 1974, the company, for the first time, made a wage proposal which the union labeled inadequate. The BCWIUA is waiting for an NLRB election date to be set at a Rus­ sell Stover plant in Denver and for a second NLRB election at the firm's Montrose, Colo, plant, where the union lost a close vote, which was set aside because of unfair labor practices by Russell Stover. ' City v, - • Zip Code ^ .. .....,. ^. State Zip Code '.b'b Mo / Day • -/ •• Year • •• Seafarers Log �Doctor 'Hit tKe Bricks' in '75 Scholarship Winner An Anesthesiologisf Don't ever think that brothers of the sea forget each other. The Log man­ aged to learn the whereabouts of former Seafarer Seymour Wallace, SIU scholarship winner in 1954, through a series of coincidences and random con­ versations, but especially through the excellent memory of Recertified Bosun Tom Price. Brother Price was visiting the Log office in June as part of the daily routine in the Bosun's Recertification Program. We mentioned to him our project of tracking down former scholarship win­ ners to learn how this grant had affected their lives. "Well," said Price, who ships out of Wilmington, Calif., "last year I picked up the Los Angeles Times one day, and right there on the front page was a pic­ ture of Seymour Wallace, now a doctor, with Governor Gerry Brown. It was during the doctors' strike against the medical malpractice insurance rates, and he was negotiating on behalf of the anesthesiologists. I said to myself, 'Why 1 stood watch with Wallace back in the 50s.' I remember he was going to Co­ lumbia at the time and shipping out in the summers. He may have had an SIU scholarship." A check of the files showed that Wal­ lace, sure enough, had won an SIU scholarship, and that before winning the scholarship he had shipped out with the Union for six years. A call to the California Board of Medical Examiners got us Wallace's current address. When we reached him, he did not even seem surprised. "Believe it or not," Dr. Wallace told the Log, "Fm back right where I started —on the picket line." Back in 1948, when Wallace first joined the SIU, he worked on some of the organizing drives in New Jersey while shipping out as an AB and, later, as a bosun. In other respects, also, his life re­ mained the same. He is still married to Flora and their daughter is now finish­ ing her masters in Business Adminis­ tration. Using the SIU scholarship, he at­ tended the Columbia College of Phy­ sicians and Surgeons in New York City, while shipping out in the summer. He was awarded his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1959 and then decided to specialize in anesthesiology. That de­ cision led him indirectly back to the union beat. "When I first started practicing anes­ thesiology in 1962, I was paying $226. a year in medical malpractice insur­ ance. Last year I had to pay $4,000. and this year I am paying $22,00p. although I am board certified and have admin­ istered 18 000 anesthetics without a single accident or law suit." The rising rates led to the anesthesiologists' strike in May 1975. The Log asked tf Wallace felt the patients were hurt by the strike. "We couldn't and wouldn't pass these rates on to our patients," he answered. "Just figure, you divide the $22,000. by the number of patients you have each year and tack that onto their bill. It really raises the cost of medical care." v-i ' Dr. Seymour Wallace As president of the California So­ ciety of Anesthesiologists, which is a professional society, Wallace negoti­ ated an end to the strike. Then he or­ ganized and became president of the California Council of Anesthesiologists, which is a union. Praises Programs Dr. Wallace still reads the Log each month, cover-to-cover, and remembers his old book number, W-35. He noted, "The scholarship program, which helped make my career, is one of the most valuable projects the Union has, in addition to the Harry Lundeberg School, which 1 read about, but haven't seen." Although his practice kept him landbound, he dreamed about the sea, and recently renewed his Coast Guard sea­ man's card and received certification as a ship's surgeon. "1 am the only anesthesiologist to be certified as a ship's surgeon," Wallace said. 1 might end up shipping out if the malpractice rates keep going up. When we settled the strike, we were promised pie in the sky, but nothing has changed." • Use U.$.'flag ships. It's 1 can shipper, and Amei^. August, 1976 t. K Jerusalem, Israel Pensioner, writer, and poet Max Katzoff here wrote on July 5 to the LOG of the American Bicentennial Celebration in Hebrew University Stadium; "When 'July 4th' comes all the way to Israel, it's well-nigh impossible not to celebrate. It was a great show! (parade and fireworks). "1 worked many years as a merchant seaman, and as do all Seafarers, 1 too, assessed my final port of call in many parts of the world, and many times over. "Seven years ago 1 chose Israel as my own snug harbor. And yet, to call it no more than that would be to oversimplify, to understate. I've found Israel to be a return to the bosom, to ancestory, to heritage. "I'm in volunteer work at the Jewish Institute for the Blind here in Jerusalem. 1 help the teenagers with their English schoolwork. And when time permits, 1 rough it up with the little guys. "Some day 1 mean to thank the institute for the experience and the satisfaction 1 find in working with the blind children. And for the pleasure 1 find in telling them about my seagoing experience. "To those who may now be assessing a final port of call, may 1 suggest, 'Come early. You need not wait until your youth and vigor join wings in flight.' "In a short story 1 wrote three years ago, the narrator tells of his miserable childhood with ersatz grandparents in Europe: ". . . every Thursday, Frieda Kahn brought news from the butcher about orphans being sent to Eretz Yisroel. Aach! What wouldn't 1 give to have been sent to Eretz Yisroel, as a boy, and to feel now that a part of me is in the founda­ tion of Israel.' "It was a happy choice, indeed, 1 made these seven short years ago. And I would not now leave Israel for the elixir of life itself." Chicago Seventy-one cents of every doUar spent in shipping on American-flag vei^els remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. . ASHORE the Amerihr On the morning of July 10, twisted steel is all that remained of the Rail to Water Transfer Corp. conveyor belt system a mile from the Union Hall at E. 100th St., used to load coal and bulk cargo onto and off SIU, IBU vessels and two American Steamship Co. ships simultaneously at a 40,000-ton clip from and to railroad freight cars. Flames gutted the now shut down Calumet River facility which is expected to be rebuilt by late this month. Until then, says SIU Secretary Geraldine Borozan, ". . . our ships must go to other ports for coal and our men on the beach have a longer waiting period for job replacement calls " Houston "The salvation of the U.S. merchant marine tanker fleet, and also that of American shipyards, lies on a bill now before Congress," said Washington, D.C. lawyer Edward Aptanker, chairman of the Seminar on Financing Offshore Drilling and Shipping Under the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, in a speech here on July 1. He said that the bill Congress is considering would request that a substantial percent of foreign oil shipped into the U.S. be shipped aboard American-built U.S. flag-ships. He also pointed out that there are now 42 American tankers idle. If this bill were passed, he added, it would provide financing for ship con­ struction and loans made by the Federal Government to companies to build ships and offshore drilling rigs. Levitfown,N.Y. We had a letter recently from Retiree James M. Murphy who retired from the SIU in 1957. Seafarer Murphy was chief refrigeration engineer on the passenger ship SS Puerto Rico "back in the beautiful days of the early '50s". He is now vice president of the National Assn. of Power Engineers, N.Y. Chapter No. 6, Nassau County. "For the past MVi years I have been employed by the County of Nassau as an engineer. At present, 1 am assistant superintendent of HVAC, in charge of the Central Utilities Plant, Mitchel Field Complex, Uniondale, L.I., N.Y. I have 15 Local No. 30 engineers and firemen working for me, as well as five county shift supervisors. "It has been a constant joy to me that I am still receiving the Seafarers LOG. Keeping up with what many of my old shipmates are doing and how the SIU has been, prospering, has given me great pleasure over the years. I was a proud member from August 1942...." Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. page 15 �CC Imperiling Shipboard Safety For a long time the SIU has been protesting while the Coast Guard has cut out ratings on board ship, using automation as an excuse. The lower manning scales often leave one per­ son performing two important safety related tasks, increasing the number of accidents and pollution incidents. Last May, the Coast Guard took a very small step in the right direc­ tion when it acknowledged that both a lookout and a helmsman were needed to stand watch while a vessel was imderway, whether or not the vessel was fitted with an automatic pilot. At least in this instance, the Coast Guard recognized that an aid to navigation, such as an automatic pDot, does not replace the need for qualified personnel. At the same time, the Coast Guard also acknowledged the need for a manned engine room while a vessel is navigating through confined or con­ gested waters. These two regulations were con­ tained in proposed Coast Guard rules prescribing navigation practices, equipment and testing requirements for all vessels of at least 1600 tons operating on the navigable waters of the United States. They were printed in the Federal Register on May 6. We hope that these proposals sig­ nify a recognition on the part of the Coast Guard that vessel and worker safety and the protection of the ma­ rine environment must be paramount considerations when determining ves­ sel manning levels. But we have our doubts. First of all, their proposals do not go far enough. The principle that two men are needed for two separate safety tasks should be applied across the board, not just to the case of the helmsman and lookout. For example, the Coast Guard A . Augutf, 1976 continues to ignore the need for a certified tankerman on board tank barges and vessels, and has been try­ ing to transfer the tankermen's duties to the mates. We also beUeve the re­ quirement for a manned engine room should be applicable to vessels in all navigable waters, regardless of whe­ ther the waters are confined or con­ gested, to best protect the safety of life and property. Our second objection to the pro­ posed rules is that they would allow the captain of the port and even the master of a ship to have the final say on manning levels and qualifications of seamen. It is ridiculous and arbitrary to let a master determine the quaUfications needed to serve as a lookout or helms­ man, as the rules propose, or to let the captain of a port exempt a ves­ sel from the regulations determining the number and qualifications of en­ gine room personnel. Even the Coast Guard admits this point and stated in the May 13, 1976 Federal Register, "... the determina­ tion as to who is qualified to perform the duties of a certificated crewmember cannot be delegated to the master or any other authority since it is statutorily vested in the Coast Guard." Furthermore, we believe all exemptions and changes in regula­ tions should be cleared through Coast Guard headquarters after public hearings on the matter. Through the Lundeberg School, the SIU is attempting to provide the U.S. merchant marine with well trained qualified seamen, capable of dealing with automated, modern equipment. If any master or port captain can change the certification requirements, it will be impossible to maintain a uniform productive train- Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North'America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CID 'Heads I win^ tails you lose.' ing program or to maintain standards of quality for personnel. Unsafe haz­ ardous shipping conditions are sure to be a result. The SIU has called for Congres­ sional hearings into the Coast Guard's arbitrary and contradictory admin­ istration of its responsibilities in the vessel manning and licensing area. Last month. Representative Mario Biaggi, chairman of the House Sub­ committee on the Coast Guard and Navigation informed us that these hearings will take place. Only by airing the matter of Coast Guard negUgence in public will proper legislative measures be taken to correct the situation. CHARLZSW MORGAN Vol. 38, No. 8 Executive Board HISTORIC PRESERVATION Paul Hall LETTERS TO THE EDITOR President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgiO' Cal T anner Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President «BAFA«iniBi^lA)0 Marietta Homayonpour 399 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mole Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers Intematlonal Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyrr, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Personals Marvin J.Siaith H. Leonard Shaw M. Gala asks that you contact him at 333 Fell St., Suite 2A, San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Your son Charles Leo Shaw requests that you contact him at Ave. 44 1112 e/ 11 y 13, Marianoa, Havana, Cuba. Michael Howe Paul Francis Gordon Cindy Marcik asks that you contact •her at 250 First Ave., West Haven, Conn. 06516, or call her at (203) 9338587. Your son Robert Paul Gordon re­ quests that you contact him at 1080 68th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or call him at (212) 238-4136. Page 16 Widow Thanks Plan I would like to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for all the help and support rendered me and my late husband, Hurless Minkler, since his retirement in 1971. Having been admitted to the hospital a number of times for both in and out­ patient care, the Welfare Plan was always ready to help. I wrote to the Plan several times regarding hospital bills and always received a prompt reply. In the last few months of his struggle for life, a great deal of pressure was relieved as the Plan paid most all his drug bills which were becoming increas­ ingly higher. Knowing he was a member of the SIU, where his Brother members cared, was a great relief to him. He needed special equipment, and he would have had to go to a nursing home away from his own home and loved ones, had not Medicare and the Seafarers Welfare Plan made him comfortable wtih a positive pressure machine and a hospital bed. I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the New .York and New Orleans offices for their promptness and concern. Although I am no longer a part of the SIU, I shall always have a place in my heart for his Brothers that are sailing. Sincerely, Inez Minkler Biloxi, Miss Looks Back Pride 1 wish to take this opportunity to thank the SIU and the SIU's Welfare Plan for the way in which my claims have always been handled. Now retired, I look back with pride at the years in which I was a member of this fine Union. Fraternally, EvansJ.Foret Marrero, La. Seafarers Log �Official pvfcUcatlM af the tKAFARERS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • AtUatle, Oalf, aaE lalaaE Waters District* AFL-CIO ,=tJ The Bosun Recertification Program: A Look at 3 Years of Success This special eight page sup­ plement attempts to give a brief history and highlights of this im­ portant and historic program. The first phase of the Bosun Recertification Program, the most suc­ cessful training and upgrading pro­ gram the SIU has ever conducted, came to an end last month when the 36th class of SIU bosuns graduated at the July membership meeting in New York. In all, 402 Seafarers participated in this important program over a three year period which began June 1, 1973. The program will be started up again as soon as the need arises. The program's course of study spanned 60 days of intensive training with the participating bosuns spend­ ing 30 days at the Lundeberg School and 30 days at Headquarters in New York. While in Piney Point, the bosuns took part in a wide range of class­ room and on-the-job training exer­ cises which included courses on the SIU Constitution, the contract, trade Union history, political action, and legislation and its effects on the mari­ time industry, as well as deck depart­ ment training covering operation of new types of equipment on auto­ mated vessels. The bosuns also had an opportunity to lend some of their deck expertise to the Lundeberg School's young trainees. During their 30 days in Piney Point, the bosuns also took a first aid course and participated in a trip to August, 1976 Washington, D.C. to visit the Trans­ portation Institute, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and Capitol Hill. When the class shifted to the 30day stay at Headquarters, the bosuns had the opportunity to observe first hand all the Union's operations in­ cluding the Welfare, Pension and Va­ cation Plans, records, the SIU Data Center and more. During the New York phase, the bosuns also accom­ panied SIU patrolmen to payoffs of SIU ships and visits of the USPHS Hospital on Staten Island, N.Y. The New York stay also included a course -in firefighting at the Earle, N.J. Firefighting School; a visit to a meeting of the New York City Cen­ tral Labor Council, and some of the have also effected increased commu­ nications between the ships at sea and Union Headquarters, which in turn has enabled the Union to better ful­ fill contractual committments to the companies (for instance sending out immediate replacements for men quitting in a port or getting off be­ cause of illness). In all, the Bosun Recertification Program has given the SIU a much more informed membership, up-todate on the problems and issues fac­ ing our industry and what the Union is doing to solve these programs. The Program's History The long history of the Bosun Re­ certification Program actually dates back to 1971 when the delegates to the Seafarers Educational Confer­ ence recommended: "That a review be made of the recertification pro­ grams to meet the needs and preserve the rights of members who will be manning the more sophisticated ships that will come into service under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." About a year later in August 1972, when the first of the new ships were coming down the ways, a proposal urging the start of a Bosun Recerti. fication Program was submitted and subsequently approved by the mem­ bosun classes were able to sit in on bership at meetings in all ports. meetings of the SIU Board of Trust­ Following this, approval, a letter ees and the Seafarers Appeals Board. announcing the program and request­ ing applications for it was sent to all Paying Off for SIU eligible SIU bosuns. A complete list The Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram, almost since its outset, has been paying off for Seafarers and the SIU because the Recertified Bosun, the highest unlicensed rating aboard ship and chairman of the Ship's Commit­ tee, has passed on what he has learned in the program to hundreds of other Seafarers. As a result, voyages and payoffs have been smoother because there have been increasingly fewer disputes aboard ship that ariseN from simple misunderstandings of fhe contract or Constitution. Our Recertified Bosuns of the eligible bosuns' names was also carried in the October 1972 issue of the Log. After this, the membership elected a special Bosuns Credentials Com­ mittee to review the qualifications of Bosuns nominated to serve on the SIU Bosun Recertification Program Committee, which would develop the curriculum for the course. Subsequently, an election was held and seven SIU bosuns were chosen out of a possible 60 to serve on the curriculum committee. This commit­ tee then worked for a full month at Headquarters and in Piney Point de­ veloping a well-rounded program of study. The results of this committee's achievements have been demon­ strated over and over again with each new class of SIU Bosuns who Jiave benefited from the material in the course. The program's class sizes started out with only six bosuns participat­ ing, but the number was raised to 12 shortly after by virtue of membership action. The participants in the Bosun's Program were chosen by a three man Bosun Selection Committee, which was elected each month following the general membership meeting in the port of New York. The SIU is proud of the .402 men that participated in the Bosun Recer­ tification Program and the Union be­ lieves that this Program will continue to pay off for the SIU and Seafarers for years to come. Page 17 �Trip to Washington, D.C • ••• During their 30 d«y stay a< (he Harry (umty to visit Washington, D.C., 70 met Congressmen or Senators consid­ ered friends of the labor movement. One of the Bosun classes had the op­ portunity of being observers at the 1975 SIU Biennial Convention and another Ste dnTtag"hl''TO*?^thI XVnlhfp.ll^rl'n'r^; rSe'S^s^^ii'rBrr,^ rt;^a%:::rHii.rreV.'«» ceno^roftm The 11th Class of SIU Bosuns had their picture taken on the steps of the Capitol. First row from the left are Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco, and Bosuns Manuel Landrom, Jim Garner and Harold Weaver. Second row, from left are Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown and Bosuns Raymond Ferreira, John Cisiecki, Albert Wrinquette and Verner Poulsen. Third row, from left are Bosuns Bob Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, James Thompson and Robert Schwartz, Upgrader Oscar Johnson and Bosuns Arthur McGinnis and Reidus Lambert. At the Maritime Trades Department in the AFL-CIO building in Washington, the Bosuns sometimes met with Lane Kir'kland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO.. Page 18 Wv One of the Bosun classes had the opportunity to observe a session of the SlU's 1975 Biennial Convention at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. On the steps of the Capitol is the 16th- class of Recertified Bosuns along with some 'A' Seniority-Upgraders. With Mike Sacco, front far left, vice president of the Lundeberg. School, they are from.the left, front row; Upgraders W-illiam Farmer, Stephen Frost, Bosuns Jim Foster, Tony Palino, J. Allen, Mack Brendle, Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica and Roy Meffert. Second row, Houston patrolman Sal Salazaf, Bosuns Vincent Grima and Cyril Mize. Third, Bosun P. ,G. Wingfield, Upgraders Lerdy Tanner, Robert Rodriguez, and Bosur> Nick Bechlivanis. Back row. Bosun. Arne Eckert,"New Orleans Patrol*man Tom Gould,-and BosunS Ole Olson and Rich Newell. Special Supplement On Capitol Hill, House Majority Lead­ er Thomas "Tip" O'Neil of Massachu­ setts visits with one .of the Bosun classes: . • Seafarers Log �The 7th Class of the Bosun Recertiflcation Program meets with SlU President Paul Hall and Vice President Frank Drozak during their 30 day stay at Headquarters. Standing from left are Bosuns Vernon Bryant, Elmer Barnhill, Fred Cooper, Frank Teti, Al Oromaner, the late George Libby, Karl Hellman, Charles D Amico and Raymond Lavoine. Seated from left are Perry Greenwood, Vice President Drozak, President Hall, "Tiny" Anderson and Donaid Pressly. When the two month Bosun Recertification Program shifted from Piney Point to Headquarters in New York, the participating Bosuns had the op­ portunity to observe first-hand ali the functions of the SIU, including the Wel­ fare, Pension and Vacation Plans, the ML M. MW J m At Headquarters.., SIU Data Center, Control Room, Log office and more. The Bosuns also ac­ companied SIU patrolmen on payoffs, trips to the USPHS hospital and the While in New York, many of the Bosuns took the opportunity to renew their clinic card. Here Bosun Robert Butz checks in at the SIU New York Clinic. former Brooklyn Navy Yard where SlU-affUiated United Industrial Work ers built the 225,000-dwt TT Brook' /yn, and Williamsburg and are , now working on two more 225 000 dwt tankers. Before graduating, the Bosuns also had the opportunity to meet with SIU President Paul Hall, who gave them a hindown on the state of the maritime industry and the part the SIU is playing init. At headquarters. Bosun Jim Foti is shown around Control Room by Marie Fundora. The Control Room enables the SIU to keep track of the whereabouts of every SIU contracted vessel and communications between the ships and the Union. -0^- • -vf At the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. SIU Bosuns (I. to r.) Harold Weaver, Jimmy Garner and Bobby Gillain and SIU Patrolman Carl Peth talk with labor rela­ tions representatives at the yard. August, 1976 Bosun Malcolm Woods, right, is shown around the SIU Data Center by the Center's top man Pete McDonald. Sotdll SUMllMMIlt PUgelS �v.- ^ .*fe«*-.!aEz>- :v. '' '""•''' '•' •"- --"cJv •''""•';• • • W '-' i';? ^ ^rl i Bosun Roy Mefferl supervises as young trainees manually lower lifeboat. During their stay at Piney Point, the Bosuns often Part of the Bosun's training was firefighting at the Earle, N.J. school. Here a Recertified had the chance to lend their deck expertise to the Lundeberg trainees. Bosun exits smoke filled room after dousing flames. If r5 i- At Piney Point, Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss shows some AB upgraders the art of wire splicing in the School's machine shop. This is another demonstration of the fine interchange of seafaring knowledge that went on during the Recertification Program. : All a Pait of Bl>silii s PrOgraitfs*- I- •:•• 'ir'z:\:. ...., ... ?i -•j,' Itr ife^- I 5i; » y ?? Sk " ^11. n I,. During first aid training at the Lundeberg School, photo left. Recertified Bosun John Hazel learns the proper way to administer mouth to mouth resuscitation on specially designed .mannequin. Photo inset shows Recerti­ fied Bosun Tom Brooks applying head dressing to Union Representative Mark Evans. And photo right, a group of recertified bosuns skillfully maneauver lifeboat during routine training at the Lundeberg School. Page 21 'V • I '••• •- V Lk ft.-Mafe • i'' •. f- - .i -• i' f»: • -M.I t V'j '•' 'f '• 'fV f' •• '• I V . • , ' I,! ... I i :"Y;Y*::.v=r -'• rw i'' f. •; ^Yji.V.r'L r.M./v,.'.s,' .> • , > I I ' ' « • �'t: The first phase of the Boson Recertl* fication Program is over but the bene­ ficial results of the program will connnne tinne to pay on off for Seafarers seafarers and tne the SIU for years to come. On ships manned by a Recertified Bosun, voyages and A a • a Back Out on the Ships... payoffs have proven smoother because these men have a much deeper knowl- edge of the SIU contract, conrtltution and work rules as a result of their traln- Aboard the containership Arecibo, Recertified Bosun Nicholas Bechlivanis, chairman of the ship's com­ mittee, left, is shown along with the rest of the ship's committee, including, from the left, J. Goilles, secre­ tary reporter: Manule Sanchez, deck delegate; E. Albarran, steward delegate and Tom Conway, engine delegate. ing in the two-month Program. On this page are several photos of men who went throng the Bosuns Program and are now back ont on the ships serving as head of the deck department and of the ship's committees. Back out on his ship. Recertified Bosun Jim Foti displays SPAD receipts he purchased from SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski at payoff. ': x! In the deck locker aboard the tanker MontOn the SlU-contracted tanker Golden Endeavor, Recertified peller. Victory, Recertified Bosun Mack BrenBosun Jim Gorman supervises as AB's Ed Wilisch, left, and die breaks out butterworthing machine in the Frank Peskric blank off starboard deck pump. port qf Houston. ' P»|^22 sptaii sipiNiiMin Recertified Bosun Ben ly^ignano is shown on his ship, the new SS Beaver Sfafe, which crewed up several months ago. Ben is just one of 402 SIU Bosuns who completed the first phase of the program. Seafarers Log • '/ ' �From the Bosuns Themselves: Some Views About the Program ments. Everyone was helpful and answered all of my questions per­ taining to the Union. The morning meetings at Head­ quarters dealing with the many prob­ lems and programs of the Union were very informative and I learned how hard we are working to keep our job security by encouraging our membership to upgrade themseives. Eugene Flowers Although I have been a seaman and member of the SlU for 31 years, this Recertlflcation Program has demonstrated to me that there was a lot I didn't know,; and I appreciate the opportunity I got both in Piney Point and at Union Headquarters to iearn some things that will be help­ ful to me both as a seaman and member of the SlU. The discussions we had in Piney Point about our Constitution, con­ tract, work rules, and shipboard life make me more secure in my under­ standing of these important matters, and I know I will be able to work more closely with my fellow Sea­ farers. The materials and instruction on the new types of vessels being built, and the operation of these ships will be very helpful to all of us. At Union Headquarters we had an opportunity to learn every operation of our Union, including the welfare department, .claims, records the data control center, registration and shipping and the waterfront where we went with the patrolmen on pay­ offs. Peter Drewes Perhaps the most important part of this Program came during my visit to Washington where I received an in-depth briefing on our legislative efforts in Congress. Many of our members do not realize the impor­ tance of Federal legislation in secur­ ing more ships and more cargo for American-flag shipping. But the basic fact is that ships and cargo mean job security for all of us. We led the fight for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has revitalized the American merchant marine and has provided all of us with better job security. We won this fight only be­ cause of the participation of our membership. The fight now is for cargo—and I for one understand fully that it will only be through full membership participation that we will be successful in this effort. Malcolm B. Woods The training available through the Bosun Program is a golden oppor­ tunity for any bosun who is unfamil­ iar with the latest techniques aboard the ultra-modern vessels now com­ ing off the ways. After training, he won't have the feeling of coming into a situation cold. Even for those like myself who have had some experience on SL-7's and other new ships there's always room for improvement. As far as the Headquarters part of the program; it was valuable in creating a well-rounded curriculum. The insight l-gained into the day-to­ day operation of the SlU was some­ thing that amazed me more and more as I saw department after de­ partment in action. ' -}0S£:1 Fred C. Cooper Going through the Bosun Recer­ tification Program has taught me a lot about the inner working of our Union. I have worked on the water­ front with the patrolmen in New York and I have seen that when a bosun really understands the Union his Thomas Self ship will come in without beefs and In my 22 years with the SlU, I can have a smooth payoff. remember the fights.for better food, All of my questions were an­ for inner-spring mattresses, for va­ swered and I have a mgch better cation pay, health and welfare and . Vagn T. Nielsen understanding now of how our Union education. I can also remember the I am glad I was able to attend the works. I learned a great deal at the struggle for pensions and better Bosuns Recertification Program. It meetings we had every morning working and living conditions. where'we talked about the problems has not only changed my mind on a We won those battles, but I of our Union and the maritime in­ lot of issues, but has equipped me learned a very important thing dur­ dustry, and atso discussed how to ing this Recertification Program and. to be a bistter ship's chairman. ' What impressed me most was the solve the problems.that is that not only did we win our I attended a meeting of the Na­ "willingness of all officials and staff early fights but we also had the fore­ tional Maritime Council and I saw to answer any and all questions. sight to look to the future and pre­ how shipowners. Government and Nothing was hidden or covered up. pare for it. labor, especially the SlU, are work­ I also understand better now that I saw our upgrading programs at ing to get more cargo for American our SPAD donations are getting us Piney Point and I saw how we are ships. And I attended a meeting at new types of ships'all the'time, and getting the new ships that are being Transportation Institute in Washing­ creWs must be trained in their opera­ built. I was impressed with the ex­ ton where ' learned first-hand how tion. In the old days simple on-the-. perience and dedication of the en­ we are working in Congress to get job training was all right, but not to­ tire staff there. . . more ships, more cargo, protection day. Piney Point fills this need with . And at Headquarters too, I was very good teachers and a fine ti-ain- for the Jones Act and other things impressed with all of the officials and the staff in the various depart- * ing prograTn for young and old alike. that spell job security. August, 1976. Special Supplement Hans S. Lee This Recertification Program is of special interest to me because when I attended the SlU Educational Con­ ference in August, 1971 I was one of the bosuns that recommended the program. I can't think of any other Union that affords the opportunity to its members to delve into the innermost workings of their Union to such a degree as we have here at Union Headquarters. We observed how our funds are handled; we saw the tre­ mendous workloads in all of the various departments like welfare and records, and we got willing an­ swers to all our questions from of­ ficials and staff which helped to enlighten and educate us. And last, but most important of all, I understand better why we must remain in Washington and fight the enemy in his own backyard to make sure that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 continues to build ships, that we get more cargo for American ships and that our enemies don't scuttle the Jones Act. James Pulliam Each day of the Program I learned more and more about the SlU. While at Piney Point, we learned about heavy lift vessels, SL-7's and LNG ships—and about the great things our Union is doing at our upgrading center. The films, slides, lectures and rap sessions were very educational and the instructors were knowledgeable and helpful. Our month in Headquarters was also very enlightening! We've seen just how and what makes the SlU • the great Union it is-. We accompany the patrolmen on payoffs, man the sounter at Headr quarters, attend the morning ses­ sions, and get to see first hand how Welfare, Pension and Vacation rec­ ords are kept and processed. We also had our day with the people who put out our Log each month. I think that the Bosun Recertifica­ tion Program will bring us all closer together. It wUI surely give us a bet­ ter understanding of what the SlU Is all about and what it is doing for our membership. Page23 �V \ Bosun Recertification Program Honor Roll 402 SIU Bosuns successfully completed the first phase of the Bosun Recertification Program. The SIU is proud of these men and their achievements because the knowledge they gained while taking this important course will continue to pay off for themselves, their Union and their Brother Seafarers. Below is a complete list of the names and home ports of these 402 men. . I v; '--l.' a'. ; ^ iI\ S\:'^ Abulay, Edmund, Philadelphia Adams, John, New York Aguiar, Jose, New York Alexander, A. G., Houston Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, NdVfolk Anderson, Chester, New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, Goerge, New Orleans Antoniou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armanda, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes. Anthony, Norfolk Bamhill, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobalek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco"" Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgeois, Joseph L., New York Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Carr, Stephen, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chaisson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, Tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Cisiecki, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York* Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Colson, James, Seahle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Corder, James, Jacksonville Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonvile Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston Dalton, Jack M., Houston D'Amico, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Hou»on Davies, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle •"Has gone on pension. Page 24 Dawson, Charles, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile** Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duct, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Feil, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Fleming, Don, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile Foster, Tom, Norfolk Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Francum, Carl, Baltimore Frazier, John, Houston Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Fritz, Floyd, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Gallagher, Leo, Boston Garay, Rufino, New York Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Gillain, Ribert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gilmore, David, Houston Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Calixto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Granger, Eual, Houston Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanna, Anthony, Baltimore Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harrington, Arthur, Boston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Heggarty, Tom, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston Hirsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Hunt, H. C. Houston Hunter, John, Mobile Ipsen, Orla, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Jefferson, William, Houston Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadziola, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco • Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kiddi Richard, Baltimore King, George, Seattle Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco I Kleimola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Kuhl, Vincent, Norfolk La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan** Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., Nevv York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore** Lewis, Jesse, Seattle Libby, George, New Orleans** Libby, Herbert, New York Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Little, John, Houston Logan, John, Mobile** Loik, Peter. Baltimore MacArthur, William, Wilmington Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basilo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Matthey, Neil, Yokohama Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia* McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy. Robert, Seattle Mendoza, Dimas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile* Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Mignano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannasian, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco* O'Rourke, Robert, Houston ' Osborne, William, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pache;:o, Herminio, New York Packert, Albert, New York Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace,-Jr., San Francisco Pickle, Claude, Houston Special Supplement Pierce John, Philadelphia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Pool, Donald, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Billie, Norfolk Price, Tom, Wilmington Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Quinnt, Carrol, Seattle Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reck, Lothar, Seattle Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco** Ringuette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Rood, Donald, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York San Filippo, Joseph, San Francisco Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Sbriglio, Sal, Wilmington Schrum, Ray, Houston Schwartz, Albert, Houston Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selixr Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco ^ Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emilio, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester,.Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Smith, William, Seattle Snyder, Joseph, Baltimore Soicol, Stanley, San Francisco* Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Stout, John, New Orleans Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Tamlin, George, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thoe, Richard, Mobile Thomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Clayton, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Vega, Juan, New York Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile** Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Eugene A., Jacksonville , Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. Q., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San F'aricisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans ""•"Has passed away. Seafarers Log �Pages from the History of the American Seamen*s Labor Movement This article continues the story of American maritime unions as told in newspaper stories of the day, gathered by the Seafarers Historical Research Department. The Sailors Union of the Pacific was founded in 1885. This story reports the 8th annual meeting of the robust young organization, a resume of its reasons for being, and its hopes for the future. This article appeared in the San Francisco Call, a daily newspaper, on March 7,1893. SAILOR ORATORS Eighth Annual Meeting of Their Union. Torchlight Procession on the Streets. Plain Talk From Men Who Live Before the Mast. The annual celebration of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific Coast was held in Metropolitan Temple last night. Previous to the meeting the members of the union, dressed in their neat uni­ forms of blue sailor pantaloons, white shirts with sailor collars of blue, and sailor caps, paraded the principal streets with torches, American flags and two brass bands. The line of march was along the water front to Folsom-street wharf, thence west on Bush to Kearny, thence to Market, up the latter thor­ oughfare to Fifth street, and then into the hall secured for the meeting. In addition to the dozen or more silk flags carried in the line of march, there was one transparency, and a very sug­ gestive one it was to those who under­ stand the bitter warfare that has been waging for months between the Sailors' Union and the men recently identified under the name of the Ship-owners' Shipping Union. On one end of the transparency there was the significant inscription, "Down With the Crimps," and on the other end "The Union For­ ever," while on one side was written 'Organization is labor's salvationequal rights to all, special privileges to none," When the hour for opening the meet­ ing arrived there was not a vacant seat in the hall, while all the passageways Jn the rear of the building were crowded with enthusiastic laborers willing to stand in order to take part in the meet­ ing. The Birth of the Union No time was lost in getting to work. After music James Barry, the editor of the Coast Seamen's Journal, opened the meeting. He began by telling how, on a rainy night just eight years ago, a crowd of seamen gathered on the Fol­ som-street wharf and listened to men who urged them to organize themselves into a union. On that night the Coast Seamen's Union, now the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, was formed. The prin­ ciple upon which the union was organ­ ized was the brotherhood of man. Mr. Barry then explained why it was that the celebration this year was held in Metropolitan Temple instead of on the Folsom-street wharf, where the annual meetings have been heretofore held. He said that for once the union had agreed to neglect the celebration at the birth­ place of the organization, paying it only a visit, and come uptown, where they could talk to the people about their troubles and tell them something of the August, 1976 hardships the sailors have been com­ pelled to undergo of late. During Mr. Barry's speech there were constant interruptions from the audience and two men were ejected by the sailors, none too gently, it can be imagined. The men certainly deserved tlieir punishment, as Mr. Barry said nothing that need offend any one. After a poem read by Mr. MacArthur, Andrew Furuseth, the brainy secretary of the Coast Seamen's Union, was introduced. He said he was too ill to speak, but he wanted, even sick as he was, to say a few words. His speech was very moderate in tone and very impres­ sive. He said he wanted to impress upon the minds of the people that the fight between the Seamen's Union and the ship-owners was because the latter claimed that $40 a month was too much for a sailor, when the sailor only worked eight months in a year and was idle four months. No More Boarding-Houses "No matter what the result of the fight may be," said Furuseth, "let the ship-owners understand that the sailors of the Pacific will never go back to the old boarding-house system. The sailors have nothing to lose in this fight, not even a home; their homes are on the ocean, and some day they may be needed there. The spectacle of the Charleston manned by a crew of Jap­ anese and facing a British warship in Hawaiian waters would be one no loyal American would want to see. What would be the result in such a case I would no dare to even foreshadow, but an admiral the other day called the attention of this Government to the fact that while Government is building a navy it is not building American seamen to man it. "Why is it," said the speaker, "that American boys don't go to sea? I'll tell you. Because upon American ships there is too much 'belaying-pin soups'; there is more scurvy on American ships than those of any other nation, and now has ever been published by sailors, the they want to make the wages less than first journal where every line was writ­ upon the ships of any other nation. I ten by men who worked before the hope to God that the seamen of America mast. will never be needed on the seas in de­ Passing a high compliment upon the fense of their country, but if they are, I men whom the speaker said had for­ hope and I believe that the same spirit gotten the meaning of the word fear, that animaffd the men at Hampton the speaker gave place to Thomas NayRoads and who followed Farragut at lor, who sang one of Dennis Kearney's. New Orleans would animate them there. old sandlot ballads concerning the em­ But will there be any of us left, or will ployment of Chinese, modernized in we be starved out and driven away? Let the latter verses to suit the occasion. To the people remember that sailors have an enthusiastic encore he sang a rol­ wings, and if driven to it, if there is no licking Irish song, and then H. Gustadt, room here, they will find room under a man who has spoken at every annual celebration of the union, made a speech some other flag than that of the United addressed mainly to the citizens and re­ States." citing the sailors' side of the war now in The cheers that greeted Furuseth's remarks lasted several minutes. Then progress on the water front between the there was music by the band and Sailors' Union and the ship-owners. Speeches by C. F. Bergman, M. McCharles Sumner made a speech that had no particular bearing on the subject un­ Glynn and others were made and the der discussion, but was mainly a resume eighth anniversary was over. of amusing incidents that happened to hem when he was a sailor years and years and years ago. He commended the xmion and closed. CS Long Lines Unclaimed Wages Wm Surely Win Alfred Fuhrman, the well-known la­ bor agitator, was next introduced. He said that the history of the movement of labor on this coast was the history of the Seamen's Union of the Pacific; that the birthday of organized labor on this coast was March 6, 1885, the day called by the sailors of the Pacific "In­ dependence Day," and on that day the real work of the organization of labor was commenced. Notwithstanding the many troubles and trials since endured the speaker insisted that the Sailors' Union had accomplished far more than they ever hoped to accomplish. The word defeat has no place in the sailor's dictionary, and no matter what comes, how hard or how long the fight they will yet win. The speaker paid a high tribute to the Coast Seamen's Journal, saying it was the first newspaper that The following named ex-crewmembers of the Cable Ship Long Lines should contact Red Camphell at Headquarters, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215 relative to unclaimed wages. All requests should be in writing, specifying name, book number, and social security number. Manuel S. Netto, Jr. Richard Rodriguez John Hoffman SaifS. Ahmed Anthony Jones Mohamed A. Shaie William Revels Abdul R. Saleh Tan Ah Joon Mohamed A. Mozeb Albert Ahin Page .T: �•'• J'sr'-'-rr Fifth Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director In the next installment we will begin discussing Medicare.) Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This is the fifth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment, as with the first four, deals with Social Security. IF YOU WORK AFTER SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS START The explanation that follows is intended to give a general idea of the conditions under which benefits are paid to people who are still working. Beginning with 1975, the following rules apply: If you earn $2,520 or less in a year, you get all the benefits. If you earn more than $2,520 in a year, the general rule is that $1 in benefits to you (and your family) will be withheld for each $2 you earn above $2,520. % Exception to the general rule: Regardless of total earnings in a year, benefits are payable for any month in which you neither earn wages of more than $210 nor perform substantial services in self-employment. t i What happens if I work after payments begin? The decision as to whether you are performing substantial services in self-employment depends on the time you devote to your business, the kind of services you perform, how your services compare with those you performed in past years, and other circumstances of your particular case. Benefits are also payable for all months in which you are 72 or older, regardless of the amount of your earnings in months after you reach 72. Your earnings as a retired worker may affect your own and your dependents' right to benefits. If you get payments as a dependent or survivor, your earnings will affect only your benefit and not those other members of the family. Earnings which must be counted: Earnings from work of any kind must be counted, whether or not the work is covered by social security. (There is one exception: Tips amounting to less than $20 a month with any one employer are not counted.) Total wages (not just take-home pay) and all net earnings from self-employment must be added together in figuring your earnings for the year. : P However, income from savings, investments, pensions, insurance, or royalties you receive after 65 because of copyright or patents you obtained before 65, does not affect your benefits and should not be counted in your earnings for this purpose. Wh'-iI happens if I work after payments begin? In the year in which your benefits start and the year your benefits end, your earnings for the entire year are counted in determiningihe amount of benefits that can be paid. Earnings after you reach 72 will not cause any deductions from your benefits for months in which you are 72 or over. However, earnings for the entire year in which you reach 72 count in figuring what benefits are due you for months before you are 72. For more information about how working after you apply for benefits will affect your retirement or survivors payments, inquire at your social security office. !' BENEFICIARIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES What happens if I travel outside the United States? Special rules affect the payment of benefits to people outside the United States. If you intend to go outside the United States for 30 days or more while you are receiving benefits, ask your social security office for the leaflet "Your social security check while you're outside the United States." If you are not a citizen of the United States, your absence from this country may affect your right to benefits. The people in your social security office will be glad to explain these provisions to you. Maritime Labor Represented at Democratic Convention )• I Among the multitude of delegates to the Democratic National Convention last month were several hundred affiliated with various labor organizations some being closely associated with the SIU or maritime labor. Among these maritime people, from left, are: John Fay. SIU port Agent In Philadelphia; Carolyn Gen­ tile. SIU special counsel, who also served on the Democratic Platform Committee; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast area director of the SlU-a'fflllated United Industrial Workers, and Dave Dolgen. executive director of the Maritime Trades Department's Port Council of New York. Page 26 Seafarers Log �5IU Tells Lakes Hearing Qualified Shipboard Personnel Essential for Safety "We firmly believe that the develop­ ment and expansion of any aid-to-navi­ gation system — LORAN-C, Vessel Traffic System, or any other—should not be considered as a substitute for trained and qualified shipboard per­ sonnel," SIU Port Agent for Detroit Jack Bluitt, announced at a Congres­ sional field hearing in Michigan. At the July 16 hearing, the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Navigation heard testimony on the po­ tential use of automated navigation and automated methods of ship traffic con­ trol on the Great Lakes. The SIU ex­ pressed its reservations on the basis of past experiences in which the Coast Guard lowered manning levels on auto­ mated ships to a point where the safety and health of the merchant seamen were threatened. "The Seafarers International Union supports the realistic development and expansion of such aids-to-navigation as LORAN-C and Vessel Traffic Sys­ tems," Brother Bluitt said. "Both have proven successful in other regions and, through consultation between the Guard and all segments of the maritime industry on the Great Lakes, they should prove equally helpful and suc­ cessful in our region."' However, meaningful consultation room ratings, adding one licensed engi­ neer instead. This left the ship without enough personnel for maintenance, thus violat­ ing the Coast Guard's own Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular Number 1-69. The SIU has a collective bargain­ ing agreement with American Steam­ ship Company, Bluitt noted, which the Coast Guard action bypassed, even though Federal policy supports collec­ tive bargaining agreements. SIU Representative Jack Bluitt testifies at Congressional field hearing last month in Michigan. for setting manning levels rarely oc­ curs, he explained at the session chaired by Rep. Eligio de la Garza (D-Tex.). "Each Coast Guard district, on its own, without consultation with maritime la­ bor, without review by Coast Guard headquarters in Wjishington, D.C., without regard for consistency uni- Hall Stresses Cooperation At IBFO Convention "Your support was crucial during the struggle to push the Energy Transpor­ tation Security Act through Congress," Paul Hall, president of the SiU, told the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers at their convention in Miami, July 12. Hall thanked that union and their president, John J. McNamara, for their efforts to insure that 30 percent of our nation's oil imports be carried on tank­ ers sailing under the American flag. The Firemen and Oilers Union is one of 43 national and international unions, making up the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, that gave their sup­ port to the SIU in the fight for the oil bill. They are one of the oldest affiliates of the MTD. Hall also noted that, "although Pres­ ident Ford vetoed the bill, the fact that it passed through Congress in Decem­ ber 1974 was a victory for the labor movement, and this victory shows what united labor action can accomplish." In further remarks, Hall told the Convention, "This is an important elec­ tion year in which the entire House of Representatives and one third ofthe Senate are up for reelection. At least 90 Representatives and 10 Senators are running in marginal races where a 3 percent shift in the vote will mean vic­ tory or defeat. Labor must take ad­ vantage of this situation because these past few years have been tough for the working people of this country. If labor works together, we can put our friends into office and defeat our enemies. formity and objectivity, and without consideration for occupational safety and health, sets a vessel's manning. "As a result, we are confronted with instances in which similar class ships have crews which vary significantly in number and ratings, and with vessels with such reduced manning that crew members work overtime in excess of 100 percent." He cited the example of the Great Lakes vessels MV Sam Loud, MV C.E. Wilson, and MV Roger M. Kyes, owned by American Steamship Com­ pany. After only one full season of operation, the Coast Guard arbitrarily eliminated the three unlicensed engine Lakes Search and Rescue Coast Guard search and rescue oper­ ations on the Lakes also were discussed at the hearings. Bluitt pointed out that search and rescue was meaningless compared to enforcing safety regula­ tions so that accidents wouldn't happen in the first place. He recalled the tragedy of the 729foot ore carrier Fitzgerald which sank suddenly on Nov. 10, 1975 on Lake Superior. No distress call was given; no bodies or survivors were found. Ore ships will sink in approximately 15 seconds once ruptured, he said, because they are little more than one large shell, with no watertight bulkheads. "We believe these vessels should no longer be allowed to be built in this manner, posing an enor­ mous risk to the lives of the crewmembers," he declared. Bluitt ended his testimony by asking for an investigation into Coast Guard policies. Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Phillip Ruppee (R-Mich.) also attended the hearings. HLSS VP's Father Decorated "All too often, various sectors of the labor movement do not work together because of personal differences," Hall pointed out. "We cannot afford this in the labor movement. Only by working together, can we guarantee the future economic security of the working peo­ ple of this country." Committee Meets on Minimum Wages in Puerto Rico Minimum wage standards for most industries in Puerto Rico are quickly closing in on stateside levels as a result of work done by the Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Industry Committee. Edward X. Mooney, SIU headquarters representative, served as labor repre­ sentative for Puerto Rico on this committee, which is comprised of spokesmen from labor, industry and government. Along with Mooney, the two other representatives from labor are George E. Fairchild, international secretarytreasurer of the Service Employees International Union, and Russell G. Murray, economist for the American Federation of State, County and Muni­ cipal Employees. August, 1976 During the latest meeting of the committee last month in San Juan, Mooney and his colleagues were suc­ cessful in, negotiating a graduated increase of up to 50 cents per hour for thousands of the island's workers. Among those who will benefit from the increases are municipal employees, agricultural and industrial workers, sugar manufacturing workers, domestic workers and employees of the motion picture industry. Mooney said that the committee was happy with the increases since they are "the highest that could be'recommended Under law." Mooney was appointed to the com­ mittee by AFL-CIO President George Meany. Antonio Sacco (center) father of Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco (left) holds two Italian Army service medals awarded to him by the Italian Government for combat infantry action in World War I. A New York Italian Consulate official (right) displays certificate naming the veteran a Cavaliere of the Italian Republic. Another official is in the background at "the consulate. Page 27 �Incorrect Addresses to Blame ERISA Mailing Misses 1,100 Seafarers Several months ago, the SIU's Welfare and Pension Plans sent out a mailing to the Union's 35,000 A&G, IBU arid UIW members. contained important information concerning the newly effective Employee Retirement Income Security Act and how the Zaw ^ rt>turtu>d ship. However, because of incorrect addresses, more than 1,100 Seafarers did not receive this information and the undeliverable letters we .. to the Plans' offices in Brooklyn. Following is a complete, list of the members who did not receive their information because of an incorrec a . Accompanying these names are the member's Social Security number.We ask you to check the list and if your name does appear, p ease w SIU Welfare and Pension Plan Offices at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, notifying them of your correct address. This is important to tne nan and to you. AbduWa, A. M. Abdulla, K. Abdulla, N. S. Abraham, P. R. Abughanem, Y. N. Acabeo. V. Aguarcia, M. Aguilar, A. Ahmed, H. V. Ahmed, M. Ahmed, M. E. Ahmed, R. Ahmed, S. S. Ahmed, S. S. Ahmed, T. S. Ahrendt, J. H. Aidroos, A. A. Albano, P. Albert, W. Alden, J. M. Alderman, E. L. Algalham, K. N. All, A. A. All, H. S. All, M. M. All, S. A. Aller, A. T. Allardice, C. H. Allen, D. B. Allen, R. R. Almodovar, L. R. AInaqib, S. A. Alroubat, A. Alston, G. H., Jr. Altalrl, S.M. AltschaffI, G. J. Alvarado, A. Alvarado, S. R. Alvarez, J. J. Alves, J. Alzawkari, H. H. Amat, K. Ammann, W. O., Jr. Ammari, M. H. Ancheta, F. Q. Andicoechea, J. I. Arana, J. Arceneaux, H. P. Archer, R. A. Atiefa, A. B. Attaway, J. T., Jr. Auger, E. E. Aulet, A. Austin, R. Aversa, J. J. Avilo, R. Awwas, A. S. Ayala, B. V. Azookari, S. 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Polnsette, P. H. Poirier, W. J. Poiisher, E. N. Poilte, N. G. Ponce, H. Post, F. Powe, J. A. Powers, A. H. Prater, R. Prats, N. Pressley, H. Presti, F. J. Price, V. Prindle, G. Pritchett, 0. W. Psomostlthes, M. Puglisi, J. A. 582-50-5846 123-20-6128 160-16-7220 570-62-2550 461-96-4807 564-20-9311 021-16-0439 300-44-2415 497-94-2115 459-66-1463 090-48-2354 382-20-4277 010-20-3840 571-54-5852 570-82-4108 286-10-0365 371-60-7971 215-64-9728 208-38-3053 261-22-6756 661-24-4541 556-26-1570 291-26-1145 380-34-1526 435-40-4190 372-44-4557 368-40-9705 452-54-4119 130-34-6328 407-28-6395 434-50-6042 073-42-3124 434-58-0767 581-01-0459 091-44-4292 438-56-5869 265-38-0614 235-84-2328 420-80-4688 457-86-4285 402-54-6864 218-07-1212 051-50-8698 228-62-4833 426-94-5987 362-22-0553 248-88-9857 369-38-2442 159-40-2211 251-86-3143 582-32-8063 281-01-3142 424-54-7187 288-26-1957 264-86-9354 123-26-8394 342-19-6987 393-16-5715 078-16-1396 160-38-5503 227-12-0836 551-86-7925 094-24-7409 Quemer, 0. W. Quesada, R. L. Quinones, G. 282-50-2860 130-22-2535 085-44-3096 Rabedew, N. J. Radloff, H. 0. Raines, 0. Rallo, S. J. Ramirez, E. M. Ramirez, T. 553-01-8409 393-07-5201 370-28-6585 437-44^317 580-90-8560 584-07-1596 Ramos, J. Ramsey, J. 0. Rankonen, K. A. Ransom, R. A. Raub, K. G. Rawlings, G. C. Reddle, W. Redfearn, L. Redfield, G. A. Rediker,F.J. Reeves, J. J. Reiley, M. S. Revels. W. Reyes, E. L. Reyes, F. Reyes, R. A. Reynolds, R. M. Richards, T. A. Richardson, D. A. Riddick, B.L. Rigett, J. B. Rinaldi, L. J. Ringuette, A. N. Rink, F. W. Rivera, L. Rivera, L. F. Roach, R. D. Robbins, R. H. Roberts, H. W. Roberts, J. E. Roberts, L. A. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. Robinson, J. A. Rockwell, L. W. Rodriguez, E. Rodriguez, F. Rodriguez, J. Rodriguez, J. E. Rodriguez, P. Bogers, P. R. Rogers, R. Rokka, O. A. Roma, R. Roman, L. A. Romano, M. Roper, A. W. Roque, P. Rosario, P. Ross Ross, W. F. Rubish, P. Rudder, W. B., Jr. Ruf, G. H. Rush,M. Russo, B. Rutherford, W. 0. 079-30-2640 226-18-9405 125-16-4710 417-68-0571 513-12-3451 242-74-9942 251-12-7351 495-32-8771 559-84-1013 113-38-1641 293-22-2704 467-92-8957 438-22-6438 547-38-6222 07144-1982 051-30-7467 231-74-0013 351-34-1487 490-60-3020 225-624322 423-74-5553 045-09-3462 032-22-9746 166-20-4749 580-84-8212 073-244017 -541-66-0107 449-24-1161 419-28-7222 266-60-1089 265-704020 134-24-7225 143-24-7225 251-22-8346 421-60-2982 417-24-9575 378-50-3471 09740-9818 120-22-7333 07140-2890 43444-0486 082-36-0399 457-14-0980 576-20-7032 218-26-8762 46446-7072 580424103 110-32-5937 228-34-5342 553-34-5990 128-28-2725 433-66-8063 227-68-1145 234-38-0323 387-50-2319 155-01-0430 218-58-7541 298-26-3141 236-32-3911 Sacht, M. J. Saeed, S. M. Sakeiiarides, N. G. Salazar, G. R. Salazar, R. M. Saieh, A. A. Saleh, S. A. Saieh, 8. A. Saleh, S. B. Sallm, A. Salvador, I. D. Sambula, P. L. Sanabria, O. R. Sandstrom, J. Sangkala, A. M. Santiago, F. A. Santiago, J. T. Saucier, R. E. Saunders, L. C. Schafnitt, T. D. Schroeder, B. M. Schwartz, B. Sconion, 0. T. Scott, T.B. Sego Seleskle, L. Selgado, A. Selleman, G. R. Sepulveda, P. Seymour, C. J. Sgagliardich, A. Shannon, J. M. Shaughnessy, P. Shaw, A. M. Shaw, 0. Shaw, R. B. Shek, S. Shingieton, J. A. Shorb, C., Jr. Sicillano, T. S. Siegel, M. D. Slejack.'E. Simmons, M. Simmons, T. B. Sims, E. D. 17548-8674 092-34-3328 21544-3226 06040-3479 46540-0216 121-32-0086 05046-8397 300-324304 279-54-3174 555-78-5894 547-30-1138 134-32-3617 436-824930 477-18-5569 096-34-1183 580-84-1186 128-01-7283 434-76-9235 437-80-9316 44844-0980 365-56-3335 129-12-1994 213-204887 24840-8910 260-20-2113 220-16-3400 437-86-9630 213-68-9632 066-26-5133 427-10-6843 09142-0930 06842-3766 067-164925 522-88-6187 092-14-9581 13842-7102 112-18-9131 236-66-3174 570-34-6994 276-16-9309 125-07-3973 216-56-9200 246-964556 227-38-1171 254-86-3680 SIvley, G. C. Skoglund, J. 0. Slingerland, R. T. Smart, F. Smith, A. Smith, A. 0. Smith, A. O. Smith, G. D. Smith, J. Smith, J. W. Smith, J. W. Smith, T. J. Smith, H. E., Jr. Smith, L. L., Jr. Snead, T. Snow, F. 0. Snyder, R. F. Soderblom, R. W. Sofia, D. R. Somers, J. H. Soper, M. Sorenson, 0. Soto, 0. R. Soto, T. R. Southard, R. Sovey, J. E. Sovich, M. Soyring, R. Spangler, C. Spangler, S. J. Spell, G. L. Spurgin, D. H. Stanford, T. J., Jr. Stayton, D. R. Stearman, B. E. Steen, H. J., Jr. Stephens, R. Steward, A. 0. Stewart, M. W. Stoenner, M. J. Stokes, J. F. Stone, B. W. Stone, W. R. Stonebraker, L. M. Strecok, J. Strickland, F. M. Stroman, W. Suarez, A. Sufi, A. W. Sullivan, D. J. Sullivan, J. A. Sung, M. F. Sutherland, J. P. Sutherland, R. Sutton, K. E. Sutton, W. L. Swafford, A. 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Thorpe, 0. W. Thrasher, J., Jr. Tighe, A. G. Timmereck, B. Tinsley, E. Tippit, S. L. Tobey, V. V., Jr. Tobias, T. Tollett, L. H. Toomson, U. Toro, R., Jr. Torres, R. Trinidad, A. L. Trochi, L. J, Trotman, J. Trotter, L. R. Tul, J. A. Turner, V. F. Tyler, S. E. Tyson, J. E. 260-28-7492 116-28-6380 00748-2438 227-90-6033 266-124454 385-28-6662 282-03-6148 08442-9635 037-36-0522 267-31-1462 264-58-8594 151-50-5969 459-54-8849 152-18-8780 375-24-6517 274-16-8674 275-54-7638 216-16-3140 38744-8013 050-20-0781 265-76-6189 455-52-5028 295-22-2545 278-36-2546 391-14-3056 381-54-8320 56047-5408 460-04-0109 436-624536 094-24-7911 556-32-3905 119-22-2911 116-324734 095-264418 583-68-6501 390-16-1336 223-72-0334 533-50-9810 58146-8092 52546-5287 215-38-8998 225-58-2146 Uidera, M. D. Urriola, J. Ussin, 0., Sr. Utz.J. 548-224041 529-78-2252 43848-8872 216-24-2690 Valdes, E. Valladares, A. 0. VahBlarcom, J. R. Vance, W. J. Vartholomeos, A. Vasquez, A. R. Vaughan, D. R. Vaughn, F. E. 082-12-3119 436-94-3166 09442-6737 266-33-5649 102-34-5786 449-28-8330 410-80-5704 412-38-6200 Continued on Page 33 Page 29 �I' B New SIU Pensioners Bernard J. Krogman, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Krogman sailed 35 years. He was born in Ohio and is a resident of New York City. •<) Secundino Santorio, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Santorio sailed 41 years, was on the picket line in the 1963 A & G strike and was on the Sea-Land shoregang in Port Elizabeth, N.J. in 1968. He was born in Spain and is a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Joseph Scaramutz, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Scaramutz sailed 36 years and was a ship delegate. He was born in New York City and is a resident of New Orleans. Jesse T. Spivey, Jr., 68, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Spivey sailed 27 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Cussetta, Ga. and is a resident of Shreveport. La. DallasJC. Williams, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an oiler and deck en­ gineer. Brother Williams sailed 41 years. He was born in Wilson, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. James J. Adams, 59, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Adams sailed 37 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Aristides Soriano, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Soriano sailed 35 years. He was bom in Cuba wd is a resident of Kenner, La. Leo A. Rice, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Rice sailed 42 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada and is a resident of Newark, N.J. * 4., Pane 30 Franklin F. Reid, Jr., 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Tampa sailing as a fireman-watertender and second assistant engineer. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was also a member of the old International Sailors Union and of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Bom in Jack­ sonville, he is a resident of Tampa. Alfred J. Hamm, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing last as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hamm sailed 26 years, walked on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961, attended the SIU-MEBA Engineer­ ing Training School in 1971 and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Syracuse, N.Y. George W. McAlpine, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as bosun and last sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Mc­ Alpine sailed 33 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and attended a Piney Point Crews Conference. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada and is a resident of Andover, N.J. Julius Fekete, 72, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sail­ ing last as a fireman-watertender. Brother Fekete sailed 39 years and is a veteran Of the U.S. Army in World War I. He was bom in Hun­ gary and is a resident of the port of Philadelphia. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 24-July 21, 1976 CCACABCDO WCICABB m AXI SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment ;.. Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ... ^. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Number MONTH TO DATE Amount TOYEAR DATE MONTH TO DATE TOYEAR DATE 11 304 213 11 2 4,294 — 76 9 84 3,918 1,757 85 15 35,674 8 825 179 $ 36,482.50 $283,140.36 304.00 3,918.00 639.00 5,271.00 602.69 16,017.03 252.80 1,218.80 34,352.00 ' 285,392.00 — 2,285.29 2,357.13 24,555.28 1,327.90 9,606.30 414 69 134 10 6 77 2,719 551 747 115 12 734 118,421.48 2,982.31 22,472.66 4,200.00 376.50 2,265.00 761,871.48 22,449.93 119,392.58 40,600.00 748 50 20,966!34 179 78 17 " 2 5 — 2,083 1,152 690 89 46,000.00 34,752.56 5,962r24 2^960.00 3 20 5 12,438 15,906,30 285,493.30 199,230.06 31,926.29 16,868,00 10,133.99 630.79 4,398.76 1 156 00 90 068 70 2 65 451.00 23,451.73 8,041 2,535 1,492 12,068 62,338 14,999 9,283 86,620 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Blood Transfusions gieciiU Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM William H. Lewis, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing last as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Lewis sailed 20 years. He was bom in Little Rock, Ark. and is a resident of Coving­ ton, La. Glen H. «Whltie" Whitehead, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Toledo sailing for 19 years as a firemanwatertender. Brother Whitehead sailed 30 years. He was born in Raber, Mich, and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Cmistantmo Antoniou, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Antoniou sailed 33 years. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Albert F. Knanff, 57, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing last as a second cook. Brother Knauiff sailed 34 years. He was bom in Maryland and is a resident of League City, T«c. Marshall W. Townsend, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Townsend sailed 38 years. He is a native of Wyoming, N.Y. and is a resident of Marysville, Wash. Carmelo Martinez, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Martinez sailed 43 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Lindenhurst, L.I., N.Y. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation - 372.79 2,062.44 336,459.20 2,260,790.51 645,598.96 3,795,018.51 690.131.85 4,553,217.17 $1,672,190.01 $10,609,026.19 Seafarers Log �Foreign Countries Mean Business In Dealing With • Canada—Possession of narcotics (including marijuana) up to 7 years in jail at the discretion of the court. Up to life imprisonment, but not less than 7 Persons arrested on drug charges are years for importation of drugs into the not eligible for bail. country. • France — Possession, sentences vary, but are less than for trafficking. Minimum of 3 to 4 months pre-trail confinement. Trafficking, 1 to 5 years. Drug Violators Drug laws in the U.S. can be tough for sale or trafficking of large amounts of drugs, but for simple possession and use they're not so hard. Some states' laws for possession and use could even be considered lenient. However, this is by no means the case in foreign countries. It is important that a seaman, who would be visiting a lot of foreign coun­ tries, at least be aware of what these drug laws are, because if you get caught "over there" for possession or sale of even small aihounts of drugs, you could be staying "over there" for quite awhile. As a matter of fact, there are ap­ proximately 700 Americans in foreign jails right now for various drug offenses, and there's really very little anyone stateside can do for them but wait pa­ tiently for their return. Below are some of the drug laws in various countries that a Seafarer might visit: • Mexico—Possession, 2 to 9 years in jail plus fine. Trafficking, 3 to 10 years plus fine. Illegal import or export of drugs, 6 to 15 years plus fine. Per­ sons arrested on drug charge can expect a minimum of 6 to 12 months pre-trial confinement. • Greece—Possession, minimum of 2 years in jail. Trafficking, 5 to 20 years plus fine. • England—Possessions of heroin or LSD, 7 years or a fine of $1,000 or both.* Possession of codein or cannabis, 5 years in jail. • Germany — Possession, 3 years. Germany is expected to change this law making jail terms stiffer. ' • Japan—Sentences are based on the amount of drugs found. A recent case involved 600 grams of hashish and the person was sentenced to 2 years in jail. • Italy — Possession or attempted sale, 3 years. Trafficking, 3 to 8 years. • Turkey—^possession, 3 to 15 years. Trafficking, 10 years to Ufe. IPs no fun being stuck In a jafi cell, but even less fun if that jail cell is In a foreign country. Be smart! Don't use drugs. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If yon an coavkted of poanarioa of any fllcgal drag—herola, bai1>italatM, qpoed, LSD, or orm marijoaaa—die U.S. Coaal Gaaid wfll raroke yoar •famaa papen, widioiit appiMl, FOREVER. Tliat mcaas that yon low for the rat of your life tha right to make a by the wa. However, It doe«*t quite end then even If yon receive a raspended You may low your right to vote, your r^t to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may low the (^portunlty of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. Yon may Jeopardize your right to bold a Job when you must be licensed or Ixmded and you may never be able to work for the dty, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty to^ rap, but thaPs exacdy how It Is and you can't do anyddng about H. The convicted drug nwr leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good llveUhood, It can destroy your life. Dn^ abM presents a wrions threat to both your physical and mental healdi, and the personal safety of thow around you. This Is especially true aboard ship when clear mfaids and quick reflexes an essential at aD tfanes for the wfe opentfcm of the veswl. Dont let drags destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive Ufe. Stay drag free and stwr a clear couiw. Politics Is Porkehops Donate to SPAD FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Itiland Waters District makes specific provision for"safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accoimtants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership 'fie Secretary-Treasurer A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by '"7" examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations 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 agreements^ All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SiiiPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected, exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to.know your shipping rights. C opies these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. H you fee there has been aiiy violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Unioii and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Droiak, Chairman, Seafarere Appeals Board 275 • 2OU1 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1I2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, eithisr by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts soecifv the wanes and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship, know your cS^Tract righu at S afv^u obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proJerS"^ If.' at any time, any SIU patrolrnan or other Lnion o^ fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. August, 1976 ' N' EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOR 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 editorial board which consists of the I-.xeculive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAV.MENT 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 supplving a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or 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. 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 employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and 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 DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within .'^O days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If al any time a Seafarer fecK tfiat luiy of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 31 �• New Tanker Zapata Ranger Is Manned by the SiU Another new, modern tanker to join the SlU-contracted fleet, the SS Zapata Ranger (Zapata Bulk), was crewed by Seafarers on July 23 out of the port of Wilmington joining her sistership the Zapata Patriot, which was crewed by the SIU late in March. These 35,000 dwt tankers will be joined by two more sisterships, the SS Zapata Rover and the SS Zapata Cour­ ier later this year. They will provide many more jobs and job security for the SIU membership. The 711-foot long technologicallyadvanced vessels were built at the Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif, for ap­ proximately $16-million each. The ships have a beam of 84 feet, a draft of 34 feet, 5 inches, a brake hp'of 14,000 and a cruising speed of 16.5 knots. With this newest addition to the SIU fleet representing the latest in shipbuild­ ing technology and comfort for the Sea­ farer crew, the SIU continues to con­ tract for more ships with their resultant jobs for our members. With the help and support of the full membership of the Union, we will con­ tinue to expand our fleet insuring job security for all in the future. On the deck of the new tanker Zapata Ranger, the SIU crew poses for a quick photo with SIU representative Pat Marinelli, standing left. The SIU crew kneeling from the left, are Seafarers John Young, Recertified Bosun Tad Chilinski, Oswaldo irizarry, Raleigh Minix, Louis Vidal and Bob Ladd. Standing left to right are: Pat Marinelli, Edwin Hermanso, Elmer Moran, James McBride, David Wilson, Leonard Viies, Kirk Piper, Thomas Pearce, Stanley Krieg and Marvin Kramer. .'fi ) •i SIU representative Pat Marinelli holds shipboard meeting with the crew before the Zapata Ranger sailed on her maiden voyage. In the ultra modern galley of the Zapata Ranger with SIU rep Pat Marinelli are left to right, Steward Utility Leonard Viies, Asst. Cook Oswaldo Irizarry, Stew­ ard Cook John Young and Cook and Baker Louis Vidai. :^ f • I At the central control console is QMED Raleigh Minix, left, and Second Assistant Engineer Tom Golias. Able-seaman Edwin Hermanso checks out wheelhouse of the new tanker Zapata Ranger. Piw32 SM%erilQg .4 wj -t /,9. .i i :J ;4- •>: . -/i .r: ••e.i.r.xtf.i;..: �Lundeberg Crad Returns To Get H. S. Diploma Kirn\l/«»11 graduated orQ/-liinf ^.4 Seafarer Robert Birdwell from the Lundeberg School in. 1974 as a trainee. He has now returned and has recently earned his high school equiv­ alency diploma through the school's GED Program. Brother Birdwell is 18-years-old and ships from New Orleans. He has been a Seafarer for two years and dropped out of high school in the 9th grade. He learned of the GED Program when he was a trainee at the school and decided to return to HLSS to get his high school diploma because at the school he could "get a living and set his goals". Seafarer Birdwell believes that the "teachers teach well" and that at HLSS one can work at their own speed". He attributes his success in the program to "a lot of individualized help". Brother Birdwell feels that is "good for Sea­ farers to get their GED diploma be­ cause in later years it will be necessary", and he recommends the program to fel­ low Seafarers. • Seafarer Robert Birdwell, 18, gets some individual help from English teacher Kathy Brody. Hall Urges 4-Point Plan to Boost Maritime Continued from Page 3 an active fleet ready and able to re­ spond to any defense emergency, it also enables the Navy to concentrate its scarce funds on combat-type vessels and operations." Hall also stated that the growth and strength of the American merchant ma­ rine—and its viability in times of na­ tional emergency—depends on a na­ tional cargo policy, and the support and cooperation of America's shippers. He said: "Above all else, the United States must establish a national cargo policy ... to guarantee that a defense and commercial transport capability is available at all times." He said this policy should also in­ clude bilateral trade agreements pro­ viding for the sharing of cargoes be­ tween the United States and its trading partners. "From an economic stand­ point," he said, "the best interests of our nation demand that United States flag participation in the dry bulk and all other trades be substantially in­ creased." Hall also noted that the new ships envisioned in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 would not become a reality un­ less the operator is assured of cargo and, he said, unless American ships are built and operated, none of the many associated economic benefits will de­ velop. He said: "Enacting legislation such as the 1970 Act to fashion all sorts of support programs, and conducting conferences and seminars on all kinds of maritime topics, are meaningless without a com­ mitment from the nation's major in­ dustries to use United States flag ships." Hall again called on the nation's lead­ ing corporations "to reinvest in Amer­ ica by using the United States merchant fleet." Should Have M.M. CoGfdinatGr He said, however, that the most im­ portant step that must be taken is to establish a national maritime coordina­ tor to coordinate all United States mari­ time programs and policies, and, he stressed, this office should be estab­ lished at the White House level so that the President will have a.full under­ standing of the scope of the merchant marine as it affects our national security and our economy. The coordinator, he said, "would among other things, have responsibility for introducing maritime alternatives in all applicable policy discussions con­ cerning national interest and national security, and for developing the mer­ chant marine to compete in world commerce." Wrapping up his testimony. Hall pre­ dicted that despite some reversals, the merchant marine will fare better in the future. He said that it was his feeling that the Congress and the general pub­ lic are more aware today of the nation's maritime requirements. "What it all boils down to," Hall said, "is not just jobs and business, but Farmworkers Set for Elections ing which they are looking forward to Continued from Page 2 even more victories. A ruling by the Therefore, the Log was informed that California Supreme Court granting the grape boycott continues, and is en­ iarjn union organizers access to workdorsed by the AFL-CIO. . ers in the field will be^a great help. A spokesman for the United Farm When the certification elections first be­ Workers said they hoped this new ap­ gan in September and October of 1975, propriation for the California Labor only the Teamsters bad free access to Relations Board would last a year, dur­ the fields. Continued from Page 29 Vega, G. Venezia, F. S. Verret, A. R. Vest, B. R. VIeIra, J. Vllarjova, A. VIntro, M. L, VIstakis, G. VonHolden, J. R. Vullo, F. C. 360-46-4152 436-76-0638 433-06-1371 . 235-76-4985 054-22-3985 176-20-0693 550-02-1571 529-26-7740 439-24-3914 064-42-6791 Wachowski, A. T. Wade, R. F. Wagner, R. T. Waiters, R. A. Walker, L, Jr. 394-26-6899 385-05-6315 575-03-9513 422-72-4189 433-64-3610 August, 1976' : Waller, J. A. Walters, R.T. Walton, E. B. Ward, J. P. Warner, E. L. Washington, F. L. Waters, E. E. Waters, R. R. Watkins, R. L. Watson, G. H. Watsbn,W. D. . Watters, G. M. Webber, H. Weeks, A. B. Weinert, T. L. Welch, J. E. Welch, M. Welch^R. D. 258-34-4820 Weld, B- E. 264-26-7130 463-44-9904 ' • Welsh, H.R, Werda, J. 336-12-3171 Werda, J. R. 464-76-4375 433-64-3801 Werselowich, J. A. Westbrook, A. L., Sr. 722-14-9398 264-20-0851 Westbrook, A. L., Sr. 425-44-6443 Westerback, K. G. 455-18-2961 Wetch, M. R. 461-28-5572 Wheat, R. R. 367-30-5921 Wheeler, J. M. 284-22-7104 Wheeler, J. M. ' 267-26-2001 White, T. J. 546-50-4897 White, W. 028-16-8846 • Wicklander, R. E. 254-30-7019 Wicks, P. • ' • Port a necessity as a way of life in this country." More than 30 witnesses testified in the hearings since their beginning last year. Rep. Thomas Downing (D-VA), committee chairman, called this session of hearings "the most comprehensive look at the American maritime industry since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.' A report on the hearings—^with sub­ sequent recommendations—will be is­ sued by the Committee in the fall. New York ... Philadelphia .. .. Sept. 7 ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. Baltimore .... ... 9:30 a.m. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Sept. 9 ... ... 2:00 p.m. Detroit :. .. Sept. 10 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 . .. ... 2:30 p.m. Houston New Orleans ..;. Sept. 14 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. Sept. 15 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mobile San Francisco . .. Sept. 16 ... ... 2:30p.m. Wilmington .. .. Sept. 20 ... . . Sept. 24 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Seattle Piney Point ... . Sept. 11... . . .10:30 a.m; .. Sept. 9 ... San Juan f^nliimhii^ . - - - ,. . Sept. 18 ... .. Sept. 14 ... Chicago Pert Arthur . ..,. Sept. 14 . ,. Sept. 15 ... Buffalo St. Louis ,. Sept. 16 ... Cleveland' Sept. 13 .:. Jersey City 464-94-7857 •Widgeon, J. K. 018-46-7591 Will, H. C. 434-20-6350 Williams, L. D. 363-36-4691 Williams, O. C. 370-36-4223 Wiiiiams, R. 192-22-1242 Williarnson, D. J. 456-30-4035 Wilson, J. W. 536-30-4035 Wilson, M. 552-34-9254 Wolverton, F. D. 463-04-4793 Wood, R. D. 068-40-4354 Woodard, C. D. 139-38-6168 Woodard, F. R. 139-50-6940 Wooster, R. 010-22-7991 Word, S. H. 151-J20-0948 Wright, J. D. 468-14-0186 123-20-0185 . Yafai, K. S. • UIW IBU Deep Sea Date ... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • .. • • • ... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • ••• .. • • • ' .....10:30 a.m. •• • .. .. .. .. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. ... ... ..'. • • ... ... .,. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 231-86-3436 Yafaie, J. A. 094-14-6830 Yahari; S. A^ 546-74-7291 Yamazaki, M. 428-50-2176 Yates, E. H. 540-62-6078 Yates, J. 092-18-5402 Yazidi, A. H. 420-58-4095 Yearsin, W. 250-14-8959 You, C. S. 413-84-0370 " Young, A. 539-48-3275 Young, R. J. 450-90-5077 266-18-1472 Zavadcsoni S. 455-08-2451 Zawada, M. 419-03-4720 Zawkari, H. E. 556-16-5358 Zeloy, J. Zoldos, L. A. 126-46-0314 Ziiniga, J. . 125-40-4512 557-80-0158 217-56-7731 424-28-6469 • 295-16-8168 557-80-0159 296-30-9128 127-24-7073 454-20-8923 269-20-4009 086.16-6402 135-24-1489 290-32-4974 417-28-1573 346-58-1582 461-28-2666 Page 33 �DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C JULY 1-31, 1976 SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 6754A¥C^Bkl3nhll232 (212)HY9-M00 ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Are. 49707 (517) EL 4.3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1214 E. BaUfanore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 («17) 482-4714 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FrankUii St. 14202 (714) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewii« Axe. 40417 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (214) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jeffenon Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mina. 2014 W. 3 St. 55804 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49435 (414)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32204 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 MontKomeiy St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 34402 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 430 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7544 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St 23510 (804) 422-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2404 S. 4 St 19148 ^ (215) DE 4-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20474 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77440 (713)983-1479 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415)424-4793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (204) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 43114 (314)752-4500 TAMPA, Fb..2410 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33409 (813)870-1401 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Snnunit St 43404 (419)248-3491 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOiHAMA, Japan .PX). Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-4 Nihon (Hidori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 TmrniT Shipping picked up considerably last month as more than 1,800 Seafiarers found jobs through the Union's network of hiring halls. That's 300 more jobs shipped in July as compared to June and 500 more jobs than May. Shipping is expected to remain good at all ports for the foreseeable future. Boston New York ...... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco .* Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point . .\ . Yokoharna Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 5 123 12 38 11 5 19 83 27 35 . 13 48 5 75 0 2 501 1 12 1 4 2 0 1 10 0 2 2 3 3 3 0 0 44 9 3 4 13 8 5 5 47 548 1 2 5 5 0 0 2 15 59 0 1 0 0 4 3 104 7 23 7 3 23 77 24 25 12 43 8 67 0 1 426 4 32 3 11 5 0 8 38 5 0 5 12 4 22 5 2 157 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 16 156 22 55 24 9 40 130 55 65 20 71 15 165 0 7 850 3 5 3 5 5 0 2 14 4 3 3 4 1 8 0 1 61 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 5 9 19 5 5 29 20 11 8 97 523 19 4 9 12 6 6 2 58 215 0 0 0 1 0 14 0 15 20 5 0 4 9 1 0 4 23 873 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 9 70 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 5 10 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 c ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort •I Chicago Totals Great Lakes :i Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes, Port Boston ;...New York Philadelphia > Baltimore Norfolk ..J Tampa Mobile New Orleans '. Jacksonville .' San Francisco Wiimington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point . Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 3 98 9 26 14 4 16 69 . 15 25 12 38 12 66 0 2 409 2 26 4 5 2 1 5 7 3 10 2 6 1 3 0 1 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 87 5 20 2 0 20 63 12 24 7 41 7 52 0 5 349 2 37 7 5 5 1 5 13 5 8 3 14 1 16 4 0 126 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 104 16 39 37 7 27 106 28 51 18 41 13 115 0 2 607 2 27 5 10 4 3 6 19 5 11 8 12 2 15 0 2 131 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 4 13 7 2 2 32 441 1 0 3 4 0 1 0 9 87 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 6 7. 17 5 6 23 7 3 3 64 413 13 0 2 7 6 2 0 30 156 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 2 0 1 5 3 2 3 16 623 3 0 2 1 1 1 0 8 139 0 2 0 3 6 0 3 14 17 0 56 3 12 4 2 8 33 13 10 7 18 3 29 0 0 189 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 2 4 2 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 57 3 22 1 0 15 42 18 10 6 22 8 34 1 1 252 3 55 9 21 14 3 19 67 19 43 10 19 8 67 0 0 357 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 2 1 1 4 0 2 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 5 194 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 2 2 14 6 12 1 46 298 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 52 4 21 2 4 7 27 15 18 2 26 6 32 0 0 219 3 99 12 24 14 1 54 19 18 7 37 13 46 24 2 383 5 106 23 33 27 4 18 83 42 30 8 38 18 85 0 4 524 4 41 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 54 5 5 2 23 8 14 2 59 278 1,318 141 1,459 10 2 4 10 6 10 0 42 425 525 66 591 8 1 5 3 1 5 0 23 547 735 40 775 7 10 0 28 13 2 •8 68 122 63 88 151 STEWARD DEPARTMENT '.. Port Boston ............................. New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ............................ New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle .................a; REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port PRESIDENT Paul Hall TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ..•..« Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit ............................ Duluth Frankfort ; Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes 3 0 41 0 0 4 4 1 2 1 0 1 6 0 0 27 0 2 ^ 12 0 3 0 20 0 3 0 22 0 18 ' 0 0 0 168 3 3 0 0 1 0 3 0 7 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 10 1,027 207 1,234 451 95 546 13 16 29 Seafarers Log Page 34 'y..' M �SIU pensioner George C. Gierczic, 64, died on June 6. Brother Gierczic joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years. Seafarer Gier­ czic was born in Superior, Wise, and was a resident of Washburn, Wise. Sur­ viving ar^ his mother, Veronica of Washburrt and two sisters, Mrs. Bar­ bara Bellart of Milwaukee, Wise, and Mrs. Clem (Florence) Bratkowski of Chicago, 111. IBU pensioner Henry "Harry" Glassco, 67, died of injuries when he was hit by a truck in New Orleans on Mar. 18. if Brother Glassco joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans in 1956 sailing as a tugboat deck­ hand for 23 years. He was born in Fullerton, La. and was a resident of New Orleans. Seafarer Glassco was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Interment was in Greenwood Ceme­ tery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Patricia; a son, Ernie and two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Vela of Olga, La. and Mrs. N. La France of Boothville. La. IBU pensioner Daniel R. Hulsaver, 78, succumbed to uremia, in North Hudson Hospital, Weehawken, N.J. Brother Hulsaver joined the Union in ^ - thepcrtof New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman and mate for the N.Y. Central Railroad aboard the SS Shore Farce from 1913 to 1963. He was born in New York and was a resi­ dent of West New York, N.J. Interment was in Weehawken Cemetery, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Alice; a daughter, Mrs. Muriel O'Con­ nor, and a son-in-law, William O'Con­ nor, both of Guttenberg, N.J. SIU pensioner Oswald Seppet, 68, died of a heart at­ tack in the Long Greein Nursing Home, Baltimore, on Apr. 18. Brother Seppet joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 44 years. A native of Estonia, he was a resident of Baltimore. Seafarer Seppet was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Bal­ timore County. . Robert M. Boothe, 64, died on May 21. Brother Boothe join­ ed the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1972 sailing as an AB for the Allied V Towing Co. from _ 1968 to 1972 and for the U. S. Line in 1967. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio and was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Celia. August, 1976 Emery Gibbs, 40, died in Oak Knoll Hospital, Oakland, Calif, on May 26. V ."V Brother Gibbs joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward and was a Piney Point upgrader in 1969. He sailed 10 years. Seafarer Gibbs was a mess sergeant veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in St. Thomas, V.I., he was a resident of the Bronx, New York City. Surviving is his widow, Cynthia. SIU pensioner Lawrence P. Hogan, 79, died in Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 29. Brother Hogan joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer and bridgeman for the American Coal Co. in 1957. He sailed 41 years, attended the Piney Point Pen­ sioners Conference No. 1 in 1970, was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and was on the Murmansk run to Russia aboard the SS Beaure­ gard (Waterman) for 343 days from May 1, 1942 to Apr. 8, 1943. Seafarer Hogan was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Brooklyn. Sur­ viving is his widow, Ada. IBU pensioner Charles M. Addison, 64, died on June 10. Brother Addison joined the SlU-affiliated Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a captain for the Mc­ Allister Brothers Towing Co. from 1961 to 1973 and for the Wood Tow­ ing Co. before that. Born in Surry, Va., he was a resident there at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Beulah and a brother, C. Herbert Addison of Surry. Maurice N. "Whitey" Gendron, 49, died of lung cancer on Apr. 15. Brother Gendron joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sail­ ing last as a bosun. He sailed 31 years. Born in New York, he was a resident of Manchester, N. H. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester. Surviving are his widow. Alma; a son, Ronald, who upgraded at the HLSS from 1966 to 1967, and two daughters, Judith and Debra. SIU pensioner Arthur Graf, 65, died on Mar. 10. Brother Graf joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing in the stew­ ard department. He walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and attended SIU Pensioners Conference No. 7 in 1970. Seafarer Graf was born in New Jersey and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Sur­ viving is his widow, Nancy. Joe C. Revill, 62, died of brain dam­ age in Metaire, La. on Apr. 19. Brother RevUl joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 28 years and was also an aircraft test mechanic. Bom in Brantly, Ala., he was a resident of Me­ taire. Cremation took place in the St. John's Crematorium, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Tarkington of Bagdad, Fla. Ernest E. Swain, 65, died of natural causes in Rockland, Tex. on Apr. 10. Brother Swain joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1968 sail­ ing for Gulf Canal Lines. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Rockland. Burial was in Colmesneil Cemetery, Rockland. Surviving is his widow, Jimmie Jo. August A. "Gus" Wolf, 81, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in the Manhat­ tan Manor Nursing Home, Buffalo, N.Y. on Feb. 1. Brother Wolf joined the SlU-affiiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a tugboat fireman-watertender. He was born in New York and was a resident of Amherst, N.Y. Internment was in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Buffalo. Surviving is his son, Robert of Eggertville, N.Y. Jobn A. Dunne, 50, died aboard the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) on May 17. Brother Dunne joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Louisiana, he was a resident of Lafayette, La. Surviving are two daughters, Linda and Eileen and two sisters, Mrs. Odile Bianchini of New Orleans and Mrs. Leona D. Gotheraux of Lafayette. James Griffin died on Apr. 28. Bro­ ther Griffin sailed with the IBU for the George Whiteman Towing Co. of New Orleans in 1975. IBU pensioner Jacob Medford Hall, 79, died of a hemorrhage in the North Amndel Hospital, Glen Bumie, Md. on Apr. 23. Brother Hall joined the union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Bay Towing Co. He was bom in Frenchtown, Md. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Eva and a nephew, Robert Link of Glen Bumie. Bobby G. Hickman died on May 12. Brother Hickman joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Mobile and sailed for Dixie Carriers this year. Alfred E. Kaustinen, 74, died of a heart attack in Doctors Hospital, Lake Worth, Fla. on Feb. 7. Brother Kaus­ tinen joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the steward department. He was bom in Finland and was a resident of Lake Worth. Cremation took place in the Necron Crematorium, West Palm Beach, Ra. Surviving is his widow, Esther. Emile B. Bour­ geois HI, 27, died on Apr. 23. Brother Bourgeois joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper. He attended the HLSS in the ports of New Orleans and New York. Bom in Bay St. Louis, Miss., he was a resident Gretna, La. Surviving is his father, Bernard of Waveland, Miss. Alva R. Bailey, 55, died on May 10. Brother Bailey joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1967 sailing as a cook. He sailed . 29 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Georgia, he was a resident of Pritchard, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his mother, Ethel Mae of Griffin, Ga. Ahmed Z. Amer, 43, died on Aug. 30, 1974. Brother Amer joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of De­ troit in 1971 sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Amer sailed 15 years. He was bom in Yemen and was a resident of Dearbom, Mich. Surviving is a brother, Soleh Amer Zaid of Dearbom. Ronald V. Brown­ ing, 38, died from a hemorrhage in Doctors Hospital, Mobile on Mar. 18. Brother Browning joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1966 sailing as an AB. He sailed 12 years and attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans in 1964. Seafarer Brown­ ing was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Air Force. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Annie Laurie and his mother, Mrs. Daniel Browning of Mobile. Thomas H. McFariin, 50, died on Apr. 28. Brother McFariin joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Port Arthur, Tex. sailing as a wiper. He was bom in Upson County, Ga. and was a resident of Mims, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Bemice. John H. Burg died on Apr. 3. He joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1966. Brother Burg also sailed during World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Kathryn B. Feldheimer of Sewickley, Pa. George W. Paige, Jr. was drowned trying to secure a barge on Apr. 26. Brother Paige joined the IBU in the port of New Orleans sailing for the Radcliff Materials Co. from 1975 to 1976. Boatman Paige also worked on the New Orleans Yard crew. He was a resident of New Orleans. Page 35 �' ii A ' st '45 SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), June 27—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director W. E. Fitzgerald; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate R. Kelly; Steward Del­ egate S. Morris. No disputed OT. A repair list was called for with special emphasis on kick-out panels on doors on main deck quarters and also noted was the unsafe working conditions on open weather deck reefer boxes which was brought up at a safety meeting. It was also mentioned that there is a li­ brary at the seamen's club with free brooks for all. Next port, Rotterdam. INGER (Reynolds Metal), June 27 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; Ed­ ucational Director R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate Jose P. Salinoa; Engine Dele­ gate B. Hireen; Steward Delegate R. J. Shermsen. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on the importance of donating to SPAD. The latest Seafarers Log was read and discussed and all were urged to read the Log all the way through. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment, especially for the coffee-time snacks. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Galveston. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun R. Palmer; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director P. Gallegos; Deck Delegate L. Abbott; Engine Dele­ gate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate J. Ortega. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman discussed the importance of SPAD. Advised that all members should read all of the impor­ tant items in the Seafarers Log so they will be aware of what is going on in the Union. Next port, Long Beach. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), June 13 — Chairman Thomas Keys; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director R. Nielsen; Deck Delegate Romolo DeVirgileo; Engine Delegate Johnny Nettles; Stew­ ard Delegate John Hoggie. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Crew felt sorry that Re­ certified Bosun Peter Serynk, had to get off the ship because his wjfe had a heart attacks We all wish the best to his wife and hope she gets well soon. He is a great shipmate and the crew misses him. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service) June 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun M. B. Woods; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director V. A. Cover; Deck Delegate Ralph Dougherty. $45 in ship's fund. $70 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion about the showing of the movies and what is the best time to show them for all the crew to see a whole show at one time. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Port Everglades. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways) June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Educational Director J. Shuler. $25.09 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were received and posted for all to read. Chairman re­ ports: "That some members feel as if they don't have to come to the meeting. The purpose of a ship's meeting is that everything is brought out concerning Union business and its problems; the meetings are held for the benefit of everyonfe, not just a select few. This is the only way we can have a better un­ derstanding of what is going on in the Union and on board ship." The crew messman and the pantryman have been doing a good job in keeping the place clean and all crewmembers should co­ operate as this is part of our home. A special thank you to the Seafarers Log for keeping us abreast of all Union matters. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), June 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Clifton Jordan; Secretary Paul L. Hunt; Deck Delegate Joseph Klondyke; En­ gine Delegate Herman Bergeron; Stew­ ard Delegate Stephen Dent. $215.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man discussed the correct way to fill out welfare forms and the benefits of recertification at Piney Point. Also pointed out to the crew that everyone in Headquarters is working very hard for all of us. Chairman also gave a vote of thanks to the deck department and the steward department for a job well done. Next port. New Orleans. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land BEAVER STATE (Westchester Ma­ Service), June 20—Chairman, Recerti­ rine Shipping), June 6—Chairman, Re­ fied Bosun James Pulliam; Deck Dele­ certified Bosun B. Mignano; Secretary gate J. Long; Engine Delegate S. Rivers; W. Battle; Educational Director M, Steward Delegate C. Carlson. No dis­ Wilhelm. No disputed OT. Chairman puted OT. Chairman told the crew­ advised all crewmembers to read the members to read the Log and keep up clipping from the Seafarers Log that are with Union affairs. Observed one min­ posted on the bulletin board. A vote of ute of silence in memory of ^ our de­ thanks to the steward department for parted brothers. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ a job well done. ping) June 27—Chairman, Recertified PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), June Bosun M. Beeching; Secretary Michael 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Toth; Educational Director M. R. Wil­ Mize, Jr.; Secretary D. F. Kaziukewicz; liams; Deck Delegate Charles D. How­ Educational Director N. N. Bathia. $20 ell; Engine Delegate W. Yudovshes; in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Steward Delegate Henry Koppersmith. deck department. Educational director Some disputed OT in deck department. held a discussion on upgrading at Piney A hearty vote of thanks was given to a Point and the importance of donating very fine steward department for the to SPAD. Also requested that the mag­ planned menus and the cooking of all azines be kept aboard ship for all to foods which was very good. Honie cook­ read and enjoy. ing by Michael Toth and wonderful MANHATTAN (Hudson Water­ baking by Baker Young McMillan were ways), June 13—Chairman, Recertified above reproach. The salads were differ­ ent and delicious each and every day. Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake; Secretary Frank Radzvila; Educational Director Bedroom Utilityman Henry Kopper­ W. L. Sutton. $80 in ship's fund. smith still a No. 1 man when it comes to room service. Dining room service Some disputed OT in deck and steward was very good and clean. Observed one departments. Sent two communications minute of silence in memory of our to the Union and received a reply about departed brothers. Next port, Phila­ the tank gear, butterwork and about delphia. cleaning dirty, smoggy tanks. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ ment for good food and fine service. vice), June 20—Chairman, Recertified JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steam­ COLUMBIA (Ogden Transport), Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George ship), June 6—Chairman, Recertified June 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Gibbons; Educational Director Da­ Bosun Ramon Ferrera; Secretary Al­ Clarence E. Pryor; Secretary S. Hutchvid Able; Deck Delegate Frank Balasia. bert Ayler; Educational Director erson; Educational Director B. Hodges; $117 in ship's fund. $10 in movie fund. Charles A. Henley; Deck Delegate Ray­ Deck Delegate George Holland; Stew­ No disputed OT. Chairman discussed mond D. Steel; Engine Delegate Ber­ ard Delegate Louie Hudson. $13.25 in the importance of donating to SPAD. nard D. Burns; Steward Delegate Sher­ ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, A vote of thanks to the deck department man Phillips. No disputed OT. A vote engine and steward departments. Some for keeping the messroom and pantry of thanks to the steward department for repairs have to be done on messrooms. clean. Also a vote of thanks to the a job well done. Observed one minute Observed one minute of silence in me­ steward department for the good food of silence in memory of our departed mory of our departed brothers. Next they are putting out. Next port, Algebrothers. Next port. Savannah. port Houston, Tex. ciras. JAMES (Ogden Marine) June 13— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Durell L. McCorvey; Secretary Mario Canalejo; Deck Delegate Frank White; Engine Delegate H. Smith. Some disputed OT in engine department. Seafarer Joseph Pagola is making his last voyage before retiring. Joe joined the Union in the port of Tampa and has sailed in the steward department, all ratings. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Portugal. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Service), Jime 6—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Enos E. Allen; Secretary Angeles Z. Deheza; Educational Direc­ tor Robert A. Forslund. $16 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Educational director held a lecture on alcoholism, its symptoms, detection, rehabilitation, etc. Observed one minute of silence in njemory of our departed brothers. BROOKLYN (Anndep Steamship), June 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. R. Charneco; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director R. Smith; Deck Delegate M. Fay; Engine Delegate J. Tucker. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Something has to be done about the inert gas system, which is not working, as it is unsafe and endangers the entire crew. Next port, Kuwait. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: : PITTSBURGH NATHANIEL GREENE ' • MOBILE TRANSCOLUMBiA JEFF DAVIS V' UL1RASEA NECHES YELLOWSTONE DELSOL ANCHORAGE BORINQUEN SEA-LAND MARKET OVERSEAS TRAVELER SEA-LAND ECONOMY OVERSEAS JUNEAU GATEWAY CITY s-t;" DELTA MAR SEA-LAND EXCHANGE TAMPA ACHILLES OGDEN CHALLENGER S' FORT HOSKINS STONEWALL JACKSON ST.LOmS JACKSONVILLE POTOMAC SEA-LAND RESOURCE SUGAR ISLANDER ROBERT TOOMBS HUMACAO SAN JUAN SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND CONSUMER LONG BEACH JOHN TYLER GALVESTON ' H SAN PEDRO CARTER BRAXTON EAGLE TRAVELER DELTA NORTE ERNA ELIZABETH CONNECTICUT DELTA ARGENTINA SAN FRANCISCO WILLIAMSBURGH NEWARK OGDEN YUKON VANTAGE HORIZON LOS ANGELES SEA-LAND COMMERCE ALEX STEPHENS Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 36 Seafarers Log �This month marked the first time that a class of 12 Seafarers graduated from the *A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram, hringing to 251 the total number of Seiifarers who have completed this program. They are Dan Davis, Joe Townsend, George Smith, Mike Hunt, Barney Loane, Gary Westerholni, Gary Westeiiiolm Seafarer Gary Westerholm gradu­ ated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Feb. 1974 and began sailing in the black I gang. Before startI ing the'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Westerholm returned to Piney Point to earn his QMED endorsement. Brother Westerholm lives in Seattle and ships from that port. He is a native of Minnesota. 12 'ASeniority Upgraders George Lusk, Joseph Grey, Alvin McCants, Floyd Bishop, Pat Pillsworth, and Pete J. Reed. This important program has been ex­ panded to 12 men because the Union has not been able to keep up with the Only by increasing the number of men in each *A' seniority class will we be able to insure that there are enough qualified men to fill the jobs aboard SlU-contracted ships. Pat Pillsworth Joseph Grey George Smith Seafarer Pat Pills­ worth has been sail­ ing with the SW since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping in the deck department, Brother Pillsworth also upgraded to AB at the Piney Point school. A na­ tive and resident of Kingston, N. Y., Brother Pillsworth ships from the port of New York Seafarer Joseph Grey began sailing with the SIU as a chief cook in 1966 after serving for 20 years in the U. S. Navy. Before at­ tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program, Brother Grey upgraded to chief steward at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Brother Grey now lives in New York and ships from that port. Floyd Bishop Seafarer George Smith has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. ^Shipping as an AB, Brother Smith also earned his green ticket at the Piney Point school. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Brother Smith now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Seafarer Floyd Bishop began sail­ ing with the SIU six years ago after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg - School. After fin^ ^ '• '-ishing his trainee ^ entry program n Brother Bishop stayed on at Piney Point and upgraded through the third cooks program. Still sailing in the steward department, Brother Bishop ships from Mobile and is a native and resident of that port. Seafarer George Lusk began sailing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the An­ drew Furuseth Training School in New York. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Lusk obtained his AB endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native and resident of Tennes­ see, Brother Lusk ships from the port of New Orleans. Barney Loane Dan Davis number of 'A' hook members who are retiring or passing on. Seafarer Dan Davis graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in March 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Brother Davis re[ turned to Piney Point to upgrade to AB before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of California, he now lives in Houston and ships from that port. Seafarer Barney Loane began sailing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School's prograni. trainee Brother Loane re­ turned to Piney Point to earn his AB's ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Hollandtown, Md., Brother Loane ships out of the port of Baltimore. Joe Townsend Pete J. Reed Seafarer Joe Townsend has been sailing y^ith the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. A member of the steward de­ partment, Brother Townsend ships as a Cook & Baker, a rating he earned at the Piney Point school. A native and resident of Jack'sohville, Brother Townsend ships from his home port. Seafarer Pete J. Reed graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Reed upgraded to AB at the Piney Point school. Brother Reed is a native and resident of Balti­ more and ships from that port. Mike Hunt Seafarer Mike Hunt joined the SIU in 1968. Holding a chief electrician's endorsement, Brother Hunt earned his QMED rating at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of South Dakota, Brother Hunt lives in Medford, Ore. with his wife Betty. He ships from the port of San Francisco. George Lusk Alvin McCants Seafarer Alvin McCants has been sailing with the SIU for six years. A graduate of the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brother McCants obtained his AB's ticket at the Harry Lundeberg School before starting the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother McCants is a native and resi­ dent of Mobile and ships from that port. W Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 251 Following are the names and departments of the 251 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'-Seniority Upgrading Program - . ... .J n 1. r • c—... ...... n r ii.—:-. u.__. r..... • Dracinnc George, Cnnroe Deck Deck Sti Stevens, Duane, Deck Prasinos, Ivey, D. E., Engine Manning, Henry, Steward Fonvilie, James, Engine Adams, Francis, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Strauss, Gregory, Engine Joe, William, Engine Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Frak, Stan, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Alfeo, Luciano, Engine Reed, Pete J., Deck Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Marcus, M. A., Deck Freeburn, Michael, Deck Caruthers, Russell, Deck Allen, Lawrence, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward McAndrew, Martin, Engine Johnson, Oscar, Steward * Fried, Peter, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Allison, Murphy, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine McCabe, John, Engine Jones, Leggette, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh,Jackson, Deck Ahmad; Bin, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Taylor, Daniel, Steward Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward McCabe, T. J., Engine Fuentes, Luis, Steward Clark, Garrett, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Roback, James, Deck Tell, George, Engine McCants, Alvin, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Jordan, Carson, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine McCauley, Roy, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck ^onklin, Kevin, Engine Armitstead, Daniel, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck McMullin, Clarence, Steward Kegney, Thomas, Engine Galliano, Marco, Deck Correll, Paul, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Townsend, Joe, Steward McPariand, James, Engine Garay, Stephen, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Trainer, Robert, Deck Milici, Robert, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Coyie, Michael, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Ruiz, Steve, Engine Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Kelly, John, Deck Cunningham, Robert, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Miranda, John, Engine Kerney, Paul, Engine Gotay, Raul, Steward Curran, Johir, Deck Bean, P. L., Deck Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Vain, Thomas, Deck Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Kirksey, Charles, Engine Gower, David, Engine Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Davis, Dan, Deck Bellinger, William, Steward Sanger, Alfred, Deck Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Grey, Joseph, Steward Moore, George, Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Davis, William, Deck Berulis, William, Deck Deck Shaw, Lex, Vazguez, Jose, Engine Moore, James, Engine Knoies, Donald, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Day, John, Engine Biietz, John, Engine Shaw, Lucien, Deck Venus, Guy, Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Derke, Michael, Engine Bishop, Floyd, Steward Shaw, Ronald, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Moore, William, Deck Hagar, Ken, Deck Desklns, William, Steward Blacklok, Richard, Engine Silfast, George, Deck Vukmir, George, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Mortier, William, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Dising, Maximo, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Walker, Marvin, Engine Haller, John, Engine Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Mouton, Terry, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Bligen, Archie, Engine Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck Wass, Klaus, Steward Nuotio, Ken, Deck Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Dukehart, David, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Ostrander, Duane, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Echeverio, Ronald, Steward Bolen, Timothy, Deck Smith, George, Deck Wayman, Lee, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Hawker, Patrick, Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Eddings, Otis, Jr., Engine Boles, John, Engine Smith, Robert, Deck Westerholm, Gary, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Haynes, Blake, Engine Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Papageorgiou, Oimitrios, Engine Snyder, John, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Lentsch, Robert. Deck Egeland, Ralph, Deck Brooke, George, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Wilisch, Edward, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Parker, Jason, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward . Elliott, Byron, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Parr, Steven, Deck Loane, Barney, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Burge, Bernard, Engine Engine Spencer, Craig, Wilson, Robert, Engine Perez, Jose, Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Perkins, Cy, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Lundeman, Louis, Deck Ewing, Urry, Steward Burke, Timothy, Deck Springfield, Harry, Steward Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Hunt, Mike, Engine Lusk, George, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward Stanfield, Pete, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Pickford, Albert, .... Deck Hussein, Mohammed, Steward Mahaffey, J.C., Steward Farragut, John, Deck Butch, Richard, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Stark, Wiiiiam, Deck Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Pillsworth, Pat, Deck Farrell, Gerald, Steward Calo, Jose, Engine Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine Stauter, David, lllson, James, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Flla, Marion, Deck Cammuso, Frank, Deck August, 1976 Page 37 �m' >> •^5 For a Better Job Today The Harry Lund.eher'g' - i \ -t Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN tf li r The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Reqiiirenieiits: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS'at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: September 2, November 11 I QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction certification as Quartermaster Basic Navigation instruction Radar; Loran; Fathometer; leading to consists of to include RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; u.se of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firelighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). , Starting dates: October 14 LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: September 2, 16, 30, October 14, 28, November 11, 26 Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show 2 Complete Electrical Course Seafarers Joaquin Miller (I.) and Blake Haynes (r.) upgraded their skills at the Lundeberg School last June by completing the course In advanced electrical procedures. Instructor Jack Parcell stands In the middle. These Courses Will Be Starting Soon: • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting dates: September 8, October 6 WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of cla.ssroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting dates: October 1 FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements Galley Endorsements for 2 Seafarers Joe Nathan Townsend, left and Leonard M. Leionek, right, display steward department endorsements they received through the Lundeberg School upgrading program for that department. Townsend got his cook and baker endorsement while Leionek upgraded to chief cook. Center is Laymon Tucker, course instructor. Photo was run in July Log, but caption incorrectly identified the two upgraders. • Have six months seatime as Wiper. OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point ^nd have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting dates: October 14 LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting dates: September 20 A College Career Is Available to Yoix One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. f Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The avvards are granted in April, hut you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 38 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These . awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish -to continue' shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. . Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or. you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Ctilldren Four scholarships arc awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college of university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �' 'T For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seamansliip certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Steward Department Starting dates: October 14, November 26 Steward Department All Steward Department Course Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for eslch program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is sbc weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating prograrn. Starting dates: September 30, Novem­ Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Notie: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 800 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... Did You Know . . . Last month 57 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! Starting dates: September 16, 30, Oc­ tober 14,28, November 11,26 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Starting dates: September 16, October 28 ber 11 aast) Date of Birth -4- (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (Zip (^e) (State) (City) Book' Number, (Area Code) -Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Piney Point Graduate: DYes NoD Entry Program: From. (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. • to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: "It's a very good program. I'm glad I went through it. The teachers give plenty of. individual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have." . From . Endorsement(s) Received. to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes D No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: John Ruiz • • 0• • "I felt limited without it [a high school diploma]. Among other things, it's a prerequisite for all col­ lege courses." DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Horace Jones Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School PIney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—^a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to followSo apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Are a member of the Union In good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diplon^a is the first step tovk-ards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic Rl^ORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 206 4 Page 39 August, 1976 . • 'v:' > J • , �t-*' f\\ { f I'- W-'. ' >r^ Irhe following Seafarers and other coriderned individuals, 3&3^ in all, have demonstrd^d an active interest inj>articipating in polittogl and legislative activities^ which are vital to both pur job security and our social and economitwelfare, by vpluntarijy donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SFAD) fund sittce the beginning of 1976. (The Ipw proHibits the use df any union money, suchm dues, initiation fees, etc,, for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary politicMM contributions.) Twenty-two who have realized howjmportant it is to let theJSIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200,^ four have contributed $300^ two $400, one $600, and one $1,100. For the rest of the year the LOG wHl be running the SPAD honor rolls be­ cause the Union feels that in the upcoming months-^especially because of tfu^976 elections—our politkaf role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. otected. ^ i • . r,J. „ Middleton,H. Fredi^U,B. Byrne, E. Abnuni, |L Reidk^E. Mfae,C. Fnentlii^lL Byrne, W. AcevedOjV. • RelitO(M,G.A. Kaodrkk,!!. Mollard,C. Fngfft, Wi f^jCabfl^, S* Aggdexth Reinomi,!. Keonnre,S; Mone, I. Fiink,W. ir.I. Agiiiitt,A. Relile,!. ^ngelll,F. Ciiiiq?ben,A.G. Gallegos,P. ^4 Karr,R.A. Afr^R. KbiSdey,!. BfOoney,E.X. Reynolds, ClunibeII,H. Gannon, K. Aliiia4er,G. Riddle, D. pitcbeii8,B. Mb<MMfy,S. Garay,F. Capella,F.I. JmtsnderJL Rlpoil,G.M. Garcia,?. CuraMOfit Algi^lHL Roflde«,0.1V. Kl^A^ CiubfNie.V#:! Garda,R.F. Algiiii*!. Robertson, T. Kowiriplttb,W. GsadWfh Cbislx,|. Alien, Konbel^ Miiiplt^|,|| Robinson,!. Ahww,f^|,; Rodriguez,?. Konvardd^l. Amnt^K. t !. Kramer, Mnnsle,!. Godding, H. Andenon, A. Knsbnoto, Y. kforray/R. W, Aiidcnon,D. Lawrence,M. Anderson, E.C. CaiiUin,&^ Codtpr^i. Anderson, H. Annis,G. Legg,J^r Croceo, M. mk, Cross, M. ,A. Davis,!. I, A. DeBarrio8,M. llan,M. ^K.M. DeChamp, A.^ Degnzman,?. Hall^l Demetrlos,!. AS^,F^ IfambI Dickey, W. Harris,. l<oigte»!« ig^L' Lofeas,?. ^Paladino,p^^ Hassan, H.^ ,W. Badioti,!. ; LomaSy Ai Hassen, B. lapabann^^l. Santos, Dldien,D. Ibditft,!. Iodise, L. .^Sapp,C Hayes, K. Lombardo,!. B<ti^dng,M.B. lloiigilS,y. Hebert,T. DrajptI Hefanlla, E. y,G. Pattys. M. Drozak,?) Hendrlck,R. G. !,D. BemlN^A^ Herons, A. Manlilip. Bjomss^^ DllFiOiaiil l«dals,A.A. Mandeili^S. Peralfa, Blanlon, Mfrjf* ip,T. Marcns,M^A« P«rez,!. Binitt,!. ;,Tjpe^C,L.T"HeiiU^uifE. Marlnelli,?. I Bobalek,W.J. ^ ildidp,!. HiliBkyiMiponr,M. Martin,!. I; ?o]le, E. Bonser,L. ^ipn,W. Hottik% Martin, T.!. l|NlMd,G.;/ Bortz,C. Ho«dUiisi^,M. Mask,W. Bondttan,R.l. Matson,!. HniteMui,R.l^ Bonsson,E. «iaiip,6^' Httite«d,R. If Mavdone,S. ?rei^!l^ ; • " i,D.P. Fay,!. ssv-: IButw,E. McCartney, G. HnttonjG. Prott, 1Pi L. G. Fayad,A. M>blar,i^ jdvlno,L. McClinton,!.L Psaleh,^ i,G. A. Femtfa,A. MeiElroy,E.L. »bs,R. Puiilan,!. %L Fiorons, C. Slliw,M. MdKay,D. , A. :: Pnlver,E. Forgerott, L. ,R.A MeVa^lI. Porgvee,A. Foster,!. !ohiiim,R. Qnanlco,!. Meats,E!«. Fos,?. Snath, H.C. !ones,liR# Meifaidet, Qniles,R. Franco,?. Smlth,!!^. !ones,T.' MadNN^,I£' Qnfamoiiez, R. !r.,S. ;..ppp • if '2'' -ri OOieSI, m. • $1,100 Horn ClifMnlMfT].,R. " *1 Sbcpani,E.8;| rJBWpWSglTe leOO Honor Roh itiams,B. ;iSk#en8,C. ^Pomerlane, R. Sdep^R.' Ipnor Roll Ste^^: Stew^'li,: Fansbi%L. Strauss, llr X Stnbblefiei^ Sullivan, W.J| Surrlck,R. Swlderskl,!. Tanner, C. Taylor, F.E. Jaylor,G. iylor,S. igadas, C. ,!. ^oy,S^ Tnniei^ $200 Hon Abpeda,!. BCTgerla,S. nrand,K Bm,R. Cnnnlngham, W. Cnrtis,T. Ilorglo,!. den,!. F. lJnder«voOd,G* Ji^ez, A. %esiZOB,R. Vbgei, C. Wall White,?: White, W. Wflbum,R Williams, L. Wilson, B. Wilson, C.W. Wlngfleld,P.G Wlnn,L. Jplf,P. W%rley,M. Wright, A. YakenR. Ifarmola,!. FortCT.WXsi Lesnansky^ Maher,T. MeCuno^i^ 'atk^^lb. dsoWsSi Rkhburg,!. SancinRE^R. Terpe,% Ziolkov^^ .V . %' AD Dona r <-•>. :.:'X -I :• ; V, • ! • � 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: JOBLESS BENEFITS RUN OUT ON 50,000 EACH WEEK UNION LABEL WEEK SET FOR SEPT. 6-12 FARMWORKERS SET FOR ALRB ELECTIONS THIS YEAR CONSTRUCTION UNIONS OK PAY CUT ON REHAB JOBS HALL URGES 4-POINT PLAN TO BOOST MARITIME MARITIME INDUSTRY LEADERS ASKS NEW U.S. CARGO POLICY GRAIN TRIPS TO RUSSIA SPUR PHILLY SHIPPING SIU RIPS COAST GUARD FAILURES CONGRESS' COMMITTEES OK $128 MILLION FOR USPHS SHEPARD IN LABOR DELEGATION TO TUNISIA SEAFARERS CAN SUBMIT ABSENTEE BALLOTS CHEMICAL WORKERS END LEVER BROTHERS STRIKE ON JULY 7 SIU ALCOHOL REHABILITATION PROGRAM A CHANCE FOR A FRESH START IN LIFE THE ROAD BACK CAN BE A DIFFICULT ONE SIU EFFORTS LED TO MARITIME PLANK IN DEM PLATFORM NAT GOLDFINGER, 59; AFL-CIO RESEARCH CHIEF HLSS PRESIDENT REAPPOINTED TO FEDERAL POST CORPORATIONS UNDERCUTTING U.S. SECURITY LABOR'S ROLE IS NECESSARY IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE OCEANS LESLIE ELECTED TO NEW IUOE JOB PROTEST RUSSIAN BALK ON GRAIN AGREEMENT TI WORKS FOR SEAFARERS AND U.S. FLAG SCHOLARSHIP AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST CG IMPERILING SHIPBOARD SAFETY THE BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM: A LOOK AT 3 YEARS OF SUCCESS FIREFIGHTING, FIRST AID, LIFEBOAT, CLASSROOM TRAINING: ALL A PART OF BOSUN'S PROGRAM BACK ON THE SHIPS SOME VIEWS ABOUT THE PROGRAM PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEAMEN'S LABOR MOVEMENT QUALIFIED SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY HALL STRESS COOOPERATION AT IBFO CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETS ON MINIMUM WAGES IN PUERTO RICO NEW TANKER ZAPATA RANGER IS MANNED BY THE SIU 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 8/1/1976 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. XXXVIII, No. 8 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log