http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0561d7ca2abc765f8127afa80b65102e.PDF 6477c11529217bc3e13ee3b835168563 PDF Text Text iHI' 1 00^ ^ A Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America Credentials Of '47 Candidates Are Checked No. 42 NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. OCTOBER 18. 1946 Vol. VIII. ACTION FOLLOWS REPORT NEW YORK, Oct. 15—Nomina­ tions for 1947 officers of the At­ lantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers International Union closed today with a record num­ ber of SIU Brothers throwing their hats into the ring. The qualifications of each candidate are now being checked by a sixman Credentials Committee, headed by W. J. Brady as chair­ man, which will make public the qualified list as soon as their work is completed. Voting will' commence Novem­ ber 1 and continue for two months through December 31, to insure the largest possible vote. As it did last year, the entire A jammed meeiing of the MM&P at Palm Gardens on Oc­ apparatus of the Union will he tober 14 heard a report on negotiations to date, and heard why geared to getting every full book the Union Committee walked out on the Washington negotia­ member into a voting booth. tions. After listening to all the reports, this meeting went on Posters, leaflets and periodic an­ record to ask for a general strike in the maritime industry if nouncements throughout the further bargaining sessions are not more successful. Halls will remind those who need reminders to take advantage of their rights and duties. Those of the membership whose hearing and sight are not up to par wil\ be button-holed by the doormen and given explicit directions. "Every full book member must vote," said one official. "The Union has made great strides in NEW YORK, October 18—Today—seven months the last year, and the next one from the starting date set for the Isthmian Fleet voting will be fully as important to the Seafarers. It is important that on March 18—the actual tabulating of the ballots cast by we get the best possible men the unlicensed Isthmian personnel begins at NLRB headelected, and that everyman have quarters, 120 Wall St. Now, we will shortly have availible the actual count of the bal-t a hand in the selection. as only a large unorganized "The victories we scored on :.ots cast and for what union. Estioutfit like Isthmian can do the the waterfront this year—getting nates of the various crews' vot­ job, still the SIU organizing went ing have been printed in the Log those record raises, beating the relentlessly on. WSB bureaucrats, and smacking .'rom time to time, but at last {^Continued on Page 14) down the WSA on their Compe­ .here can be official verification )f the SIU estimates by NLRB tence Card Test and the Medical Program—do not mean that we figures. have achieved full securitv. Next Altogether, during the voting year may even be more rugged period, 86 Isthmian ships were DETROIT. Dei. 17— Gar­ for the Seamen. But if every voted and only two — the Pere nering almost Iwo-lhirds of man fulfills his obligations, and Marquette and the Atlantic City the total votes cast, the Great voting for the officals who will —lost their right to vote through Lakes District of the Seafar­ represent him is one of the im­ not beating the deadline. Sev­ ers Inleritaliuilal Uiiloii today portant ones,' then the Seafarers eral other ships went to the bonewas declared the victor in the will,£ome out on top again." yard, but some of their crew­ collective bargaining election One oldtimer expressed pleas­ men were balloted on other ships. held in the Midland SB Com­ ant surprise at the large number A number of new additions to pany. which operates seven of candidates. the Isthmian Fleet were made ore boats on the Lakes. "•I'm glad to see these fellows during the election progress, but Of those eligible. 92 votes running for office. The more we under the rules only those Isth­ were cast. The SIU received have to choose from, the better our mian ships acquired* prior to 58 votes, or 64 per cent. 14 chances for getting first-raters. March 18 were eligible to vote. ballots were challenged, eight It was these few beefs that did it. MONEY AND EFFOHT went to the Lrkes Seamen's They involved the entire mem­ Thousands of dollars and thou­ Union and 12 votes went to bership in activity, and made sands of man hours in effort went "no union." them more union-conscious." into the Isthmian organizational The pre-election gear includ­ drive and its culminating elec­ The NMU did not even ap­ ing a complete listing of the tion. Despite the many obstacles pear on the ballot, having candidates and sample ballots tossed in the path of the SIU by withdrawn from the election will reach every port in advance both the Isthmian Company and a few weks ago. This lack of the balloting date. At stake the National Maritime Union, of interest in the conditions of will be the positions of Secre­ Isthmian seamen voted strongly the Midland seamen did not tary-Treasurer, Assistant Secre- for the SIU as the Union of their go unnoticed on the Lakes, tai'y-Treasurer, Agent . for 16 choice. and the influence of the NMU ports, and the total of 21 Pa­ Although many SIU volunteer has fallen to a new low. trolmen and Joint Patrolmen. organizers were fired and intimi- NLRB Begins Count In Isthmian Voting Victory On Lakes ' .'ferU.', MM&P Will Ask General Strike To Answer Stall NEW YORK, October 17—The seventeen day old strike of the Masters, Mates, and Pilots showed little sign of being settled in the near future when the operators once again turned down the Union's demands for Union Secur­ ity. As a concession, after Captain Martin, President of Soup's On Once again the good cooks of the SIU are getting a chance to provide food for Brother members. Hot meals are being served in the New York Hall for those Brothers who are on the beach due to the strike of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. The members of the MM&P are,also being fed at our Hall, if they want to be. so don't be surprised if the Skipper you sailed with last trip eats stew at the same table with you. l-tiie MM&P, had walked out on the Washington negotiations, the shipowners agreed in principle with the union security proposal but with the understanding that Masters would not be included. There was no objection to having Masters belong to the Union, they said, but they did not believe that membership in the MM&P should be a condi­ tion for employment. This coun­ ter proposal was made at a meet­ ing between the Union Negoti­ ating Committee and the com­ mittee representing the shipown­ ers in New York. Captain Martin said that his group would have to consider the new proposals, but that the answer would very definitely be "no." COIIVGIltlOn EAST AND GULF In the event that the operators finally do see the light, the pro­ VntOC Ajfl TH visions for Union Security will M ^ only be binding on East and Gu^ Coast shipping companies. Op­ erators on the West Coast are CHICAGO—Delegates to the continuing to hold out against American Federation of Labor the whole idea of Union Securplunged into their secend week itj', and the West Coast Local of of activitiy with the adoption of the MM&P has agreed to carry a program intended to step up on the strike in that area if the reconversion and to give labor a other districts of the licensed voice in the formulation of in­ deck officers settle on a piece­ meal basis. dustry techniques. At a meeting of the MM&P on The program urged the dis­ October 14, at which time Cap­ solution of the Wage Stabiliza­ tain Martin reported on the ne­ tion Board and called for a re­ gotiations in Washington, and turn to collective bargaining explained the reasons for walk­ based on the workers' cuutiibu- ing out of the bargaining ses­ tion to production and the ca­ sions, the membership went on pacity of the employer to pay. record to call on all organized The convention recognized the labor in general, and the AFL necessity for allowing workers Maritime Trades Department, in to play a more active role in their particular, to support the MM&P respective industries by inserting in the event that their further in the program recommendations bargaining does not meet with to develop union-management success. This support will take cooperation plans with joint re­ the form of a complete general, sponsibility for improving pro­ strike of the entire maritime in­ duction and reducing waste, and dustry of the United States. Such action will bring the na­ to expand union-management machinery through joint agree­ tion's shipping to a standstill, as ment upon management techni­ it did when the SIU-SUP tied up all shipping in protest against ques. the WSB wage decision. The program also stressed the SUPPORT PLEDGED need for retention of rent con­ The SIU-SUP guaranteed that trols. their entire resources would be at The Resolutions Committee the disposal of the striking deck presented a resolution it had re- j European Unions (Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page S) �rp^ gT-.-=^'-= N. Friday, October 18, 1948 THE SE4;P SRHtrng^^OG Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Lahor At 51 Beaver Street, New York, 4, N. Y. HAnovet 2-2784 X X ^ i HARRY LUNDEBERG ------- President 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK ' T- •-1 P - -- - - -- - Secy-Treas. p. O. Box 25, Siaiiuti P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 A Firm Structure One of the most important events of the past year, especially insofar as working seamen is concerned, is the setting up of the AFL Maritime Trades Department. In a year that was marked by commie raiding and back-biting, the AFL maritime unions established an all time high in cooperation. This cooperation paid off. Harry Bridges' attempted raids on the SUP in Coos Bay, and on the SIU in New Orleans were stopped quickly by the united action of the Maritime Council affiliates. Close on the heels of this beef came the decision of the Wage Stabilization Board which robbed thousands of AFL seamen of the money won by them in free and fair nego­ tiations with the shipowners. Within a short time, through the combined efforts of all member organizations of the Department, the shipping of the United States came to an abrupt, complete end. Now the Masters, Mates, and Pilots are out on strike for Union Security. This is a provision that for a long time has been part of the contracts granted to other or­ ganized workers. The AFL Maritime Trades Department is supporting this strike, and its full resources have been pledged in the fight. The structure of the AFL Maritime group is a solid one. It has been formed of honest trade unions owing no allegiance to any foreign power. It has one aim, and that is to improve the living standards of the men who work along the waterfront, and who sail the nation's ships. For that reason, among others, the Maritime Trades Department must consolidate now, and the strength that is in the organization must be channelized so that in the These are Ihe Union Broihers currently in the marine hospitals, future we can battle the bosses, and all other anti-labor as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging forces, to a standstill. "^LIGHTING TH£ H/AV* Men Now In The Marine Hospitals Six Thousand Protests Little did you think, Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin, when^ you wrote your lying column against the U. S. Merchant Marine in the New York Times of October 9 that the voices of all American seamen, licensed and unlicensed, would be raised against your lying words. Your doubtful talents have been bought and paid for. How then would you know anything of decency 'and truth? Mr. Baldwin, even a prostituted journalist like your­ self probably belongs to a union. Although we don't im­ agine the Newspaper Guild brags about the fact. Do you want the maritime unions to be abolished, and have sea- j men return to the life of semi-slavery they lived prior to the improvements secured through the untiring efforts of Andrew Furuseth and Senator La Follette? The SIU believes, Mr. Baldwin, that the many thous­ ands of seamen who suffered torn and mained limbs and other injuries as a result of enemy action during the war gre a living protest and will drown your idle guff. We further believe that the 6000 odd seamen who died as a direct result of enemy action'in World War II will raise their voices from the graves in protest over your, in­ tentional slandering of the American Merchant Marine. However, Mr. Baldwin, your name is safe for posterity. Safe alongside the names of such as Westbrook Pegler and. others who prostituted their doubtful talents to slander American labor in its battle for liberty and freedom. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL .TOSEPH WALSH ' NORMAN PALLME A. FERRARI JOHN A. SMITH VIRGIL CORKERN LEONARD MELANSON R. E. NEWTON R. E. NEWTON J. W. DENNIS W. BROCE JR. R. L. FRENCH CHARLES RAY L. MILLER K. PETTERSSEN ERNEST (BOOTY) ROBERTS THOMAS MORGAN GEORGE CONNOR R. F. NOLAN ALVIN BALLARD L. L. LEDINGHAM H. FANJOY WILLIAM LEWIS LEROY CULBERTSON A. P. MORGAN L. CAMPON EDWARD CUSTER » » STATEN ISLAND BOSP. T. WADSWORTH C. G. SMITH P. DEADY D. P. ELDEMIRE C. W. SMITH W. G. H. BAUSE W. B. MUIR L. A. CORNWALL J. FIGUEROA L. L. MOODY H. BELCIIER F. GEMBICKI S. MERKERSON A. ARMAND R. G. MOSSELLER C. KOLSTE S- i S. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL MOSES MORRIS JOHN MORRIS GEORGE WHITE CHARLES DUNN HENRY WILLETT SAM COLE PETER I^OPEZ JAMES DAYTON METHA MOORE THEODORE. KLOSS GLORIANO RODRIGUEZ GORDON FLETCHER SIROTH TALLEY Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegate by post­ card,. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing limes: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) NORFOLK HOSPITAL LOYD WARDEN JOHN ALSTAT COLON W. WARD H. R. SUMMERLIN JOHN E. HARRISON LARIE L. OWENS JOHN W. CALHOUN RICHARD P, MCHRIDE HUGH MCDOWELL i. i. iBRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. H. STONE E. MAY P. CASALINUOVO N. BOBBINS E. JOHNSTON T. DINEEN P. BERGERON J. CAREY L. WHITNEY 4. 4." S' GALVESTON HOSPITAL LONGCHAMPS IRELAND TTLMAN HIKE RINGO DBPHEE �Friday. October 18. 194ff THE SEAFARERS LOG Page 'I'hre# An Expanded Educational Program is Noodod To loach Union Duties By PHILIP M. REYES As we emerge from our recent struggle against the powers-thatbe to uphold and maintain our American prerogatives, we found what unity of purpose, determina­ tion, and spirit can do to attain a victorious result. There is no doubt now what the SIU with its honest and brilliant leadership and an enlightened and united rank-and-file can obtain through economic action. But we must not be content with the initial winning of our Union's greatest economic stuggle. Ominous signs point out that harder fights lie ahead of us if we are to keep what we have re­ cently won. The membership must not rest on the laurels of our recent victory nor can we be­ come unmindful of the tasks that confront our Union; the biggest of which is the education of our new members and non-members who sail SIU contract ships. It is only through education, either practical or ac.odemic, that they can be shown genuine trade prin­ ciples. While present Union policy does not permit an indiscriminate admittance of the vast number of permit men to membership in the Union, they should at least be given a thorough union education while sailing on our ships to pre­ pare them for entrance into the Union should future facilities warrant it. NOT ON DUTY After our recent strike was terminated, many trip card men and even probationary members reported to the union halls for the first time since the start of the strike. In most cases, they claimed ignorance as to what their duties and obligation are to the Union during a strike. They had the funny idea that during a strike, all they had to do was to stay off the waterfront by staying at home. As a member of the Mobile Trial Committee which tried many of these men, I was amazed at the number of men, both per­ mits and probationary who at­ tributed their failure to report for strike duty to ignorance of basic union activity. In many cases, where teen-age Isthmian Skipper Saves Dough By Eliminating Crew's Illness How would you like to sail under a Skipper who squawked continuously that too many crewmen were getting ill? Who asserted that the slopchest was his own personal property to do with as he liked? Who asked the passengers if they would like to paint the ship in order to while their time away? And who neg­ lected to have the crew given shots because they cost the com­ pany too much? You wouldn't like it, would you? Well, neither did Brother Herbert O. Daniell and the other crewmembers of the Isthmian ship Cape Meredith to whom it all actually happened during the course of their recently completed five months trip. Shortly after leaving New York, one crewmen by the name of Moyer was taken off the ship by Coast Guard plane. This oc­ curred about 200 miles from Jacksonville, Florida, when he was taken suddenly ill with an acute attack of appendicitis. Captain Sundenberg, tl^ oldfashioned Bligh-type Skipper to whom we referred actual](y thought that the slopchest was his own personal property. , One time, when approached by a crcwmcmbor regarding the slop^ chest, this high and mighty brasshatter shouted, "It's all mine, and I can do what I want with it!" And the Skipper was nothing, if not a man of his word. more than 40 odd days, during which time the entire crew was not given the required shots, the Cape Meredith left port. When no longer necessary, the crew was given their supposedly preventa­ tive shots by the stooge Purser. It was later explained by both the Old Man and Purser that it would have cost the company too much money if the shots had been given by tilie local medic. What about the cost of an epi­ demic, if it had occurred? And the possible deaths? On the return trip, passengers were picked up at Port Said. These were mostly oil workers re­ turning from the Far East. With the full intention of cutting down on some of the crew's overtime, the Captain approached the pas­ sengers, asking them if they'd "like to paint to pass the time away." Being smart cookies, the passengers told the old miser they'd paint the ship for a buck an hour, provided that the crewmembers said it was okay. . P. S. —The Captain only asked once. MEETINGS AT SEA During the trip, several meet­ ings were held by the crewmen. Among other matters discussed, the crew brought signed charges against Purser CalvTn J. Ander­ son, stating that he was . "incom­ petent, incapable, uncooperative, and negligent in the performance of his duties aboard this ship for the past five, months." It was decided to submit these charges $15—TOO MUCH to the Coast Guard, and recom­ In addition, the Beau Brummell mend that Anderson be barred Captain—he wore nice clean from ever becoming an SIU mem­ set of immaculate whites every ber. single day, or so it seemed—con­ Later, at the last meeting held tinuously complained that too aboard the ship on October 7, many of the crew were "getting the crew decided that "All beefs ill." While in Singapore, the con­ are to be settled before the payscientious Skipper complainea to ofr." In line with this, it was one of the boys that his infected also decided that all beefs be sub­ foot was in reality "costing the mitted to the departmental dele­ company $15, and that was too' gates. Truly a ship worthy of the SIU name (and it vyill be soon)— much!" After laying at Shanghai for the Cape Meredith. trip carders were involved, I could not help believing their statements of ignorance after giv­ ing full consideration to several extenuating circumstances such as family trade union history, residence, and length of contact with the labor movement. In such cases where the above circumstances were evident I ob­ jected to the summary lifting of their permits or pro books and Voted for fines instead. I believe we should continue to exercise some degree of con­ trol over those men who are cer­ tified seamen. To kick them out and allow them to roam the mari­ time industry uncontrolled, I be­ lieve, is not conducive to our fu­ ture welfare. They, as a group, may be used against us in future strikes, which no doubt we v/ill be forced to stage if we are to maintain our gains. EDUCATION NEEDED Our educational program should therefore be broadened and intensified. The vast number of men sailing as permits and trip cards, must, as a condition of their presence aboard SIU ships, be compelled to take up union education. Our Union education­ al departrnent should immediate­ ly form a program for them. I propose that they should be given some sort of union rules which they must memorize by heart. These rules should not on­ ly contain the Union's history and aim but also every phase of trade union activity ashore and afloat. When such time comes that THAT'S My BoY! By PAUL HALL The strike of the Masters, Mates and Pilots (AFL) is still on and, needless to say, all our support i^ being -thrown their way. From where we sit, it looks like the shipowners are playing a shifty game; one minute they agree to the demands of the MM&P and suddenly they change their minds in the next. Their game seems to be that of holding out, hoping that the officers will crack. And that is where they are wrong. ' Most of the operators are still living in the past, and think that seamen's unions can still be smashed. They keep looking for weak spots in the union set-up, for they know that if they can only cracj< one union, the others will be so much easier for them. No Retreat They tried the same stunt with the Seafarers and the Sailors Union in our last beef, but soon discovered that they were backing the wrong horse. Now they are trying the same thing with the MM&P. And they're a cinch to lose their money this time too: for the Seafarers and the Sailors are behind the I^M&P to the end. We are behind them all the way, and not a ship will sail until the licensed officers in the AFL get their demands. The Seafarers in the past year has made waterfront history. We beat the WSA on its finky Competence Card Test, and made those government rcdtape artists drop their Medical program. Moi*e recently, we successfully negotiated with our contracted operators the highest wages ever gotten by a deep sea mariner—and when the bureaucrats in the Wage Stabilization Board tried to take our negotiated wages away from us, we called a general strike and won that too! Win For All And what's more—we won these unheard of wages for the members of the National Maritime Union and the other deep-sea unions which had settled for ten dollars a month less than we got. It can be truthfully said that during this last year we have successfully established ourselves as the leading spokesmen for maritime workers throughout the country. And when the returns of the Isthmian voting come in—and the vote counting starts today, Friday, the 18th—our position will become even more secure. During the last few months—and this is not the least of our achievements—we were instrumental in starting the AFL Maritime Traders Department. What only a short time ago seemed like an idle wish, is now the most powerful • maritime grouping in the country: more powerful, more cohesive and more democratic than that commie bid for waterfront control, the CMU. Help Came Through they apply for membership, they should be given a thorough ex­ amination by an official or mem­ bership committee who must be conversant with 'the subject. Only when he passes such examination should he be honored with mem­ bership in the Union, and not. be­ fore. Should this educationa.1 pro­ gram be started, we will not have to put up with men who use ignorance to cloak their lack of unionism. Those who fail to answer a strike call and cannot present a reasonable and substantiated ex:use must then be summarily .hrown out and eliminated from .he Union. Judging from past ex­ perience, and from the prestige jf our Union, I am confident that chis would not be a major prob­ lem and that very few, if any, would present themselves at the union halls after absenting them­ selves from their union duties. The SIU has a tradition not only of militancy but also con­ sistency and fairness and to ac­ cord all the prospective members of this Union this tradition, a pro­ gram of education as suggested above should be immediately formulated and put into opera­ tion. We shall never forget the aid that the AFL Maritime Depart­ ment gave to the SIU and the SUP during our last beef. Cer­ tainly our Brother unions made our victory much more easy and probably cut our striking time in half—and we are not forgetting that now. Just as the other AFL unions pledged their support, so now the SIU, the SUP and the other unions that make up our Department are behind the Masters and Mates. • Our feeling in this matter is that the strike will soon be over. The operators have seen the handwriting on "the wall, and know that they cannot possibly win against our combined strength. A few more days of squirming and they will have to give in, or go out of business. • Hot Food Served Meanwhile, the Seafarers is feeding—hot meals, too, by the top SIU cooks—and bunking those Brothers who are unable to get along on their own. If any of you members can use this service, don't hesitate to come down to the nearest Hall and let us know. The MM&P wishes to let our membership know how much they appreciate the help that we, and the other AFL maritime unions, are giving them. This is the first time that licensed officers have, been out on a beef on their own. The tried and proved strike ap­ paratus and tactics of the Seafarei-s came in handy for them, as. did the help on the picketlines and the hot meals that they are. sharing with us. They will not forget this help—and neither will the shipowners!^ •'-II t.. 'Yt-i �TBE SEAFARERS IQG Page Four Hmmi 1THINK .EINAR HANSEN. Carpenter: I'll settle for South America, I don't want to go to any place in particular down there, but I like that continent, and I have always been able to have fun down there. That is one place that has everything; plenty of food. wine, and places to enjoy yourself. They don't know vhat scarcities are. and all during the war they had the best of every­ thing. I have been to Buenos Aires before, so I guess that would be a good port to start for. but any other port would do just as well. ELLIS CROOKS. Second Cook: I want to go some place in Eu­ rope, and if that is impossible, my next choice is Asia. When I was still in school. I became in­ terested in India, and my ambi­ tion was to visit there. Finally I was able to take a trip to Kara­ chi and I found it everything that I thought it would be. I was amazed to find that condi­ tions were not as bad as one would think from reading re­ ports. If I go back to Karachi it will give me a chance to look up some people I met last time. If I go to Europe. I hope to make new friends. Friday, October 18, is a redletter day on the SIU calendar. That's the day when the longawaited counting of the Isthmian alection ballots is begun by the National Labor Relations Board. It's a day to go down in Seafar­ ers' history because it represents the final step in the bringing of the Isthmian SS Company, for­ merly the largest unorganized dry cargo carrier in the world, into the ranks of SlU-contracted shipping companies. Many weary months of effort, the work of many shoreside and volunteer ships' organizeis, and the spending of a sizeable amount of SIU organizational funds went into the over all job of organiz­ ing Isthmian. In the past, we've gone into the many small details of the drive and given credit to the many un­ selfish Seafarers who contributed so greatly. Now, at last. Isthmian seamen are going to start reaping the benefits of being organized. At the conclusion of the ballot counting, which — according to NEW DEVICES our estimates — the Seafarers One other thing to look for on should win with a comfortable majority, there'll probably be the the part of the operators is a usual amount of red tape and de­ number of changes and the addi­ lay. Then will come official tion of new devices to the ships NLRB certification of the SIU. After that, once Isthmian real­ izes that they are finally an or­ ganized outfit, contract negotia­ tions should begin at the earliest possible time. MARITIME WEAKNESSES That's a tough question for me because I like all countries and all ports. It doesn't make any difference where 1 go because I make friends with the people I meet, and then everything goes along okay. If I have to make a choice. I guess the Mediterranean area would be as good as any other. It's sure beautiful coun­ try around there, so a trip to either Italy or North Africa would suit me fine. However, when the strike is over, I'll take anything that comes along. Since I've never been to South Africa. I am going to try for a ship that is going in that direc­ tion. I just got back from a trip to China and this time I want to see what South Africa is like. Some of my shipmates on this last trip told me that I won't like it down there, but I want to see for myself. It seems that the port you are going to is always Jbettcr than the one you just left, but that's what is good about be­ ing a seaman—^you always have another port to ship out for. of ways. One of these will be an attempt to buy surplus American ships and put them under for­ eign flags. This was done to quite an extent before the war, and will be done again. If you have eVer studied any of the records available about the interlocking directorates of foreign and American shipown­ ers, this foreign flag menace will be easier to understand. If these selfish shipping intere.sts can buy a number of American bottoms, sail llieiu under foreign flag-s with lower paid foreign crews, think of the competition that will be given to our own U. S. Mer­ chant Marine. Profits are the same to the shipowners whether earned un­ der the Panamanian flag or the U. S. flag.' They know no allegi­ ance to any country, and only bow before the might of King Profit. Only through building up our own AFL Maritime Trades Department and its affiliated Unions can we successfully meet this threat to our bread and but­ ter. And it is a serious threat! for the speedier handling of car­ go, and the consequent reduction in turnaround time. A number of new devices for handling car­ go a lot quicker have recently been invented. The only thing we have to watch is that the op­ erators don't try to eliminate" manpower as part of their econ­ omy. These and many other prob­ lems face us in the near future. After the MM&P and the MEBA strikes are settled, we should have a period of comparative in dustrial peace. This does not mean that we rest on our selfsatisfied posteriors, and take life easy. It only means that we work "that much harder to consolidate the gains we have already won, and move into other fields of organization. There are still a number of tanker companies unorganized, and the SIU does not intend to rest as long as one of these un­ organized outfits remains unor­ ganized. With the tankers, in­ land boats, tugs and barges, and Great Lakes ships which are still unorganized a big job lies ahead. And the SIU intends to do that job in the next few months if humanly possible. WE HAVE ONLY BEGUN TO FIGHT. AFL Convention Blasts Redtape, Votes Help To European Unions STERLING MAUSER. MM: RICHARD COMSTOCK.^ AB: IsthmiaR Hears SHI Contraet; Probrems Yet To Be Faced By EARL SHEPPARD QUESTION: When the MM&P strike is won, what port would you like to ship out for ? Friday, Oetobar 18. 1846 Recent gains which the mari­ time Unions have made, spear­ headed by the SIU-SUP strike which broke the WSB formula, have revealed certain weaknesses iin our, industry. The biggest sore spot of all is the waterfront communists who have infiltrated the MEBA, and to a lesser de­ gree, the MM&P. Only through the most vigilant efforts on the part of the MM&P Strike Com­ mittee have these disrupters been defeated and disposed of satis­ factorily. However, they're still active in the MEBA. It's true that the waterfront communists are a small numer­ ical fraction of comparatively lit­ tle importance. But these slimy individuals usually wait" until the Union to which they belong is in a life and death struggle before they start playing their usual shipowners' stooge tricks. For this reason, each one of them has to be hunted dpwn and re­ moved from all Unions just like any other company spy or paid disrupter. in direct contract to the weak­ nesses, the AFL Maritime Trades Department has stood out during the recent and current maritime strikes as a tower of strength. This organization, although only founded a few short months ago, has proven its worth many times over. And it should grow in­ creasingly stronger—proving its worth more and more — as the need for its support grows. FOREIGN FLAG MENACE Soon, we can look forward to a number of changes in the mari­ time industry. There is no doubt in my mind that the shipowners, after having been forced, to give us the highest wages and best conditions .ever,, are going to try and get around this in a number (Confinwed from Page 1) written dealing with the admis­ sion of displaced persons, point­ ing out that immigration quotas had not been filled during the war and that the AFL favors a policy permitting completion of the unfilled quotas of the war period. The resolution was adopt­ ed by the 650 delegates. Democratic trade unions in Europe whose free, unfettered ex­ istence is threatened by the long arm of Soviet dictatorship were •promised aid against those who would "communize our free trade union organizations." Resolutions were passed bit­ terly criticizing the World Feder­ ation of Trade Unions as having been "conceived by the Russian dictatorship." The WFTU was cited as being an agent of the Soviet's foreign expansionist policy. The assistance already being provided the European labor movements by the AFL was de; scribed by President William Green and Vice-President Mat­ thew Well, with the pledge that it would be increased. One pledge promised a special fund of $5,000 a month solely for food to aid trade-unionists of Germany and Austria. Green announced that an AFL Euro­ pean office would be set up in Paris by Irving Brown of the In­ ternational Association of Ma­ chinists, who addressed the con­ vention on the experiences of his 11-months stay in Europe. Calling France the key to the future of Europe in. the struggle between democracy and totali­ tarianism, Brown said that the French communist party had captured the French trade-union movement and thereby was in a position to prevent any. French igovernment from taking an "alliout stand, for democracy as against totalitarianism in for­ eign policy." Brown said that at the three European conventions he had at­ tended as AFL representative, WFTU speakers supported Rus­ sia's line. Asks SIU Aid Eight Beached Greek Seamen Inspired by the SIU's gener­ osity and reputation for lending needy seamen a helping hand, the proprietor of a bar in Piraeus, Greece, has appealed to Presi­ dent Harry Lundeberg for aid to several of his country's beached seamen in a letter just received. In his letter, the Greek tap­ room owner says his establish•ment-othe John Bull Bar, located at Aktc Miaculi 39 in Piraeus— caters to seamen from all over the world, and is a favorite haunt of Seafarers who visit the place regularly to obtain latest editions of the Seafarers Log. The appeal, which asks for some used clothing, directs at­ tention to the plight of "eight or ten Greek seagoing men who are on the beach here and who ai-ein dire need of clothes." The men, victims of the pres­ ent state of Greek shipping con­ ditions brought on by a shortage ' of vessels as a result of losses in­ curred in the war, "have asked me to convey to you that if you can possibly help them by send­ ing a few bundles of second-hand clothing they would appreciate it very much," the letter states. The lietter also points out that copies, of tiie Log are always, available to Seafarers at the John Bull Bar in the Port of Piraeus. �\' ", Vriday. iOctobdr 18. 1946 tnE SEA VAUERS LOG MM&P To Ask For General Strike If Shipowners Continue To Stall (Confirmed from Page 1) officers, in the 'event that such assistance becomes necessary. The strike apparatus of the SIU had already been offered to the MM&P, and many of the of­ ficers were already availing themselves of the meals which are being served in the New York Hall. Until the end of the strike, the kitchen will i-emain in operation, and members of the MM&P have been advised that they are welcome to eat with the SlU-SUP at any time. In his report to the member­ ship, Martin gave a day by day account of the stalling tactics that led up to the walkout by the MM&P Comrnittee. He stated that the operators went into the meetings with the intention of wearing down the Union, and if that failed, they wanted to play off the MM&P against the committee represent­ ing the MEBA, which was also present for the negotiating ses­ sions. "We had a mutual understand­ ing," Martin said, "and cooper­ ated 100 percent with each other." Just when it looked as though a contract might be concluded with the East and Gulf Coast op­ erators, they suddenly became foxy and went back on the stip­ ulations which had already been agreed to by the Union and the operators, and which included Skippers under the Union Se­ curity provision. It had by then become appar­ ent that nothing further could be gained by attendance at the meetings, and so the MM&P Committee withdrew from the negotiations in Washington. The attempt to revive the bar­ gaining in New York also came to an abrupt end when the oper­ ators came up with the same con­ tract which had already been turned down -in Washington. Further bargaining sessions have not been arranged for, and unless the operators show that they are ready and willing to agree to Union Security for all Licensed Deck officers, Saturday midnight, October 20, will see the start, of the second general strike in United States maritime history. Courtesy Is Something Yoii Won't Find At Hudson, Jay St. Hospital By JIM CORSA On Monday, October 14, I ap­ plied at the Hudson and Jay Hos­ pital for treatment of a cold. However, I was in effect refused treatment because an affidavit, which I had sworn to on Sept. 15 or 16 in order to obtain dental care, had "expired." The clerk in the Admitting Office said that the affidavit had been supplied to me as a courtesy and that no second affidavit could be rnade. He also stated that I could see the Executive Office about the matter if I was not sat­ isfied. What would you do after getting the run-around? Well, I became so disgusted that I went instead to the clinic at the "Dog­ house," and got the necessary treatment. days after last discharge is the period of eligibility. After talking to the SIU Spec­ ial Services Director and the Log Editor, I decided to return to Hudson and Jay, and get the mat­ ter cleared up. So, back I went on October 15, but didn't get past a fellow named A. K. Guilford, Administrative Assistant. This guy was not only sassy, but refused to take any action whatsoever about informing the staff that a seaman-is entitled to more than one affidavit, and can get treatment up to 90 days after last dischai'ge. Yes, the result of my return trip was nil, and the red tape still threatens to trip up any unwary seaman -who's un­ lucky enought to need treatment at a Marine Hospital. Guess before I go any further that I should explain this affida­ vit business. The affidavit was necessary in the first place be­ cause I had lost my last ship dis­ charge dated August 15,-and they PANAiMA, Oct. 5—Count the required some proof of my ser­ crew of the Cape Friendship, vice. So—the affidavit was pro­ Isthmian Lines, as militant from cured. the word go. Most of them are 90 DAYS. NOT 60 Isthmian seamen who have gone Furthermore, someone at the all out for the SIU. Public Health Service clinic—I We hope that by the time this don't recall the name now—^told me that I was no longer eligible hits the Log that the Isthmian for treatment as I had been agreement will be safely tucked ashore for 60 days. Why doesnff away and in the bag. Then, on the Public Health Service Direc­ to the complete organization of tor or someone else in authority the rest of the unorganized sea­ tell these clerks and otlier em­ men! ployees that under Section 2.314b A great deal of credit for mak­ of Subpart B, Part 2, Chapter 1 of ing this crew solidly SIU is due Title 42, dated July 1, 1944, 90 "Blackie" (The Rebel From Flor­ ida) Sanchez. His timely pep talks and untiring efforts in ex­ plaining the meaning of union­ ism—especially the SIU brand— in detail to the newer and young­ er seamen helped immeasurably to do the job. Much the same can be said for Frank Kaiser, Black Gang delegate, whose guiding hand made possible the smooth sailing below. T. W. Styron Young or old, the men who make up the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union are all a bunch of militant, hard working seamen who will not be satisfied until all seamen are organized into honest unions. Take this story of T. W. "Pop" Styron, Oiler. At an age when most men are thinking about sitting in front of a fireplace stroking a cat. Pop is still in there sailing on unorganized ships and telling the men all about the ad­ vantages of belonging to the SIU. He does a .swell job, too. men's rights at the same time.The His most outstanding piece of battle to give seamen better con­ work recently was aboard the Is­ ditions and higher wages has al­ thmian's Zane Grey. When this ways found him right up front. ship left the United States, with From the time he started on tug­ Pop aboard as a volunteer ships' boats in Norfolk, up through the organizer, it was a toss-up be­ years of sailing as a stoker on coal tween the SIU and the NMU. But fired boats, Brother Styron has when the ship returned, it was an always preached union. entirely' different story. There are many men today Of course, the vote is confiden­ who are staunch trade unionists tial, but reports from the men mainly because they met Pop who cast the votes indicate that on their first voyage, and they the Zane Grey went SIU by a never forgot what he told them. GOOD ADVICE three to one majority. The men "Dont think that the company gave Pop most of the credit for showing them the advantagies will watch out for you," he would that the SIU has over any other say. "The only way to make sure union in the maritime industry. that you get a living wage and decent conditions is to organize ON THE MOVE into a strong union. Then the Once the Zane Grey was voted. company has to come through, Brother Styron didn't waste his or they can't sail their ships. time. He volunteered for an­ That's the only kind of argu­ other ship and was assigned to ment shipowners can under­ the Steel Mariner, also Isthmian. stand." This vessel had already voted, Pop winds up his talk with but Pop felt that he could do a good advice to young fellows. job of keeping the men together "•When you go on a ship, do your so that when the results of the work," he says. "We are getting bargaining election are announ­ fair wages and conditions are im­ ced, the Isthmian Lines will have proving. Let's preserve what we to contend with the men who have, and be ready for even more want an SIU contract right away. by doing our_share and not shirk­ The Steel Mariner got stuck on ing on the job." a shuttle run in the Persian Gulf, It's hard to tell whether the and so Pop had no opportunity SIU makes men as staunch and to take part in the general strike hard-working as Pop is, or recently concluded. But, as he whether good men naturally says, "I was in the 1921, 1936, come to the SIU. In any case. and 1941 strikes, and although Pop is a credit to the Union and I'm 70-years-old, I could still he has done, and is doing his take my turn picketing." share in the fight to keep the Pop started sailing 40 years SIU the best Union on the water­ ago, and started fighting for sea­ front. Cape Friendship Behaves Like A Real SIU Ship Cnrmmers, By FRANK WEST gate, resigned when he took over the Bosun's job (the old Bosun having signed off in Honolulu). The Deck delegates' job was then assumed by Harry Corcoran, who carried on the fine work of Blackie. ELECT DELEGATES At our fii'st ship meeting, Frank Kaser was elected Black Gang delegate, Blackie Sanchez as Deck delegate, Frank Fuente for the Stewards Department, and Frank West as Ship's dele­ gate. All of oui- meetings were fully attended with everyone be­ ing enthusiastic about them. Isthmian seamen, many of whom have never belonged to unions, participated vigorously. All agreed that the meetings clarified a number of things which were not clear before. Isthmian seamen were shown the democratic manner in which the SIU oarries on its fnedtings and disot'ssions. All in «H, these Blackie, who was Deck Dele- meetings were the clincher which • -.v .'..r swung the Cape Friendship crew over to the SIU standard. Time off for a couple of bou­ quets. 1st Asst. Edward Morean extremely cooperative, as was Skipper R. T. Saxton. In addi­ tion, we .owe much to Bob Can­ tor who did a swell job of chair­ ing several meetings. Cape Friendship crewmembers dug into their pockets to make a Log donation to keep the log rolling, and want, to compliment the Log on being the greatest single source of information on Union activity on the waterfront. The crew also wishes to express their appreciation to Oi-ganizer Blackie Silva in Hoiiolulu for his cooperation and efforts extended on our behalf during our stay there. That's all from the Cape Friendship for now. (Editor's note: That's what you think. Pictures which accompanied this article came in too late to be pro­ cessed—so you'll see them next week.) ,.-y 3P|«e F1T» Portland YMCA Gives SIU Crew A Helping Hand •When the John J. Abel, Calmar Line pulled into Portland, Maine on September 11 and paid off, the crew found themselves victims of the housing shortage. As the strike was in progress, they piled off in quick order and after registering for picket dutystarted looking for a place to bunk for the duration of the strike. They weren't successful with their attempts, and were looking around for a tree or a park bench when the ship's delegate came along and told them he had everything fixed up. In his scouting around he had contacted the YMCA and told Mr. H. E. Frank, the Secretary, the score on the strike. 'Whea the secretary got the lowdov.ux he told the delegate to bring the crew over. Well, when the boys arrived they found the YMCA had fixed them up with a block of 24 beds for the use of the crew. The "Y" had no rooms, but the block of beds was a bit of heaven for the foot sore crew. WANTS LOG The staff of the YMCA bent over backward to help the sea­ men and gave them every con­ sideration. They checked their baggage free for the duration of their stay and many of the crew who had relatives in the neighborhood left their gear in the custody of the "Y." The fa­ cilities of the club were turned over to the crew, and they had the use of the recreation room. The crew stated that they no­ ticed that SIU men drop in there occasionally and the Secretarysaid he would be glad to receive Logs for the library. "V/hen the boys checked out they were pleasantly surprised to find that the sum total for stay­ ing there was only 50c per night, There may be a lot of thieving rooming houses and clip joints left along the ports, but now and then seamen run across real peo­ ple who are .out to give a sea­ man a hand without their palm outstretched. The crew of the John J. Abel is unanimous in its thanks to Mr. H. E. Frank and the YMCA in Portland, Maine who made their stay in Portland an enjoy­ able one. They wish to pass the word along m other Seafarers who stop off there that they will receive a straight deal when they stop at the YMCA. Attention Seafarers Word has come to this of­ fice that the Seafarer Log is not to be found in some of the seamen's Clubs in for­ eign ports. ^ Whenever in a foreign port go to the seamen's Clubs and ^ see if the Log is displayed. If you don't see it. ask for it. Find out -why it is not put out, and leave some of yottt r ship's copies of the Log there. Notify the Seafarers Log of all Clubs where you do not find the SIU paper. —4 �Page Six t HE SEAFARERS LOG A packed meeting in Houston heard the news that the Wage Stabilization Board had turn­ ed thumbs down on the wage raise that had been won by the Union Negotiating Committee. To a man they voted to hit the bricks, and to stay out until the money they had fought for would be given back to them. In all other ports of the United States it was the same story. And so, when September 5 rolled around, the members of the SIU-SUP were walking picketlines. and they stayed out until the greatest victory ever won by merchant seamen was under their belts. It marked a long stride forward for seamen every'^>here. Friday, October 18, 194$ It takes pickets to make a strike effective. No strike is ever won in the newspapers or through ballyhoo. Here are some members of the SIU-SUP making sure that their strike is won. The men in Houston, like the Seafarers in every other port, sewed up shipping so tightly that the Government finally had to reverse the Wage Stabilization Board. If that hadn't been done, the SIU and the SUP would still be out parading in front of dead piers. ' ?u"' •' I If you want to eat, you have to stand in line and wait your turn. Fiist come, first served, but plenty of food for all. �THE SEAVARERSLOG Friday, Ocidber 18, 1946 '3; Page Seven The Gold Coast Is Stone Cold As MM&P Strike Hits Stride '''f: '• -By W. H. SIMMONS Payoffs Keep Savannah Going During Successful MM&P Beef By ARTHUR THOMPSON SAVANNAH — The MM&PMEBA strike has tied up the port nf Savannah just as tightly as did our strike. We had a hurri­ cane warning here last week and the pickellines were called in temporarily so that we could shift ships to safer berths. The hurricane didn't amount to much and picketing was resumed after the danger had passed, We paid off the' SS Webb Mil­ ler of the American Liberty Line without any trouble. There was some discussion in the Stewards Department, but the members in­ volved were all bound for New York and decided to let the mat­ ter rest until they got there. The payoff itself went very smoothly with no man drunk, and everybody, especially the dele­ gates, were very hlepful. Paying off a ship under these circum­ stances is a pleasure and a credit to the crew members. NO ARGUMENT The SS Samuel Mclntrye, South Atlantic, came in with a load of gypsum and will payoff Monday. I already checked the overtime with Port Captain Van Wout and we didn't have to argue a single item. The Chief Engineer died on board a few days after they left the states. The SS Daniel Williard and the SS Bertram Goodhue, both South Atlantic, are due in next week. The deck engineer of the Good­ hue, W. J. Brantley, was left in Glasgow to go to the hospital. We hope he isn't very badly off. The local papers announce that the South Atlantic expects to make from 48 to 60 trips yearly from this area. That's about one every week. This should keep Savannah Branch fairly busy. We have quite a few men registered, but when this strike breaks I'm afraid we'll be short of rated men. BONEYARD BOUND We have a few ships in port destined for the boni^yard in Brunswick. Three of tlifm are SIU ships,, and reports have it that quite a few m.ore are also doomed. I wonder how the Mar­ itime Commission, intends to build the merchant marine they promised during the early part of the war. Harry Galphin left the hospital last week after a successful op­ eration and is coming along fine, but not yet ready to ship out. No one else in the hospital ex­ cept Dutch. Vincent San Juan's brother is back in the Coast Guard. Sorry to see him go. Both brothers are good seamen and we need them. We. have a ease coniing up in court next week. We lodged an unfair labor charge against the Atlantic Towing Company and it's finally coming to a head. I'll let you know more about it later. NO NEWS?? Silence this week from the Branch A^enis of the follow­ ing ports: CHARLESTON NORFOLK PORT ARTHUH PHILADELPHIA MOBILE TAMPA GALVESTON MARCUS HOOK SAN JUAN BOSTON SAN .FRANCISCO—At present the old Gold Coast is stone cold dead and is a mighty sorrowful sight these days with nothing moving, and the few ships that do arrive here are almost scuttled as soon as they are berthed 'cause the MM&P and MEBA men waste no time in piling off and hitting the picketlines. With Harry Bridges' longshore­ men out, too, we are looking to see what the CMU will get- for their men. The way it loks from here the CMU is fast withering away; about all one can see of the staff at present is Harry's long nose. Come on you MFOWW members, wake up before it is too late; don't get involved in the CMU muddle. At the present time, we have two East Coast ships in port, and Activities Of The Communists In Trade Unions Start Campaign By Pro-Democratic Labor Forces By HENRY W. CHAPPELL country will admit that America is not Utopia and there is plenty DULUTH—Things are pretty of room for improvement, but he quiet this week in Duluth with will resent a group of people only a few ships in port due to within our boundaries pledging the bad weather on the lakes and there is nothing to report on the Midland elections. We can't do anything about Old Man Winter, but by next week we should have the election results which we'll give in this column. the NMU is dominated by the party members who ascribe to the points listed above. Their place in the trade union move­ ment is not to better conditions for seamen, but to cause dissention and dislike for our govern­ ment so Uncle Joe's form of gov­ ernment can walk in and take over. DEMOCRATIC SEIT-UP There is a movement under Both the SIU and NMU are way in the country sponsored by starting an organizing drive on a number of anti-commie organ­ the Great Lakes this fall. In the izations, including AFL and CIO SIU the entire set up is run on unions to expose and curb the a democratic basis with the mem­ communists wherever they may bership voting on vital issues and infiltrating or working. The the union offcials job is to carry sooner this task is undertaken them out. All Lakes seamen will and successfully concluded the have their choice, the NMU allegiance to a foreign flag and better it wjll be for all American power, and attempting to trans­ which is commie-dominated or labor. plant this foreign ideology to his the SIU where issues are decided by a vote of the membership and country. METHOD EXPOSED To bring this whole issue closer majority rules. You unorganized AFL trade papers all over the to home, or closer to your ship Lakes seamen will be able to United States have repeatedly as I should say, everyone knows make your choice soon. exposed their methods of opera­ tion. These papers have shown time and 'time again how a few party members will join a union, infiltrate into position of respon­ sibility and throw their weight around far out of proportion to their numbers; usually in a man­ By J. H. HANNERS ner contrary to the wishes of the majority. JACKSONVILLE — Shipping I had three other ships to handle They will force their line on I collected all the beefs and over­ the membership until they're op­ had picked up in this port after time and told the delegates and posed. Then, if they see they are the SIU-SUP sH-ike and things crew that I would be back in an going to be licked, they will do were looking pretty good, so af­ hour. all in their power to smash the ter the MEBA and MM&P strike SHORT-CHANGED union. is settled we should have quite a William Z. Fo.ster, Chairman In about 45 minutes I was back few jobs to fill. for the communist party has to the Bennett and I found that I have managed to pay off all the crew has payed off under the stated publicly that a member of the party does not owe allegiance ship in this port under mutual old wage scale. Immediately they tp the flag of this country, but consent and the companies have started beefing about their con­ must follow 100 per cent the poli­ promised the same on any that tested overtime and why they cies of Soviet Russia without should come in while the strike didn't get it. criticism. He also stated that a Brother, you are the Union and person may believe in a religion is on. your officials can do nothing Once again I'd like to try to without your support, all we can when he joins the CP, but after he learns the principles of com­ impress upon the membership do is advise you. So, fellows, it's munism he will soon give up any the importance of notifying the really up to you. When you dock, Hall when coming into port and call your hall, and stay sober at belief in the church. standing by until we can get a the payoff so you can give your ABUSE FREEDOM representative down to the ship representative your full support. America is the only country in before the payoff. As an example Without it his hands are tied. of what usually happens when the world that allows such a this is not done I give you the group to thrive openly, advocat­ At the moment there are four ing the principle of revolution case of the SS Floyd Bennett. ships in port which is booming The other day, I skipped down against the government. By all business for Jacksonville, but we moial rights such people forfeit to the Bennett to pay her off and their rights as American citizens. there was no pay master or any­ are looking forward to even bet­ The average American of this one aboard to handle the job. As ter days in the near future. Paying Off Without Patrolmen May Leave You Holding The Bag I'm shaping them up for the pay­ off which will come off in a cou­ ple of days. The Hook Hitch, a Waterman, came in from a tenmonth trip without a single beef aboard. Some trip huh? That's the way I like to see them. There were three militant delegates aboard her who handled things very well. Good work boys! SUBSISTENCE PAY The Lyman Hall, South At­ lantic, came in the other day and had only a few minor beefs. They were due to the crew not knowing the new scale and hours at sea, but we soon cleared this up and she is ready for the pay­ off .which will come as soon as we get the okay from MEBA to move her to a navy base. In the meantime the men are drawing subsistence pay so things are "hunky dory with the crew. The crew of the Francis Marion, who paid off in Seattle, will be glad to hear that we have col­ lected the black gang disputed overtime. The men concerned should write to the General Agent Mr. Becker, William Dia­ mond SS Agent, 262 California Street, San Francisco, Calif. That's aU from the gold coast for this week, so steady as she goes. Corpus Christi Really Tied Up By G, (TEX) SUIT CORPUS CHRISTI — As an­ other week rolls around we find this fair Texas port tied up even tighter than last week. Now we have three strikes instead of the two of last week. Now, in addition to the MM&P and MEBA, the men who operate the draw bridge who are affili­ ated with the Operating Engi­ neers AFL are on strike. Because of this, the steamship operators are afraid to bring their ships to this port, and are diverting theih to ports. As far as the warehousemen's strike is concerned, there hasn't been much up to now, but it looks like things might improve as the newspapers here in Corpus Chris­ ti are out of pewsprint and the warehousemen have a load of paper which they refuse to re­ lease. Maybe some pressure will be brought to bear to get the strike over with. Due to the fact that the op­ erators are diverting ships to other ports, organizing has fal­ len off for the time being. With the harbor tugs already voted and the organizers having :^ed a petition for an election on die dredges and ferries we can oil sit tight until the strikes are ov«r. il m 'I .ij �-!<• ^Page Eight r THE SEAFARERS LOG r ftrticle By Anti-Labor Faker Stirs Up Hornets Nest in SiU By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—As if we seamen don't have enough to contend with, what with bigshot opera tors, commie disrupters and dirty • ships, now along comes a chair borne sailor to take a few kicks at us when we're not looking. A guy named Hanson Baldwin who did his last sailing in the early twenties, and who sat out this past war from a dangerous spot in the New York Times Building, wrote in his column that he would be glad to see the good old seafaring days return By good old days, he meant the days before the Union, and the days when a seaman was nothing more than a slave. Bald­ win must have been bitten by the ghost of Captain Bligh, and so he is trying to take it out on us. If he had his way, a Master of a ship would have the right to smack a man around with a be­ laying pin every day instead of saying "good morning." CONVERSATION PIECE been made during the last 40 years. Someday we will have the honor of welcoming all the shipowners into the 20th century. CHOW LINE The strike apparatus which we have built up has really come in handy. It proves that when things are going along smoothly, it is smart to prepare for storms. That is what we did, and so we have an efficient set-up that can handle matters during the quiet times, but which is ready for any emergency. Right now our kitchen is in op­ eration and hundreds of men are being fed daily. No member of the SIU-SUP would violate an MM&P picketline, and so the men who are therefore on the beach are being fed in the Union Hall, Quite a few of the licensed men have- been coming over to sample our food, and they all say that It is better than you can get in a high-class restaurant. We don't go out looking for trouble, but when trouble comes,' we are ready and waiting. ' Lots of the men around here are plenty burned up about that column. Some of them, fellows who had been torpedoed once or twice, wanted to go up to see Mr. Baldwin and talk to him. But they were so mad that we thought it best not to let them go because the conversation By LOUIS GOFFIN might get out of hand, and Mr. Baldwin would probably wind up We have been deeply touched on the floor. by an article written by Hanson One explanation of Baldwin's W. Baldwin in the New York attitude is that he was an An­ Times of October 9th. Mr. Bald­ napolis man, and so he prob­ win is concerned with the de­ ably has gold braid and brass generation of the American mer­ Where his heart ought to be. chant marine at the hands of the Other than the excitement seamen's unions, and complains caused by Baldwin's anti-labor bitterly at the disappearance of article, things have been sort of quiet around here lately. By bucko mates and "skippers who quiet I don't mean real quiet, I can spit into the teeth of a gale." We note in his article that all just mean that a man gets a romance and adventure has dis­ chance to breath occasionally. We are still paying off every appeared from the sea and men ship that comes into this harbor, no longer go to sea for the love and we are still shipping a few of it. Mr. Baldwin is carried men to tankers and colliers. But away by the weight of his own if the operators don't get serious words as he goes on to say that and bargain honestly with the the gin mills have now become MM&P, we will soon stop even Union halls, the ships are covered with sea lawyers and radicals that little shipping. who give the orders, and the Mas­ UNYIELDING ters have deserted the bridge for the picket line. Here is a case where a few A PROBLEM, BUD? The life of the present day seaman is difficult and often very complicated. He is at the mercy of unscrupulous companies, government agen­ cies. brass hats and human sharks of various descrip­ tions. everyone trying to take advantage of him. If he hap­ pens to know some of his rights, he is sneeringly refer­ red to as a Sea Lawyer. A Special Services Dept. of the Union has been set up to consult with you on all your problems involving the Coast Guard. Shipping Commission­ ers. Unemployment Insur­ ance. personal injury claims, your statutory rights when you become ill aboard ship, Ixmmgration Laws^ and your dear, beloved iDrafl Board. If you happen to be in New York, contact us personally, or if you are out of town, write and you will receive a prompt reply. Address all mail to SPE­ CIAL SERVICES. 51 Beaver Street. New York 4. N. Y. Your Union is your shoreside contact. USE IT'S FACILI­ TIES. Lakes Cleveland Cliffs Company Sponsors Phony Company Union By HENRY W. CHAPPELL risive statements about the SIU. He claims the salt water repre­ Heading the list of phony at­ sentatives are not interested in tempts on the Great Lakes to sa­ Lake sailors. For his information botage a bona fide labor union is the salt water men do not run the action of the Cleveland Cliffs the SIU on the Great Lakes. We Company which is attempting to are a separate district but we do have districts on the East Coast sway the crews of Midland ships and the West coast. Nor do we from the SIU to the Lake Sea­ have to apologize for the record men's Union. of the salt water section of the In a form letter to the Midland SIU. It recently successfully ships they state the primary rea­ ended a strike on all coasts which son the SIU is anxious to or­ tied up all shipping and forced ganize lake seamen is to collect the Wage Stabilization Board to dues. Any man who belongs to reverse i t s decision thereby a union realizes dues, assessmentb granting the SIU wages wbn and initiation fees are what through negotiations with steam­ makes a union function. Mr. ship companies. Grady, the Cliffs Company But let's get down to business stooge, doesn't want to realize and examine this Lake Sailor's this as the Company Union treas­ Union. Do they have a constitu­ ury has an unlimited source of tion? If so, who drafted it? Who income from the Cleveland Cliffs are they affiliated with? In the Company. In fact this union event of a labor dispute who doesn't even have to rent its own could they rely upon' to give them hall; it has the use of the com­ aid? Who elected Mr. Grady to pany attorney's office paid for the Presidency? What are their by the Company. hospital and death benefits? and who financed this Lake Sailor's WHAT IS LSU Union when it was first started? In this form letter to the Mid­ The answers to all questions is land crews Mr. Grady makes dethe Cleveland Cliffs Company, of course! Swivel Chair Sailor Hitches His Pajama Pants And Yearns For "Good Old Days"—For Other Guys obstinate men are holding up the shipping of the whole country. If these guys were labor men, I bet the President and Congress would already be hollering for their scalps, but since they are bosses, nobody says anything aginst tWm, and nobody tries to put any pressure on them. The shipowners along the East and Gulf Coasts are willing to grant .the licensed deck officers Union security. On the West Coast, however, the operators win not give in on that point. They would rather have their ships tied up than give the Union men the security • they need so that they can do a good job with­ out worrying about licking some­ body's shoes for a job. Most.operators live in the 18th or 19th centuries, and they fight against any advances that have SWIVEL CHAIR SAILOR Strong words, Mr. Baldwin. We don't doubt your sincerity, but as you are the authority on the Merchant Marine we would like to know where you get your information? Have you ever sail­ ed in the forecastle or on the bridge? Do you know what con­ ditions the so-called ruddy-faced seamen worked and lived under in pre-union days? Do you think those seamen went to sea for the romance and adventure, or was it really be­ cause they were forced by crook­ ed boardinghouse masters and shanghai artists? The "good old days" to Mr. Baldwin mean large profits to the. shipowners and slavery for the crews. If your beliefs were held by the seamen a union would go hungry, but strangely enough' the seamen rushed to join the unions. Going to sea, Mr. Bald­ win isn't like they show it in the movies. Thank God for the unions that came along and lifted seamen out of their slavery and showed the world that seamen i,-'- Friday, October 18. 1946 TWO-JOB STIFF This Lake Sailors Union does­ n't need shoreside organizers to work for and represent it. Cleve­ land Cliffs sets the wages, condi­ were hard working tradesmen very low wages, no" overtime, tions, etc., and Mr. Grady agrees who were working for a living ' long hours, bad food, rotten and to their decisions or he would be damp foc'sles and unsafe work­ out of a job; or rather two jobs like anyone else. as, beside being president of the ing conditions. OFFICERS TOO It took the unions to correct phony union, he is also wheels­ The Mates and Skippers, like these evils, and if the old so- man on a ship that is owned by a the seamen, realized that only called romantic, adventurous, company that is notorious for its through organization could they sun-kissed seamen of the past anti-union attitude. unite as one to combat the were here today they would get These Lake operators have all natural enemy of all seamen, down on their knees and thank kinds of schemes for getting namely thfe shipowners. God for the unions and the good around the Unions. Among them They, too, are affected by the work they have done and are is the device whereby they wait greed of the shipowners just as still doing for the seamen. until union contracts are signed So Mr. Baldwin, write all the and then they come out with a articles that you wish, but first slightly higher wage. This they did last spring. After get the true story. We suggest 6boO C?(.0T>A\^ ' a short sea trip in the foc'sle to the SIU had signed contracts give you the necessary back­ with various companies, the Lake ground, and then any story ypu'd Carriers came out with a slightly write, we are sure wouldn't be higher scale. In June 1946 we printed by the New York Times. succeeded in reopening our con­ tracts bringing our wage.-- at this time to the highest level of any seamen in the world. Now, according to Mr. Grady, the Cleveland Cliffs Company comes out with a still higher rate. They are really scared of the much as the men in the foc'sle. Unions and at least their men are It will be a long time before The shipowners of today are no benefiting from our efforts in­ different from the shipowners of any male member of a Kansas directly as they surely would not the sailing days. They have one City union walks through a pick­ be getting these raises if it were etline set up by women members thought in ccwnmon—profits— up to the LSU. Their union of a union. and to hell with the men that would never think of opening its They remember with a shud­ make these profits possible. mouth. der what happened to Harvey The American merchant ma­ I5UES DISAPPEAR rine will not decline in spite of Warner, a union cab driver who Went through llie ladies' picketAs for the business of collect­ Mr. Baldwin and his ilk. From line at the Elko Photo Products ing dues; I recently ran into a the way we see it, he has ab­ solutely no knowledge whatso­ Co. to inquire about a roll of wheelsman in Toledo and he films he wanted developed. showed me a receipt for dues ever concerning the!modern of­ His license number was taken, paid to the Lake Sailor's Union. ficers and seamen and their and the next thing Harvey knew It was all stamped in the official unions. His knowledge of the sea he was called up before his lo­ manner so, the LSU, in spite of • is gleaned from reading roman­ cal's executive board to explain. the remarks they make about us tic sea adventures and serving a He couldn't, and the executive short hitch in the Navy. board ruled that he would either collecting dues is also interested have to pay a $50 fine or else in this. What I'd like,to know is, POLES APART walk on the picketline around the who are their authorized agents We agree with him on one plant. to collect these dues and where point only; that is concerning He chose the latter—but Har­ does the money go? Cadets. We of the old school vey failed to reckon with the still believe that merchant ma­ seriousness with which the wom­ I hope Mr. Grady and the selfrine officers should come up the en strik ers took their picketlines. appointed officials of the Great" hard way from the foc'sle, but we Harvey walked the picketline Lakes Sailors Union, alias the must remain poles apart on the for two eight-hour shifts—but the Cleveland Cliffs Company, see rest of his article, sign the lady unionists made him We have had the experience of carry read, in big black letters, this. It should be interesting sailing under so-called tin god "I AM A HEEL. I CROSSED A reading if they attempt to an­ skippers and bucko mates, for PICKETLINE." swer these questions. Just Learning The Hard Way �'t' • vo.Jr*;>^ THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 18, 1948 Page Nla* The Patrolmen Say— With SIU In Canada Against Act NEW YORK—The other day when I went aboard the SS Iber­ ville I. ran across a problem of interest to the entire member­ ship. It seems that all ships that sign on in the Port of Mobile, owned and operated by an Ala­ bama corporation, have Alabama State Unemployment taxes de­ ducted from their wages by the steamship company. This practice is contrary to the Seamen's Acts and has been fought and defeated in other states, California and Pennsyl­ vania to mention a couple. New York state does not take any tax for this and at present Alabama is the only state that is engag­ ing in this practice. I turned this matter over to the Secretary-Treasury and he is going to look into it. It takes time and money, with lawyers being brought in as it is mostly a legal fight. You men who take Alabama ships out of Mobile can rest assured that we will handle this in the traditional SIU manner and while work is being done to rectify this illegal bit of ham-stringing we will protest all deductions being made in the meantime. James Purcell VANCOUVER—We have just • renewed an agreement covering deck and engine room crews of the SS Prince Rupert and at the same time gained an increase of $20.80 per month for all classi­ fications. This renewal was signed with the understanding of both the Union and the Company that other conditions of work shall be negotiated after February 1, 1947. This new increase makes $33.28 per month gained since the first, of the year, as early in the year we won an increase of $12.48. At the time we won the $12.48 it was made retrocative to June, 1945, and the new increase is retroac­ tive to June 1 of this year. Not a bad year's bargaining. Pictured here is the elected Strike Committee which was in charge of the strike machinery in Baltimore when the SIU-SUP battled through to win the highest wages in maritime history. After a short period of inactivity followin^^ the successful termination of our strike, this same group is no doubt once more functioning—this time giving aid and support to the Masters, Mates and Pilots to insure the successful conclusion of their beef. Sorry that there were no names turned in with this picture, because these men deserve a lot of credit for the job they did and are now doing. ~ The SIU has finally wrangled' an agreement out of the Com' mercial Cable Company. This week the SS Restorer sailed from Victoria with the first agreement ever signed by this company covering this ship. Tuberculosis Contagious, Not Hereditary: Seme Facts Abeut A Curable Disease By JOE VOLPIAN nomic conditions, which means small wages, poor food, over­ crowded living quarters, over­ work, poor working conditions, anxiety, improper clothing and inability to get proper medical attention. Another cause for the lowering of resistance is poor working conditions such as overcrowding, dampness, lack of fresh air, dust, extremes of heat and cold and suddert changes in temperature. Another cause for the lowering of resistance is burning the candle at both ends. What the cure is for and pre­ vention of tuberculosis is the next question to be answered. The first thing is to get frequent medical examinations so that the disease can be caught as soon as possible. Once you are affected, go to an established doctor and place yourself entirely in his hands. There is only one known real cure for the disease and that is rest, good food, healthful living quarters and freedom from worry. Doctors hold that once a person has had tuberculosis, cer­ tain occupations are completely out. He cannot do work that re­ quires physical exertion, dusty trades er exposure to weather. The last occupation appears to include seamen. They caution against any hard work or the old way of life for at least three years after dis­ charge from the hospital. Any­ one who has had tuberculosis should remember that his lungs are permanently scarred and, like those who limp after a bro­ ken leg, have to take it easy so as not to stretch or break these scars. (Editor's Note: Due to shortage of space this article will be concluded next week). This is a victory for the SIU im Canada as this company has been-, one of the most stubborn that we have had to deal with and marksan opening in their lines which we will take advantage of short­ ly on their other ships. Part of the duties as head of Special Services is to go to the t S. S. hospital to visit the sick brothers Rains Will Come to keep them posted on the latest NEW YORK—A word to the news and to pay sick benefits. wise is sufficient, so goes the old We have come in contact with Not only was an agreement saw and the word I have in men suffering from all kind.s of gained, but it is the he.st ever illnesses and injuries. One of the mind is, saving. signed in Canada. It was signed most prevalent illnesses is tuber­ We have just come through by the Victoria Branch, SIU and culosis. Very few of the men some trying times. We've been embodies all conditions of wages, know anything about the disease, through strikes and beefs all of overtime, hours of work, and so we decided to scout around which were successful. We op­ and get opinions from wellliving conditions recently won by erated as a team and through our known authorities as to its cause the SIU-SUP in their national operations we won the biggest and cure, and what can be done strike in the U. S. A. . strike in Maritime history by about it. The SIU in Canada is deter­ showing a strong, united front Many people think that tuber­ mined to obtain these conditions with everyone on the ball doing culosis is hereditary and passed on all ships in Canada, and will his best. down from parents to children. keep fighting for the same con­ I don't believe it would harm This is not the fact. The closest ditions on all ships to gain for the us if we got to a very important any doctor will say about hereseamen in Canada the highest point and that is the feeling of {jj-jy jg that the children might standard of living in the indus­ security, the ability to feel secure inherit a weakness towards the try, just as the SIU-SUP enjoys and independent and free of all disease and therefore should be in the states. worry during a beef. very careful of their health. We know, without kidding our­ Almost everyone at one time selves, that it takes the old green- or another inhales and has lodged . backs to give us that feeling. in his lungs 'TB germs. If the Everyone has that feeling of se­ body resistance is good, the curity when they have the old germs become inactive and don't bankroll stowed away just in case bother you. This has been prov­ the old rainy day comes. ed by autopsies where, when the At the height of the SIU- he found the SIU to be the Broth­ lungs were examined, about 90% SUP strike, Newsweek magazine erhood of the Sea and joined up. SOCK IT AWAY We have just gone through one of the dead persons diecl from ran a front page picture of a For the same reason he vounof those rainy days, and the causes other than TB, and these SIU seaman standing before one teered for picket duty to aid his guy who had the cabbage was the persons never knew that they of the struck ships. The picture, striking brothers gain their just had even one germ in their body. along with the magazine, of demands. one with the greatest security. As a matter of fact, a very He said he found real brother­ All this leads up to what I have small percentage of the people course, was seen throughout the country. Figuring that there hood among the men who go been trying to get at. We know have the disease, even though might be a story we contacted down to sea and the strike reaf­ that the wages and overtime that most all of us have the germs in the seaman to get the story be­ firmed his faith in seamen. He we now have is the best we ever our body. Many doctors are of hind the picture. expects to take out a ship as had, not meaning of course that the opinion that these germs we Harry Herschkowitz is his soon as the MM&P beef is settled. we can't get more in the future, have in our lungs tend to im­ name, and he sailed as an OS so when we start working steady, HIS MAGAZINE munize us again.st the disease during the war. He is still a part of this dough should be and in most cases is enough to After talking to Brother member of the Union although saved for the rainy day that is prevent us from actually catch­ Herschkowitz for a while he he hasn't sailed in the last few bound to come sooner or later. HARRY HERSCHKOWITZ ing TB. months. When he heard we were loosened up and said he was This dough saved will buy LOW RESISTANCE out on strike he came down to working for his aims by editing dive bombers" related Brother. things we couldn't afford under the old wage scales, certain lux­ You might well ask, then, how the New York Hall and volun­ and publishing a magazine called Herschkowitz. He said everyone, uries that we now deserve as do we get the disease if these teered for picket duty. He was "Death." He went on to say that if any free, working men and this dough bugs protect us. Doctors says dispatched to pier 19 East River everywhere is thinking only in seaman wants .to contribute ar­ will come in handy when during that if the resistance of the body and there the cameraman found terms of atom bombs and de­ ticles to his magazine he will be struction and he believes that a beef we are on the bricks. is lowered then the germs be­ him on the line. glad to receive them. Address people do not want wars, but I am not working for any bank, come active, increase rapidly manuscripts to Death, Harry REAL BROTHERHOOD peace, so his magazine is trying nor do I wish to insult the intel­ and then we have tuberculosis. Born in Colorado, 30 years ago, to promote peace among all peo­ Herschkowitz, Editor; 503 East ligence of the Union Brothers. You can also get the disease by he came to New York to see the ples of the world. "Death," he 11th Street, New York, N. Y. All I wish to do is state that a being exposed to the germ from city and from there he was said, "really means life." word to the wise is sufficient. outside sources while the resist­ And so, we found that there naturally attracted to the sea as It's up to your fellows to do what ance is low. "Seamen are not only seamen, was more to the picture than met you wish with your cabbage, but Naturally, the next question is, a means to get world experience but they have interests outside the eye. Like many seamen he I think the idea of saving a few what causes the body to lose its and see the lands of the world. of taking a ship from one port to bucks now and then is a good resistance? One of the best auth­ H# says he in interested in another. They are interested in is vitally, interested in the wel­ one, why not try it and see how orities on the subject says that everything progressive and be­ world conditions and do not want fare of our country and he hopes it works. ^ among the conditions causing lieves in the brotherhood of man, to go through another period of to do something about it in his Louis Goffin loss of resistance is inferior eco­ so when he decided to go to sea being stalked by submarines and I own way. 'Newsweek' Seafarer Publishes Magazine To Promote Brotherhood �THE SE AF ARERS LOG Page Teh Friday* Oetobat li. 3r94S SHIPS'MIMUTES AMD MEWS ALL AT SEA Unanimous approval of two motions aimed at im­ proving conditions affecting the safety and welfare of the <:rew—in fact, of all personnel aboard—highlighted a recent SS Gape Nome membership meeting held at sea. The first of the two motions stemmed from the condition of the life belts.* The motion, whicdh drew sup­ crew's pantry shared in the criti­ Choate Crew Hits At The Slopchest The "Unworthy Shop Keeper" who supplied the slop chest on the SS Rufus Choate for a recent Wyage is going to be on the re­ ceiving end of a sizzling letter sent by an indignant crew. • At a membership meeting held at sea during voyage No. 10 the condition ^of the slopchest was rated the main beef. Climaxing a hot and heavy discussion, it was decided that a letter would ..be dictated to the culprit respon'^sible for the situation informing 'rhirn fully that the men were l:wise to his operations, and adl^yising him to pursue a more rea­ sonable course in future dealings. HONORS TO BOSUN Honors for dictation of the let­ ter- would probably go to the Bosun, the ship's minutes say, jvhicli probably implies that the blast will be a strong one. The missive is to be posted at the first mailing station. To begin with, the slopchest -was inadequately supplied. What was shipped aboard was "low grade material," and, say the minutes, was an apparent at­ tempt to dump the merchandise. iiliitjiir liiiiiiiiiiiii For two and <me-half days during a recent trip, the SS Joshua Slocum lay helpless at sea after she lost her propeller. Only break in the monotony of waiting for aid was provided by a school of sharks—200 of them, the crew reported — which swam hungrily around the vesseL One of the toothy fishes got a little too frisky, so the crew with the aid of some bait* nabbed him. The photo above shows the unfortunate man-eater, (aU 500 lbs. of him) hanging over the side. LEFT: Luke Collins, Bosun aboard the Slocum. is a lu^pygo4udky oldtimer depute that look of boredom. Even playing -wi& sharks for iwo and onehalf days gets monotonous for Luke. To round out the swindle, the prices were entirely unreason­ able. In the discussion on food at the meeting a recommendation was approved calling for greater variety in desserts. Oranges and apples, the crew members agreed, do not properly constitute des­ serts. They should be put out as eatables at all times. The Stew­ ard stated that, he would coop­ erate by providing a better meal. NEED BOOKS The reading material being in­ adequate and of a "non-substan­ tial" mature, the Purser agreed to do what he can to obtain books from a seamen's service in the next port. In the cleanup position on the order of business was the laun­ dry room. To keep it squared away in proper order, it was agreed that the Deck department would perform the cleaning task three days a week with the Stew­ ards department taking over for the next three days. The Engine department was not included in the agreement, "because they do not patronize this laundry," the minutes add. It wasn't revealed where they do up thir doo-dads. Safety, Welfare Measures Urg^ By Cape Nome Crew port from the crew, urged that "new life belts be obtained and that said life belts be mark­ ed with corresponding ship num­ bers." The motion further recom­ mended that "the company be advised to install racks to hold the belts in the various rooms." Tbe dangers resulting from the unbearable heat in the engine room gave rise to the second mo­ tion, made by M. Salcedo and seconded by J. Maldonado. The motion, as passed, stated "that due to the very high tempera­ ture in the engine room, the emergency blackout cover should be removed and replaced by an adequate removable cover so as to give relief to the men work­ ing in unbearable heat and on hot floor plates of approximately 12d degrees." It was further resolved by the Black Gang that they would not sign articles unless the unbear­ able condition was rectified. The resolution received the unani­ mous backing of the entire crew, the minutes say. The faulty refrigerator in the Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings NASHAU VICTORY, June 21—Chairman J. Blackburn; Secretary D. Saunders. New Business: List of beefs concern­ ing the following: bad eggs, spreads, butter, matches and soap, tools, and coffee. Motions to have the proper seating ca­ pacity for entire erew and re­ quisition was made for chairs for P. O. mess. Motions car­ ried: that liew crew is not to sign on until P. O. mess is re­ paired and put into service; that Purser check on slopchest items invoices; that delegates contact Chief Mate and find out if enough soap and matches are aboard. Steward to requi­ sition new iron. Each depart­ ment alternate cleaning laun­ dry. Suggesiion that "Sparks" leave radio turned on. X % POWELLTON SEAM. June 27 —Chairman Brune: Secretary Kerester. Department Dele­ gates reported everything okay. Treasurer reported balance of $6.50. New treasurer explain­ ed ^ip's fund to new crew. Re­ ported 75c collected as fines and one dollar collected from new members of Stewards de­ partment. The report accepted by. acclamation. Motion carried to have ship fumigated after every two round trips( coast'.vise). One minute of silence held for brother members lost at sea. XXX OTIS E. HALL, July 23 — Chairman. J. Barone; Secretary L. L, Elie. Motions carried: thai delegates ask Captain to have Steward leave icebox keys with Chief Cook while vessel is at sea; that any over­ time work topside quarters to be divided among the messmen and utilities, galleys and iceboxes to the cooks. Dele­ gates gave their reports. Good and Welfare: Crew warned against spitting in drin^pg fountain and throwing match sticks and butts in alleyways; men are to pick up cutlery and dishes after use, failure to do so to result in fines; screens for portholes to be placed on repair list; all beefs to be brought to respective delegates. XXX CLAYMONT VICTORY, July 27—Chairman Stanley Maggin; Secretary Leonard Pollock. Chief Steward objected to meet= ing being called against him. Motion carried to have messmen work their full required time so men on watch could get a full meal—Chief Steward promised his cooperation. Agreed that cooks and bakers be allowed to eat in their uni­ form hats; also men should ap­ pear in messhalls properly dressed. Patrolmen suggested more cooperation betwjeen crew and Chief Steward. XXX EDWARD L. LOGAN, (date not given) — Chairman Moss; Senetary Jillian. New Busi­ ness: Motion carried that one man from each department lie assign^ to clean laundry.Work {Continued on Page 11) cism of shipboard conditions, with the crew voting a recom­ mendation for Its rernoval and replacement with a new unit. The refrigerator has in an inoper­ able condition for five voyages, and has been proven beyond re­ pair. Stimulus was given to the crew's demand by the announ­ cement, that a shoreside refrigera­ tion mechanic, who had been called in to repair the defective unit, had condemned the pantry unit and claimed that it was be­ yond repair. Criticism was also leveled at the scuttlebutts now aboard. The refrigeration system in operation being either faulty or of insuffi­ cient capacity to be satisfactory on the tropical runs, a motion carried calling for new electric self-contained water cooling units to replace the scuttlebutts on the shelter and second decks. SCUPPERS STOPPED Next in the long list of motionswas one which hit at the conditibn of the laundry scuppers pre­ vailing for the past five trips. The motion stressed the sanitary im­ portance of cleaning the scup­ pers i.n order to stop the flooding of the laundry and the hospital when the room is in use. Among the other motions pass­ ed at the meeting were the fol­ lowing: that Delegates be in­ structed to have a three-man food committee come aboard check the Stewards stores and iceboxes, and to check the menus and make recommendations; that porthole fans be obtained for the crew's quarters; that the Stew­ ard dispose of weaveled flour, spoiled yeast and bread made thereof, - and that the fresh water shower system be repaired to in­ sure permanent and continued use. Two Vessels Ride Into Treuble The SS Charles Nqrdhofl, an Alcoa vessel, which ran aground off Moruga, Trinidad, and which was previously reported refloat­ ed, is Stil aground, according to a dispatch received by the New York Times from Port-Au-Spain. The Nordhoff was carrying a cargo of bauxite from British Guiana. A salvage vessel that left New '^ork for Trinidad is expected to reach Port-Au-Spain this week, the dispatch says. Attempts by two Army tugs to refloat the Nordhoff failed earlier in the week. Trouble was also reported off the Italian coast, where the SS Signal Hills, a 10-441-ton vessel operated by the Mississippi Ship­ ping Company, struck a mine. The ship, carrying UNRRA sup­ plies, was able to proceed under her own power to Naples for re­ pairs. �• Friday, October 18, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleyen Digested Minutes Of SfU Ship Meetings (Continued from Page 10) to be done during working hours. Motion carried that last stand by on each watch, clean mccshall. Carpenter willing to make two keys for each foc'sle upon request. To be asked at sea and not in port. Engine room delegate reports first As­ sistant painting in engine room. Wipers putting in for over­ time for this work. . , , . » 6 » MONROE JANE, June 30 — Chairman Schniederman; Sec­ retary R. "j. Ross. New Busi­ ness: Motions carried: that deck delegate see Mate regarding gangway watch; that linen be changed every Friday except when ship is at sea; thai Ordinary cleans a.'l crew rooms during morning work; that wiper make 10:00 a. m. coffee and ordinary make 3:00 p. m. coffee; that all crewmembers eeit within 45 minutes; that cups us^d after meals be cleaned by party using same. Discussion of standby on bridge be taken up with Patrolman on arrival in New York. i » » Look Your Best Will You, Fellas OREGON FIR. July 20 — Chairman B. Harrison; Secre­ tary D. E. Norris. List of equip­ ment and supplies necessary: Change water tanks, new pots and pans in galley, potato bin on deck, new mattresses for all bunks, new galley stove, file cabinet and settee for steward's room, and many others. Post notice on bulletin board telling crew to refrain from leaving towels in showers, throwing butts on inside decks, and big­ ger blackboard in mess hall. Investigate reason for not sup­ plying midnight launch for crew to return aboard ship in Belize, Br. Honduras. X i X There's Some Dirt Aboard The SS Wirt work straight through unlil noon as he has been doing. Mo­ tion carried that crewmem­ bers stay in their respective foc'sles. Suggestion to keep messhalls and pantry shipshape and messman to work until 10:00 a. m. as per agreement. Dishwasher refused to attend meeting. Complaint that there wasn't sufficient night lunch. One man short in Steward De­ partment. Steward Department members doing his work and to divide pay. Attempt to take man aboard in Naples, Italy. Ship's laundry reported beyond repair. Crew requests ham for hrepkfast and steak for sup­ per. Chief cook reported that there was enough ham for four meals and enough steak for two. Both were ordered, but not received. Request "that cattle­ men and crews loudspeakers be exchanged. XXX JULIAN POYDRAS, July 28 —Chairman J. Baron; Secretary P. Blair. New Business: Mo­ tion carried that anyone sell­ ing linen or food from the ship be reported to Union and the ship's master. Motion carried that^ no one would payoff until Patrolman comes aboard. List of fines posted on Bulletin Board. The three departments to take turns cleaning laundry room. All members to wear shirts in messhalls at mealtime. Ship's delegate to see Purser about slopchest prices. You HAVE BEEN OBL(GATED IN fORT, IT IS h/ar NECESSARY TO GO -THROUGH THE CEREMONY IN/ OTHER. FORTS, YOUR UNION GONSTITUTION DEFINES YOUR RIGHTS AND'DUTIES . YOUR CUNSTTUTION- KNOW \Ti CUT AND RUN The crew of the SS William Wirt have some doubts about the methods used to hire one of the The boys aboard the William firemen aboard. It seems that a H. Clagett weren't thinking of Fireman was not shipped through By HANK entering the Mr. America contest' the Mobile Union Hall, but came when they voted recently to get on in a pier-head jump. He Since we have a lot of items this week we've tried to make up one buck apiece to have their boarded the ship with a note from everything rather short but satisfactory . . . First of all, it's going pictures taken. They want to. the Coast Guard stating that he to be a sober but happy surprise to Brother Eddie Moody, the Sea­ look pretty for the birdie so the was to report for work on that faring bartender in New York's Midtown Cafe, who rushes faith­ Log can run their' picture as a date. He worked that day as a fully to read this bleeding dried-up column, hoping to read about 100 percent SIU crew. The boys Wiper and then did not work un­ some of the guys he knows . . . 'Well, there's Bosun Carl Lawson, also want copies to include til being signed on as a Fireman freshly arrived into town, we presume . . . Man, if you're sad and among their mementos of a good seven days later, just before sail­ thirsty for some belly-busting laughs, regardless of whether you're crew and solid Union Brothers. ing time. At the time he receiv­ from Texas or Thoid Avenoo, then bend your strike-beached ears to XXX We'll be looking for it—so watch ed four days' pay prior to signing that knot of oldtimers listening to happy-go-lucky Bob "Rebel" articles. da boidie! In Trieste Fouche, also known as Tex, painting their sad faces with beaming The crew called upon the Chief smiles . . . For instance, William Beng can't help himself from laugh­ X t % They Say "Si, Si" ing with the boys, too! ROBERT G. INGERSOLL, Engineer to explain the play. Is your appetite falling off? July 27—Chairman (not noted); His defense was that since the X X X X Secretary Helmuth Goering. man did not have a tripcard he Are you subject to hot and cold was sent to the Hall to get one. Harry "Happy" Harper was felling us in his black turfleflashes? "Y^eah—well, maybe it's New Business: Motion carried necked sweater, about seeing his pal, big Sam Drury, about a that shipping cards be picked At the Hall he was told that no romance you want. month ago—-and he should still be around, he thinks . . . There's up by next meeting. Suggested tripcards were being issued un­ If you do, if you're a lover or been plenty of busy guys in our town, indeed. A few of the are: that crew clear tables of cups less there were not enough book­ a lubber, then Brother, just make Johnny Weir, the financial wizard . . . and, of course, good old and wash same, eliminate noise men to fill all availabla jobs. So, sure that your next trip is to Michael Pappadakis, and his work with the belly-aching food in passageways at night; furn­ just before sailing, Mr. Blumer, Trieste, Italy, where Romance department. We wonder if he's still trying to get ice cream for ish extra pitchers in messhall; Alcoa Port Engineer, told the rides the range on all four. Engineer to hire him as the Hall the boys when Sunday comes around? . . . Jimmy Devito is have platform in deck depart­ In case you're scratching your could not furnish a man at the planning a splicy trip in November—and a landlubbing restful ment shower; place garbage head over the foregoing, we'd honeymoon to Mexico, too. Congratulations, Jimmy, and further aft; and extra plates of time of sailing. better tell you that it's not an mucho happiness! The crew is not satisfied with butter on mess tables. ad by a chamber of commerce, or his explaination and wants the XXX a local travel bureau. It's a X X X X RUFUS CHOATE, Sept. 14— Hall to see if a Wiper or^ Fire­ gentle hint dropped to the Bro­ Pete King, the cook, is still anchored in our town . . . Chet Pyc Chairman Ed Kelly; Secretary man was" ordered and whether thers by the crew of the SS Bien­ J. Van Demark. Good and or not the Hall was able to fur­ ville who say they ought to just come in from a trip—and it may have been another Isthmian one . . . Brother Arthur Cobb, of the Baltimore Strike Committee, Welfare: All delegates report nish a man at, the time. In ad­ know. writes and recommends that we give a good write-up about Alex that the portholes need repair­ dition, the crew would like to Hey you guys from the Bien­ Jonowski and his better half. Okay, Brother Cobb, we will^if Alex ing mattresses need replacing, know why the man was paid ville—ya sure there are no booby let's us know what to say, though ... It seems Mike Hughes, fire­ and the ship needs to be fu­ while the ship was in dry-dock. traps hooked up to this? man on the sand-boat. Steamer Rockwood, was such a true-hearted migated. This should be done i S- J. XXX baseball fan that when his choice team lusl ii upset his uverthne before next voyage. Suggested JOHN G. HIBBENS, July 7— RUFUS W. PECKHAM, July schedule badly . . . We're wishing all the luck in the world to that three keys be provided Chairman "Frenchy" Blan21—Chairman Hayes; Secrefary Rocky Benson who's dreaming of the North and to Bosun Luke Col­ for each foc'sle and keys should chard; Secrefary Ray Manno. H. Hunsiker. New Business: lins who's dreaming of the South. Open only individual fotfsle. New Business: Mblions carried: Motions carried: to accept all Steward Department has made that Steward be instructed to X X X X trip card men and recommend out a list of repairs for the gal­ have pantry and messrooms Meet Eddie Kelly: A fisherman at heart and a Navy veteran them for books; tht crew go ley which should be taken care painted immediately; that any­ of many years, this Seafarer told us about how he went fishing on record to have officials ob­ of before the next voyage. one leaving coffee cups, etc., on aboard a ship anchored off Gibraltar. Eddie and the Old Man. tain overtime for the segond Overtime beefs are being re­ tables or placing feet on messwho also loved the sport, went on the fan-tail for a few hours jcook and baker for baking corded to present to patrolman. hall chairs be fined $1.00. of doing the kill. There were no gamblers har.dging around their bread at night; that a list of re­ t 4 4 Money to be donated to the hooks so the Old Man got disgusted and hit his good old bunk. pairs be made up and turned HIBBING VICTORY, July 29 'Log; that ship's de'legate ask Eddie waited and landed a foot-long sucker. He woke the Old over to department heads; that —Chairman Rocky Benson; Captain to have Steward De­ Man up, showed him the prize, and the Old Man rushed down Charles Hunsiker not be allow­ Secretary A1 Kerr. New Busi­ partment toilet changed to star­ with his gear. The Old Man finally blew his cork when nothing ed to sail Deck department. ness: Motions carried: that each board side. It was agreed by showed up and screamed at Eddie:: "The next fish you catch After discussion it was men­ man do his job in the galley, so entire crew to keep all quar­ don't tell me about it," and rushed topside for some agonizing tioned that he is unable to per­ that no one man does more than ters clean for, the duration of sleep. form the duties required and if the other; that fresh stores be the voyage. he continues to sail on deck it brought aboard in each port; 4; XXX may be dangerous to his ship­ that the men in tSewards De­ Attention Brother Adam Karpowich: Your little pal, Benny mates. It was pointed out that CYRUS W. FIELD, June 23— partment work their full time Rabinowitz has left your paper.s. etc., in safekeeping on the Fourth the Deck Engineer, in direct Chairman H. Hicks; Secretary instead of screwing off; that Floor Baggage Room here in New York. Pick it up . . . Here's some violation of Union laws, signed Frank Teller. New Business: the crew give the Chief Stew­ oldtimers in various ports: in New Orleans—Louis Bollinger, An­ on before any of the crew. He Delegates reported everything ard full backing to run his de­ stated his mistake was purely dreas Swenson, C. Lowe, Carand Hansen, Thomas Pluunkett, Joseph shipshape. Deck delegate sug­ partment in anyway he sees fit unintentional. One minute of Pullen, Gregory Morejon, A. E. Zielinski, Harry Halbot and Joseph gested that Carpenter take cof­ to furnish more and better Ancona. silence for lost brothers. fee time ^ 10:00 a.' m. and not grub. cAt'Cir. .. . •• �r Jf« S1E A F A R EUS "LVt} "Va^ Twi^ Ttida^, OclolMy liB, 1946 B;EL,l^YKOBBER HAS HEADACHES AND IS LOSING HIS HAIR Dear Editor: I suppose it is q^ite a rare in­ cident getting a beef from a bellyrobber, but here is one that should have been aired some­ time ago. This is not an un­ usual occurence, since I have had this same beef before. Here is the set-up: The new crop of roast beef and brown gravy Chief Cooks we are gettiiig on our SIU ships those days seem to come aboard with one idea—"I am the chief cook and I give the orders in the gal­ ley." This is all well and good, because it would sure take a helluva lot of worry off this bellyrobber's mind if he could get a cook to run the galley as it should be run, and be able to cook as well. These youngsters are fairly passive for the few days in port, but as soon as the whebl starts turning, this is just about the score on what we poor despon­ dent souls are in for: "Steward, I don't want you fooling around in my galley, and don't stick your nose in my pots." He appoints the second cook •to take care of his cold meats, •the galley range and anything else that doesn't come under the heading of roasting meat, making gravy or soup. So much for what we have to contend with from •that angle. Now from another angle we have the rest of the crew breath­ ing down my neck simply be­ cause the last ship they were on the Steward had their laun­ dry and lava soap and washing powder. Well, on this tub, each department head has these ar­ ticles for his crew. You know it seems like some fellows hate to O0^S>! NDC0C?ttlES sees » WITH THS OAVA? wake up the First Assistant or the First Mate^ but don't mind knocking on your door at three am. to inform you the night lunch has run out. Why, no later than today I had one Brother interpret the paragraph pertain­ ing to the dinner hour as from 11:30 to 1 p.m., while he was reading the thing right at the time. Another wants cookies for coffee time, and I thought the 2nd Cook and Baker had too much work to do as it is. Such headaches. Well, Ed, in closing I would like to hope the Union will come through with an itemized list of each man's work in the Stewards department to be placed aboard each ship, and I do hope it will arrive in tune to save this scant supply of hair I do have left. , 1 wish to take this opportunity to thank all our Brothers for the wonderful way x>ur raise was, handled. Also wish to say hello to Brothers Stone, Fi^er, Hart and last but no ways least, to my A Seaman's Dream By MARVIN BOULDIN The Master is signing on a new crew. On a beautiful ship shiny and new; Galley in marble white and clean. Doors and ports of silver screen; Revolving ranges—cooks sit still. Self-balancing pots that never spill. ioo IA/0A)T1>D7WIS WHEN m GBX THE zAC/TtwlAT/C SELF- / Phoio at -upper left shows one of the ore carriers that ply the Great Lakes as she was en­ tering a coal dock at Detroit. Directly above is the SS Ala­ bama. a Lake's passenger steamer, coming through the "Soo" (Sault Ste. Marie) locks while out on a cruise. Picture at left was taken from starboard side of an ore carried as the spray came up on her portside. Herb Jansen sent them in. X Ropeyarn Paddling Bayous On Mad Mission For Orson New Orleans, La., September 30th (Special to the Log) Dear Editor: I know that you are going to accuse me of being one of these here 'Gumbo-Gallociker's' on ac­ count of me being situated all of these weeks right down here where gumbo is the national soup. The other day Ed, I was out in a small village of Orleans Parish doing a little politicking for our friend and candidate, Mr. Orson Farfufnick and I really learned how important it is to know your gumbo. They say Ed, that the people down here in this Parish don't really have any names, each family is known to the other by the kind of gumbo they make, 1 mean by that Ed, some are shrimpers, crayfishers, catfishers, tad-polers and etc. In other words a general dukes' mixture of everything that swims, crawls or creeps. Well Ed, 1 sure got banged-up on this gumbo tradition. 1 was trying to get Or.son in good with these Cajuns, and was telling good friends Freddie and Ber­ nard Stewart in the New York Hall. Hope to grab a tub coming your way soon. It's always good to drop in for a glad hand shake and a drink at the nearest gin mill. Yours for a bigger SIU and better meat burners. Harold Du Cloux SS Bienville (at sea) them how much he was going to do for everybody whdn he got down to Washington. Of course, Ed, I remembered not to mention that Orson 'wasn't labah's friend.' That smart remark didn't do much good Ed, for these folk's aren't interested in much work anyway. About the hardest work they do is paddling a pirogue (Bato-Boat) up some bayou look­ ing for whiskey or fish. One old Cajun got really in­ terested Ed, and he say to me. to Hep roCAM "is thees fellah Orason the Far­ fufnick, beeg mans. I said. Oh, shore feller, he is a very big man, he is nine foot tall. Well Ed, you orta heard the come-back on this one from that old man. "Ah thees mans the Or-a-sens the fur-neck, must be a strange creature, having the legs of the kangaroo, and the neck of the giraffe, I no vote for sucha one who has the looks so strange." Our friend and candidate the Honorable Orson Farfufnick has arrived down here in New Or­ leans Ed, but thus far hasn't X Thanks Brothers On Geo. Washington Dear Editor: I wish to express my apprecia­ tion to the Brothers on the SS George Washington. The help and concern which they demon­ strated during the accident I sustained in the Port of Bermuda brings home to me very clearly that we are Brothers indeed. My thanks to them all. BALAA/CWG POTS/ Crews mess of mahogany and cedar, too. Leather-backed chairs on swivel and screws; Fo'c'sles lined with easy chairs Portable bars in refreshing pairs; St. Peter is the Patrolman aboard With books stamped paid in the name of our Lord. The engine room is gold and green, Untarnishable bright work al­ ways clean; Golden bearings and other such. Refrigerated steam pipes you love to touch; Water lines filled with beer and - ale. With whiskey and soda by the pail; She's loaded with stores and slops so true. And everything is free for her able crew. Roberto Hannibal Her bridge and pilothouse is a grand affair scheduled any meetings and I You stand the watch sitting in a comfortable chair; think he must be figuring out one of them 2 x 4's to be nailed The Mate will bring you a fool stool, loo. in his platform for us seamen. I And play cribbage all watch shor hope old Orson don't do with you. like the average run of politicos in selecting timber for seamen. Friends and comrades we know You know most of them Ed, in­ so well. stead of nailing in a plank for a Taken from us by war's inhu­ .seamen'they just skip over the man hell; allotted space where the plank We've stood -our -watch, our bell orta go and leave a GREAT BIG has rung, CRACK BLANK*-' • . A berfh from the Master we have won. Ed, I suggested the other day On His celestial ship, the SS to Orson that a good piece of Seaman's Dream, timber to go into his platform Manned by the unsung heroes of might be a clean-up ca*ipaign on the Merchant Marine. the Marine Hospitals scattered throughout the Ports, and fix it so that a seaman could get in His Folks Like and get a bed before some WPA The Seafarers Log, Too worker kicked the bucket. I need say Ed, that Orson, accord­ Dear Editor: ing to the rule of most politicos, After having brought the Log said he would take it under con­ home from the Hall se-^eral sideration. Well, that i "some­ times, I found that my folks are thing anyway Ed, even if such is greatly interested in each issue. only considered it shows that Therefore, I would like to have the SIU membership is not going it sent to me at home. to give these aspiring politicians Hope that we may be sailing any rest until they get on the again soon. ball. Charles B. "Wallace Ropeyarn Cambridge, Mass. ' �r mm smAWArnvms Ffidayi OotabM*-18« IMft Seafarers Tops The Field In Gains Made For Seamen MATE REPLIES TO CHARGE MADE BY CREWMEMBERS Dear Editor: for their efforts. The crumbs In your October fourth issue of Dear Editor: The maritime world has seen were hurriedly gobbled up and the Seafarers Log I came across great things happen during the everything was once more hotsy- 'a very interesting article, "Don­ past few months. While many of totsy, as they say in the night ald delegates give lowdown on these are now a component of habitats along Broadway. It was their departments." I was Chief Mate of the John history, some promise to become the most deplorable, and certain­ legend wherever seamen may ly the most stupid bungling of A. Donald on the trip n.cntioned Curran's in the article and after the pres­ henceforth gather to swap yarns. the seamen's rights. Most important in the latter move, becomes much more odi­ ent strike is settled I expect to group, of course, is the maturity ous, when one remembers that it go back to the same ship, in the MEN AT SEA DURING BIG BEEF and prestige that has come to the was this same character who had same capacity. My comments have only to do WILL GET STRIKE CLEARANCE Seafarers through its absolute previously promising his follow­ with the paragraph concerning victory over the Wage Stabiliza­ ers a flat $200 per month. Perhaps you can clarify a matter that has been in the minds of the Deck department. There is tion Board. Most sickening of We now look this way— many men who wei-e out at sea during the General Strike, and the lot, and worthy of the choco­ Just about the time when the nothing personal in my remarks were, therefore, unable to perform picket duty and otherwise take late-coated marbles, was the unsuspecting, dopes from 17th against the Brother who served part in the prosecution of the strike. NMU's kowtowing to the Gov­ Street were sold down the river, as Deck Delegate, it's merely ernment last June, for the paltry we of Beaver Street were also on that I want to help straighten We would like to know what our status is in regard to strike total of $17.50. That sell-out sired the market for higher wages. For him out on a few points as he clearance. What provision has been made to consider those of us two results. Directly, it under­ a time, the NMU deal proved a still believes he was done in­ who unavoidably were out at sea at the time, although we were mined NMU chances for higher bitter pill to .swallow, but un­ justice. anxious to be right at the scene of the big beef? Will we get clear­ wages; indirectly, it forced the daunted, the SIU-SUP continued The Deck Delegate in his re­ ance? SIU-SUP hand, an action which bickering with the operators. port referred to me as a "Bucko —JOE GRIMES culminated in the vindication of Seafarer obstinacy finally won Mate". Well, now, that is really Answer: Those who were out at sea during the General all who earn their bread on ships. the long tug o' war but unfortun­ funny. With the exception of the Strike and who have discharge papers as evidence will be able But let's examine the case. ately the $17.50 that had attract­ Deck Delegate and two Ordinary Last June, the Corals were ed the NMU, barred the way to Seaman the whole deck depart­ to get strike clearance. When you pull into the States go to the hopping all over the reservation a final settlement. Because the ment wanted to make another Strike Clearance Committee in the port where you tie up, pre­ and threatening to go on the war­ WSB was of the opinion that trip and they would have made it sent your discharge papers, and you will be issued a Strike path if wage demands at that NMU "gains" be upheld as stand­ if the strike hadn't come along. clearance Card. time under progress, were turned ard for the entire industry, the Some of these men have made down. Victoi-y would have been SIU-SUP increases were twice three and four trips on the Don­ ald and ther must be something theirs had better blood coursed denied. vegetables and ice cream are also through their veins, but some­ they like about the Deck De­ SS EVELYN CREW abundant now. But the Government arbiters how, the operators closed in on partment or they wouldn't be re­ THANKS TILLEY were up against a different ^ang Well, the strike came along and top CIO officials in Washington. turning. FOR GOOD JOB this time. The seamen that now all of us piled off to do our share, The Deck Delegate mentioned Just what the marine magnates faced them, were a determined that this was no ship for an old- Dear Editor: but somehow we feel that Brother told the CIO bigwigs is a matter and fanatical bunch. No intimi­ Tilley did more than his share. of conjecture, but common infor­ timer. Bj» that he must have The crew of the Bull Line ship He was chosen picket dispatcher dation, no threats, no denials, in meant someone who growls mation has it, that they succeed­ fact, nothing that had succeeded everytime he is told to do some- SS Evelyn wishes to go on record in the port of Baltimore where ed in forcing the CIO high com­ in silencing the NMU could now please—work when you feel like in the Seafarers Log extending we were tied up. Tilley's work mand to back-water. The NMU, be used as an effective deterrent. it—consider all officers as "Cap­ our best wishes and thanks to was 20 hours a day from the time was in turn cued to fall in line The new dispute centered around tain Bligh's"—don't speak to of­ the strike started until it ended. and accept the $17.50 being of­ Brother Ernest Tilley. While he Even when his voice began troub­ gains that had been garnered over ficers, and consider it a crime to was aboard the Evelyn as Ships fered, lest all negotiations find a fair counter, and^ as far as the ling him he kept on plugging a resting place down a reluctant make more than one trip. Seafarers and the Sailor's Union Delegate, Brother Tilley helped away catching what sleep he So, to you seamen who read scupper. Once this advice was were concerned, it was either put could in the Hall. us in adjusting and ironing out this letter (if. it is printed), I'm heedetf, the Federals promptly up, or shut up. What happened all our beefs. The settlements Our lines in Baltimore were 100 not covering up for myself, I'm decreed the recalcitrants the has made history. The Interna­ were made to the satisfaction of per cent effective by having our only giving the facts of what meager amount already mention­ tional chose the strike weapon all concerned. men at all times around the en­ really happened, and incidental­ ed. and disgraced the WSB publicly. ly if you want to go through the tire port. The strike is over, and One of our main beefs was It was rank appeasement, but Today,, the waterfront is a we won. Thanks again Tilley, we trouble of verifying my letter ask fresh milk. We were given one despite the fact that it was only much cozier place to live in. To­ saw you work and we appreciate pint a day for three days; the crewof the SS John A. Don­ a drop in the bucket, and in­ through his action we now re­ it. tended solely to pacify an unruly day, the seaman, stands on the ald. Signed by 27 crewmembrs Henry Ziobro# Chief Mate ceive one quart and a half a day mob, Joe Curran and his hench­ threshold to better things. E. Cintmn SS- John A. Donald for all five days of our run. Fresh of Ihe SS Evelyn men thought it sufficient reward -<1 Retired SIU Seafarer Is Hankering Again For The Sea : -ial (L. to r.) Seafarers Davis. Reha and Frank,, who were aboard the Shickshinny with Brother Greenlee back in the rugged'days of 1942, Dear Editor: In going through some of the pictures I have here at home, I found some that you may like to use in the Log, Most of them are of the old SS. Shickshinny, a South Atlantic rustbucket, al­ though, she wasn't a rustbucket then. That was in early 1942. We had' a very good crew, and WB brought: her into New York, clean af ter six: months around In­ dia. The Shickshinny, as. you know, was-a Hog Islander. In my opinion, .the "Hogs" were-better than the Liberties are now, I have just retired my book as I am working ashore now driv­ ing a yellow cab. It is. a. union outfit being contracted to the Teamsters and Chauffeurs, AFL. I have been a piecard in the: SIU in New York, L also took, part in several strikes^—which we won. I am still for the SIU even though I" have retired my book, and I would do anything I could A view of the Shickshinny's deck from aft looking, forward. Also aboard Ihe vessel on a trip, to India were (1. to r.) Brothers Kelly, Priest, Campbell and three gunners. in the past five or six years will to help my seafaring friends and show. the Union. (Editor's note: John L. Lewis, This job won't, last forever, and during the strike, sent a tele­ Fli be sailing again one of these gram to the Union supporting days. You know the: old saying: its stand, and expressing his "Once a sailor, always, a sailor." belief in our ultimate vic­ Since when did John L. Lewis tory. He offered cash sup­ help us organize to fight the port, if needed. It was not WSB? I read this in an article in needed, howeven as the Union a paper about his helping us in was financially well able to the strike^ and- making: it. possible handle the situation on its own.) for us. to win against: the WSB. My wife, who is writing this We have some very citable for me, was also with the SIU, men in the SIU, as our progress working as a secretary in^ the-New Orleans branch for a whil|> in 1945. She, too, is a firm believer in the Union. Oh yes, how about send­ ing some Logs to the Teamsters and Chauffeurs, Local 505, Himtington. West Va, I would appre­ ciate it if you would take care of this matter, as a Union paper like the Log always has articles of interest to every union man. Best regards to all my old friends. Hope to be with them again soon. H. W. Greenlee �•- t~_". ''•'^^^* -'^ - THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen Friday. October 18. 1946 ^IILRB Begins Count In Isthmian Election (Continued from Page ]) Finally, the fateful day for the beginning of the voting by IsthmiSn crewmen rolled around— March 19—and what happened? When NLRB, SIU and NMU representatives attempted to board Isthmian ships, they were prevented from doing so by highbanjled company guards acting on orders from high-up Isthmian officials. For ten days. Isthmian successfully prevented any NLRB, SIU, or NMU representa­ tives from getting on board any of their ships. Then on March 29, as a result of the militant action and press­ ure of the SIU, Isthmian finally capitulated. Isthmian finally con­ ceded defeat in their attempt to prevent Isthmian seamen from selecting the union of their choice to i-epresent them in col1 e c t i ve bargaining proceedings with the company, and permit­ ted the posting and voting of • their ships in accordance with the NLRB directive. First ship to vote in the long string of 86 was the Mobile City. She was voted in New Orleans on March 29, and her crew hung up-a resounding 85 percent vote in favor of the Seafarers. This despite the fact that the NMU or­ ganized a regular parade down past the Mobile City with some crew members from an NMU ship docked near her, and with all of their usual razzle-dazzle and ballyhoo. Mobile City crewmembers lin­ ed the side of their ship, laugh­ ing at the NMUers parading by their ship in vain. Finally, one lone Isthmian seaman from the Mobile City joined the ballyhoo parade. The NMUers, with the one poor Isthrhian victim, lined up in front of the Mobile City and had their picture taken just as though they were Mobile crewmembers. In short order after the Mobile NORFOLK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS D. Smith, $10.00; J. D, McDaniel. $50.00; B. M.' Danner, $10.00; C. T. Jones, $11.00; N. A. Wynn, $11.00; D. Visser. $11.00; H. L. Brady, $10.00; O. B. Wrenn. $10.00; O. B. Wrenn, $1.00; H. K. Barnes. $10.00; W. A. Yahl, $13.00; S. K. McFarland, $12.00; J. L. Siblex, $12.00; R. J. Paul. $50.00; J. McRae, $10.00. F. E. Cizewski, $10.00; J. B. Baker. $2.00; J. W. Lewis. $50.00; P. O. B. Hager. $10.00; W. L. Hammock. $10.00; J. C. Casey. $11.00; L. M. Beale. $50.00; O. T. Roue. $11.00; G. C. Hobbs. Jr.. $12.00; D. P. Meggs. $45.00; W. Winslow, $10.00; G. McGehee, $10.00; R. N. Mahone, $11.00; T. Foster. '$ 1 1.00; D. Perry. Jr.. 10.00; J. H. Gurganus. $10.00; M. W. Ambrose. $50.00; J. White, $100.00; S. Hinton. $10.00; W. LaChance, $15.00. W l|' If?' to. • NEW YORK City, the William N. Byers, Ni­ caragua Victory, Mandan Victory and the Thomas Cresap all voted. Aboard the Marine Fox, Isth­ mian's largest ship, the large crew followed the overwhelming SIU trend. During the ensuing months, ship after ship voted for the SIU. Although an occasional crew chose the NMU, the overall aver­ age was maintained at around 2 to 1 in favor of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. SHIPS WHICH VOTED Following is a cuinplete list of the Isthmian ships, crews of which voted in the collective bar­ gaining election: Alamo Victory, Anson Jones, Argonaut, Anniston City, Baton Rouge Victory, Bea­ ver Victory, Cape Martin, Cape Orange, Cape Junction, Clyde L. Seavey, Carlton Victory, David D. Field, Eastpoint Victory, Ed­ mund Fanning, Ensley City, and Francisco Morazan. Sovereign of the Seas, Steel Engineer, Steel Mariner, Steel Ranger, Stephen Girard, Thomas Cresap, Thomas Kearns, William B. Ogden, William D. Hoard, Wil­ liam Eaton, William H. Allen, William N. Byers, William Glackens, William McCracken, Winthrop L. Marvin, William Whip­ ple, and the Zane Grey. With all of these ship's crews voted, only the Atlanta City and Pere Marquette were by-passed. Both of these vessels are still in the East, and although both are pro-SIU, their combined vote Yahl, $3.00; J. T. Watt, $1.00; C. Whitley, $1.00; G. C. Hobbs, Jr., $1.00; J. B. Thomassen. $2.00; A. R. Dupree, $1.00; H. Winston, $2.00; H. L. Horton, Jr., $1.00; S. B. Hinton, $2.00: R. K. Barbee. $1.00; L. W. Ahge, $1.00. SS HUTCHINSON Allan P. Todd, $2.00; Jos. H. Smith. $2.00; James. F. Lutes. $1.00; E. Cottes. $1.00; R. Bauer, $2.00; V, Fgrniashis, $2.00; H. E. Miller, $1.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS W. Kenny, $2.00; M. McDonagh, $2.00; H. Small. $2.00; F. L. Verner. $1.00; C. DeMarco. $1.00; F. McGillicuddy. $2.00; Thomas Keating. $ 1.0&; L. Durham. $2.00; O. Price. $2.00. Tony Muscat. $1.00; Walter Swokla, $2.00; R. Miers. $2.00; T.. W. Styron. $2.00. PHILADELPHIA INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Crew SS J. P. Mitchell—$ 15.00. C. Shroeder, $2.00. SS COLOBEE SAVANNAH T. D, Cannon, $2.00. SS WEBB MILLER SS AM MER MAR A. Colon, $1.00; C. Mautzakos, $2.00; J. Hillary, $2.00; J. Bergstrom, $1.00; 1. Gallndez. $1.00; R. Parady, $1.00; C. R. Bigley, $1.00; William Ptak, $2.00. A. Leuth. $2.00; O. Fleet, $1.00; L. ' SS G. PICKETT Franken, $2.00; J. Barker, $1.00; J. H. R. Welsh. $1.00; P. S. Alonzo. Rivera, $2.00; F. Miller, $2.00; S. Harf $1.00; R. C. Richardson, $2.00; C. W. $1.00; T. Dzeidzic, $1.00; R. Nylandr Wells, $2.00; J. E. Nelson, $4.00. $2.00; H. Vingen, $1.00; C. Suttles, ^ $1.00; C. Pye, $1.00; W. Riley, $2.00; SS SEA CARP L. G. Dixon, $2.00^^ H. Culbertson, G. Gunderson, $1.00; E. Ortiz. $1.00; $1.00; G. H. McGehee, $2.00; W. A. A. Goldsmith, $5.00. as the sole bargaining agent for Isthmian unlicensed seamen will be a mere time consuming for­ mality. After that, comes contract ne­ gotiations, and that's the time when Isthmian seamen will be­ gin to reap the harvest—a con­ tract bringing to all Isthmian sea­ men the same high wages, over­ time, working and living condi­ tions as what the average Sea­ farer now enjoys. Complete, de­ tailed figures will be printed in the pages of the Log as soon as they are released by the NLRB. . AND THESE ARE SOME OF THE BOYS THAT DID IT Francis Drake, Frank Wiggins, Golden West, Gabriel Franchere, George M. Bibb, George Reade, George Uhler, Grange Victory, Hawkins Fudske, Horace Mann, Horace Wells, Hubert Bancroft, J. Sterling Morton, James Ives, James McCosh, James L. Breck, Jeremiah S. Black, Joaquin Mil­ ler, John B. Payne, John Con­ stantino, John Mosby, John Wanamaker, Kathleen Holmes, Kelso Victory, Kenyon Victory, and Lynn Victory. Mandan Victory, Marine Fox, Mary A. Livermore, Memphis City, Michael Pupin, Monroe City, Montgomery City, Nicar­ agua Victory, Norman E. Mack, Ocean Telegraph, Peter V. Dan­ iels, Red Rover, Robert C. Grier, St. Augustine Victory, Samuel Mclntyre, Sea Hawk, Sea Hydra, Sea Lynx, Sea Phoenix, Sea Trit­ on, Sea Fiddler, Sea Flasher, Sea Scorpion, Sea Stallion, Steel Electrician and Steel Inventor. would have little effect on the election's outcome. As a result, even though the SIU would have welcomed their votes, it is now much more important to get the counting over so that Isthmian will be forced to sit down across the bargaining table with the SLU. Yes, the- big task is over. The" big task of organizing the largest dry cargo outfit in the U. S. is finally finished. Actual counting of the" ballots, which started to­ day, will take only a short time. Then, the certification of the SIU We wish we could print all the pictures: the organizers, shoreside and those who left Union conditions to ship under the finky Isthmian set-up; the crews who, given a chance to vote, chose the Seafarers as the union of their choice. And then again, after the vote has been announced and Isthmian is officially SIU, maybe we will. These men deserve all the honor we can give them. Here, however, we have three crews who v/ent Seafarers over­ whelmingly. On top are sea­ men of the Marine Fox; at the right is the crew of the Mobile City; while below are the men of the William N. Byers. liiliiii "- 1 �. "-•:; T"- Friday, Oclabax 18» 194& •• Page Rfieen TBE SEAFARERSLOG BULUSTDi -J- il GUN CREW Cadd, John Calzada, Ignacio Cantini, Pat. J. Carananica, E Calling, Frank N. Carter, James L. .... Carlson, Clifford E, Chapman, R. M Chase, Albert E. ... Chrismer, Bryon F Clar, Paul C Clements, W. E. ... Clinton, Griffin H. Cochran, C CochranP; D. • Collettc, A. Connoly, Wm Corps, Clifford R. . Courtney, C Cronen, Wm 13.50 75 2.25 12.00 75 75 75 .75 75 3.00 75 .75 3.00 4.50 4.00 18.75 8.10 .75 2.25 34.00 K- . —Unchiimed Wages— Mississippi Shipping Company, Inc. SiU HALLS NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. HAnover 2-2784 BOSTON 276 State. St. Bowdoie 4455 Bowdoin 4055 (Dispatmer) BALTIMORE ,.,14 North Car St. Calvert 4539 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7 th St. Phone Lombard 3-7651 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street 4-108.3 CHARLESTON 68 Society St Phone 3-3680 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Magnolia 6112-13 220 East Bay St. 2.25 SAVANNAH 3-1728 2.25 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 2-1754 6.75 45 Ponce de Leon 2.25 SAN JUAN, P. R San Juan 2-5996 13.50 GALVESTON 30Sli 22nd St 2-8448 8.25 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 30.00 M-1323 920 Main St. 9.00 JACKSONVILLE Phone 5-5919 .75 PORT ARTHUR ..909 Fort Worth Ave. Phone: 2-6532 11.25 1515 75th Street 9.75 HOUSTON Phone Wentworth 3-3809 11.25 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Garfield 8225 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. 1.75 Main 0290 Ill W. Burnside St. 13.25 PORTLAND 440 Avalon VIvd. 2.25 WILMINGTON Terminal 4-3131 42.50 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. , 10 Exchange St. 4.50 BUFFALO Cleveland 7391 42.50 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Superior 5175 2.25 1014 E. St. Clair St. 6.75 CLEVELAND Main 0147 2.25 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 18.75 I DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 4.50 Melrose 4110 602 Boughton St. 2.25 VICTORIA, B. C 144 W. Hastings St 3.00 VANCOUVER MARCUS HOOK 1 Vi W. 8th St. Chester 5-3110 This list comprises unclaimed wages as of December 31, 1945, some of which may have already been paid. If you still have a claim, write to Mississippi Shipping Company, Hibernia Bank Bldg., 13th floor, New Or­ leans, La., enclosing your z-number, social security number, date and place of birth and present address. Harvey, T. Jr Hauk, Vernal E Haulbrook, J. D Hedaiaoyeh, S Hendricks, J Hensman, Aruel Henson, Allen C Henson, H. W Herbert, R. L Herman, Phillip Hicks, Robert Hilgardner, M. A Hill, Kenneth E Hirak. George Hnatnik, Stephen Hogarity, John Holcomb, R. W Horning, R Hotchkiss, J. E Hoyt, Clyde Hughes, E. H Hughes, Thomas F Hughes, W. G Humphrey, James Hunt, Paul L. ^ Hunter, C. E Jacobs, W. E James, Robert F 4.50 2.25 6.75 13.50 3.00 .75 1.50 4.50 2.25 12.00 14.00 2.25 2.25 2.25 11.25 25.50 5.40 2.25 11.75 2.25 6.75 1.50 6.75 .75 9.00 1.50 2.25 2.25 McKenzie, James McKnoorhead, R. M. McNab, Geo McNelly, J. N. Jr. Mabe, Loff C Mackey, J. B Madison, Wm Maisey, G. H Majeski, Edward .... Majkrzak, Leo J Malcomb, Jesse V. , Maloney, D. J Manley, Edw Margon, F. E Martin, James Melvin, Ivan Miller, A. J Miller, Chas. F Miller, E. A Miller, Earl M. ...*. Mills, R Miskos, J. F Mock. P Mondo, Anthony Montgomery, D. F Montgomery, J, T. Jr Moore, Dean, M. Moore, H Morelli, A."J Morgan, B. P. .. Morris, B. J Moska, Louis Mull,sap, H. J Mulsey, A. J .. .. .. 4.50 4.50 2.25 9.00 1.50 42.50 ..... 2.75 6.75 25.50 75 2.25 13.50 2.25 6.75 25.50 2.25 11.25 4.50 12.00 2.25 8.25 3.00 2.25 2.25 75 2.25 75 6.75 1.50 4.50 2.25 6.75 10.75 4.50 Parker, R. F Payne, C. E Pescatelle, A Peterson, E. A Pettis, Buis Phillips. C Phillips, Horace : Phillips, M. C Piccione, J Pinault, Edmond A. Poletis, G. Jr Provino, J. C Dan, H de Fare, Basil :....^. de la Cruz, P. Jr Uemar, W. M ! Deoven, Amas, H. Jr Deresby, A. E Di Guglielmo, J. A Domlodovac, Frank Donovan, W. L. ... Dreher, R. B Drozdel, Wm. T. . Drzewiecki, E. C. Dukes, J. W .: Dunn, H. W Dunn, James Dunn, Wm. A 4.00 2.25 11.25 2.25 5.25 9.00 6.75 8.10 18.75 42.50 - 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.75 14.00 75 Easley, Jack T. ... Elder, Vernon O. Exley, F. L CORPUS CHRISTI . . 1824 Mesquite St .75 Sandoval, Louis H 18.00 .75 Saunderlin, R. E 9.00 2.25 2.25 Jenniss, Wm. J Sawyer, H. R 9.00 75 Johnson, Lucien B. Sayring, F. G 2.25 18.75 Johnson, W. A Schallick, J. H 8.50 2.25 Jones, Ben H 6.75 Schenberger, D 6.00 2.25 ABEL CREW DONATES 50 Joseph, Arthur A. Schulter, Hugo E 1.50 N 5.25 Jumison, Clarence . 2.25 The crew of the SS John Abel 6.00 .75 Scott, F. G 5.25 Neff, Denver M 42.50 Jones, Otis paid off in Portland, Maine on Sebest, John 2.25 ...... 6.00 Neidiger, Alfred CS. 4.50 30.00 Kapachus, H September 11, and donated $33. Shamblen, D. E 4.50 28.00 Nelson, R. W 2.25 6.00 Kasnat, Nicholas to the Seafarers in Staten Island Shoesmith, S 18.75 1.50 Newland, W 9.00 15.75 Kayrouz, Anthony M Marine Hospital. They wished to .75 2.25 Newmans, G. A 11.25 Keenz, H. C have this money divided among .75 ; 11.25 Nichols, Arthur 11-25 Kelley, Joseph M the men during the week of 2.25 2.25 Nichols, A. W 20.25 Kepinger, Roger October 7, 1946. 6.75 Nickle, M. D 2.25 13.50 Kew, Levy E t S. i Retirement cards being held in Kipp, H. W :. 2.25 2.25 Nigh, P. W 25.50 GEORGE HAASE. Jr. 2.25 Nipper, F. B 6.75 the Galveston Branch for the 75 Knight, Walter F , 14.00 Ohen, Hymon D 2.25 following: Call Harold Hoya Douglas and 4.50 Koenig, Irwin Card No. tell him v/here you are staying 6.75 Komitzsky, B 2.25 Oherholtzer, H. A 155 while in New York. 6.75 G. R. DeVane Krimer, Chas 5.25 dinger, R. S C. R. Johnston 25614 9.00 Olson, Carl W 1.50 9.00 Krise, J. M 4. i. 62 .75' R. D. Jones 9.00 Olthoff, Earl I 2.25 Kruell, C. W CHESTER SKSZKYNSKI 26763 2.25 Paul S. Foster 6.75 Orvin, D. L 6.75 Kuntze, L. J Your mother has not heard Chas. Witty ....: 26523 Kussick, J. J. 4.50 6.75 Owens, E. E 5.25 from you since you entered an Billy R. Palmer 38113 11.25 L P Olympia, Wash., hospital. Please Robt. E. Cruice 20963 5,25 3.00 Lancaster, C. L 2.25 Padclla, Frank .... get in touch with her as soon as Callen F. Bcebe 23063 • 2.25 6.00 Jas. E. Conwell 18.75 Palacez, Edward 21173 possible. 11.25 Leary, Richard 75 Palmer, I. R 6.75 Wm. H. Jones, Jr 23980 4. 4. 4. 9.75 Lecata, Dominic J Lee, James L. Sr 14.00 Parker, Luke W 42.50 DUKE HIMMLER Frank J. Devlin 430 2.25 2.25 Wm. J. Walker 32122 9.00 Lescallet, J SS Monlzuma Castle Lewis, E. M 50 Jack R. Little 30351 2.25 Please contact Second Cook 2.25 its. 2.25 Lewis, F Walter Blezer at 5225—14th Ave­ 2.25 \ P-A.UL GORDON GOODMAN 12.00 Lewis, J. E nue, Brooklyn 19, New York. 34.00 SS EDWARD RIPPLEY 6.75 Lewis, J. F Your draft registration card 44- 4. 2.25 2.25 Lipinski, F. V The two wipers who payed off has been found in the New York .2.25 last September in New York WHEELER C. VANDERSOL 75 Long, H. K 11.25 have money coming to them for Hall. You can pick it up by see­ Chief Cook or Steward 6.75 Long, Law L ing Freddie Stewart, 4th floor. 2.25 cleaning passageways. Wil you please get in touch 25.25 Longo, Leonard New York Hall. Lonhorn, Harry 10.50 with your daughter, Ruby, in t 3^ & 4" 4* S* Lorenz, Floyd 2.25 Mobile, Ala., at once. SS JOSEPH MCDONOUGH The following listed below who 3.00 Losee, Richard , 13.50 The following men have a missed the Bentz Fort, Beconhil 1.50 Lowe, M. B. 9.75 JOHN P. WILLIAMSON clothing allowance due them Tanker in Palestine have had 1.50 M from the SS Joseph McDonough, their gear left in .the Corpus Your discharges, lost in the 2.25 Overlakes Steamship Company. McCarthy, J. J. 11.25 Christi branch. South Atlantic office, have been 2.25 24.75 Saidor,. $227; McClintock, $300; Alfi-ed Daine, John Golfer, Ro­ turned in to the patrolmen on 2.25 McDermott, J. fi 75 McKee, Warren H., 11.25 and McCall, $260. Write to the bert Barth, Roy Mpnroe, Lyle the 5th floor of the New York V.Ik, Cauley, Phil Wildt, Glenn Brooks. Hall. , •21.25'; Cuiii^llSr or caO: at its office. 6rr7&, Fanchez, J Fergu.son, H. H Fitzpatrick, A. B Flagg, F. E Flora, Donald Fiveash, Julius Fogle, Chas. F Foland, L. M Foley, Ray P Fox, Leonard W Frandino, Joseph Frigon, Arthur Fucila, Ralph F Futsch, C. R : R Raskettor, J. M Reams, R. E Reynolds, R. W Rice, Leon Rightmire, G Roadheaver, M. L Roberts, J. D ....../. Rodgers, G. C. Rollins, G. E. . Rouleau, F. E Rowell, D. M Ruppert, W. L Russo, John PERSONALS NOTICE! G Galle, Alexander Gamble, Don Gastmon, Win Gibbs, John D Ginneman, W. E Glass, Robert Goick, J. A Golden, M. J Goldstein, Chas Gomblin, W. C Goodreau, J. F. Jr Grant, John H Griffeo, Wayne E Grigorie, Emory Grinberg, A. L Grindle, Richard C Groiber, August Grower, W. E Gueing, W. H MONEY DUE R Halefield, J Halpainy, Karl K ,—. Hampton, Jobie P Hare, Wilton .... Hai-man, Raymond;: ........... Harmonson, J. B, ................ . • �•:^'• ^ J'"" . P«Sa Sixteen •' /J " THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, October 18, 1948 ir.' 1 YOU (MTomsimim POWR i OF THE AFLMRITIMi TRADES DEPT.!!! I I 1 6I^OUPIN6 WATeRFROWT r • ta;..-- r t. 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Title A name given to the resource October 18, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 42 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: CREDENTIALS OF '47 CANDIDATES ARE CHECKED MM&P WILL ASK GENERAL STRIKE TO ANSWER STALL NLRB BEGINS COUNT IN ISTHMIAN VOTING AFL CONVENTION VOTES AID TO EUROPEAN UNIONS A FIRM STRUCTURE SIX THOUSAND PROTESTS AN EXPANDED EDUCATION PROGRAM IS NEEDED TO TEACH UNION DUTIES ISTHMIAN SKIPPER SAVES DOUGH BY ELIMINATING CREW'S ILLNESS ISTHMIAN NEARS SIU CONTRACT; PROBLEMS YET TO BE FACED ASKS SIU AID EIGHT BEACHED GREEK SEAMEN PORTLAND YMCA GIVES SIU CREW A HELPING HAND COURTESY IS SOMETHING YOU WON'T FIND AT HUDSON, JAY ST. HOSPITAL CAPE FRIENDSHIP BEHAVES LIKE A REAL SIU SHIP HOUSTON SIU-SUP TIED-UP PORT PAYOFFS KEEP SAVANNAH GOING DURING SUCCESSFUL MM&P BEEF THE GOLD COAST IS STONE COLD AS MM&P STRIKE HITS STRIDE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMUNISTS IN TRADE UNIONS START CAMPAIGN BY PRO-DEMOCRATIC LABOR FORCES PAYING OFF WITHOUT PATROLMEN MAY LEAVE YOU HOLDING THE BAG CORPUS CHRISTI REALLY TIED UP ARTICLE BY ANTI-LABOR FAKER STIRS UP HORNETS NEST IN SIU LAKES CLEVELAND CLIFFS COMPANY SPONSORS PHONY COMPANY UNION SWIVEL CHAIR SAILOR HITCHES HIS PAJAMA PANTS AND YEARNS FOR "GOOD OLD DAYS"--FOR OTHER GUYS JUST LEARNING THE HARD WAY TUBERCULOSIS CONTAGIOUS, NOT HEREDITARY: SOME FACTS ABOUT A CURABLE DISEASE 'NEWSWEEK' SEAFARER PUBLISHES MAGAZINE TO PROMOTE BROTHERHOOD CHOATE CREW HITS AT THE SLOPCHEST SAFETY, WELFARE MEASURES URGED BY CAPE NOME CREW TWO VESSELS RIDE INTO TROUBLE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/18/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log